UConn @ Tulane - Thursday 4/13 @ 7:30p ET, Friday 4/14 @ 730p ET & Saturday 4/15 @ Noon

[ATLDYKA]

Why do our guys keep swinging at 3 ball pitches that are out of the strike zone? We can use a few base runners via a free pass.

 

[dbmill]

Didn't think I'd be typing this. Andrew Zapata (!?) in to pitch the 8th. Hits the first batter.

 

[ATLDYKA]

A Zapata sighting.

 

[huskymedic]

Lambrecht w/ a wall banging double brings home two 8-3 and chased the pitcher. 2 outs.

In comes Schnake.

 

[ATLDYKA]

Still think this kid could be an X factor. Think it is all mental right now.

 

[ATLDYKA]

Why does Winkel not call off Susi?

 

[Baseballguy]

This team needs to start executing in the field. It seems they're going backwards.

 

[ATLDYKA]

Fielding is atrocious tonight. Good throw to third and he's out. No help for a pitcher who is struggling.

 

[dbmill]

Still think this kid could be an X factor. Think it is all mental right now.

I disagree about the X factor, as I lost all confidence in Zapata long before tonight. Still, he isn't being helped by his fielders tonight.

 

[Baseballguy]

Susi got really lucky there. If he goes to block that earlier he gets a foul ball off the temple

 

[Baseballguy]

Stefanski is the best outfielder on the team and he's riding the pine most of the time. SMH. I happy he's showing what he has tonight.

 

[ATLDYKA]

Stefanski should be starting CF every game, but I feel Kruger has earned a spot in the lineup. Stefanski is by far the best outfielder on the team in terms of fielding and he's a solid bat. He constantly puts good swings on the ball and has only struck out 2 times in 51 at bats.

You called it. Great throw by Stefanski. Zapata battles back.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[dbmill]

Stefanski should be starting CF every game, but I feel Kruger has earned a spot in the lineup. Stefanski is by far the best outfielder on the team in terms of fielding and he's a solid bat. He constantly puts good swings on the ball and has only struck out 2 times in 51 at bats.

After the throw out, Chris Jones just said that he would be shocked if Stefanski doesn't start tomorrow. However, I have a feeling he will be playing in place of Toppa.

 

[ATLDYKA]

I disagree about the X factor, as I lost all confidence in Zapata long before tonight. Still, he isn't being helped by his fielders tonight.

I think he can do it. Look at the kids Fr. Year stats. 2.57 ERA and in 63 innings only gave up 39 hits. He can be good.

 

[huskymedic]

After the throw out, Chris Jones just said that he would be shocked if Stefanski doesn't start tomorrow. However, I have a feeling he will be playing in place of Toppa.

Which makes sense... Kruger has value in lineup (outside tonight's brain fart).

 

[Baseballguy]

After the throw out, Chris Jones just said that he would be shocked if Stefanski doesn't start tomorrow. However, I have a feeling he will be playing in place of Toppa.

I know why Toppa is the obvious choice to be replaced by Stefanski after today's misplay in LF and not paying attention on the bases, but I'd be okay with Feldstein sitting for a few games.

 

[ATLDYKA]

After the throw out, Chris Jones just said that he would be shocked if Stefanski doesn't start tomorrow. However, I have a feeling he will be playing in place of Toppa.

Should be Krueger, his blunder cost a run and changes the momentum of the game.

 

[Baseballguy]

Which makes sense... Kruger has value in lineup (outside tonight's brain fart).

Kruger needs to play LF. He doesn't get great reads on the ball (i.e. Memphis game 1 last week) and his arm is not good. He should be in the lineup though because he does work the count and he's consistent. You know what you're getting with him.

 

[huskymedic]

Kruger needs to play LF. He doesn't get great reads on the ball (i.e. Memphis game 1 last week) and his arm is not good. He should be in the lineup though because he does work the count and he's consistent. You know what you're getting with him.

Agree.. based on batting stats he should stay in lineup though... Feldstein too based on avg/rbi's. Toppa odd man out right now. Not an easy call.

 

[Baseballguy]

Overall the team needs a shakeup. Outside of Yahn, Lambrecht, Cate and Stefanski there was little to no fight.

 

[Baseballguy]

Agree.. based on batting stats he should stay in lineup though... Feldstein too base on avg/rbi's. Toppa odd man out right now. Not an easy call.

Feldstein is still dealing with a foot/knee injury maybe you platoon Winkel and him until one produces on a consistent basis. I feel Toppa is turning the corner at the plate. He's getting back to his strength which is to power the ball to the opposite field.

 

[dbmill]

Gnesda is another candidate to come out of the lineup, with Feldstein moving to DH. However, I still think Toppa is the most likely guy out of the lineup tomorrow.

 

[Baseballguy]

Gnesda is another candidate to come out of the lineup, with Feldstein moving to DH. However, I still think Toppa is the most likely guy out of the lineup tomorrow.

I agree, we will not see Toppa tomorrow.

 

[dbmill]

I think he can do it. Look at the kids Fr. Year stats. 2.57 ERA and in 63 innings only gave up 39 hits. He can be good.

And it has been a steady progression downhill ever since. Zapata has the same problems that plagued Montgomerie, but never overcame them.