Men - UConn v. Maine Black Bears @Elliot Ballpark (Thursday 5/15/25 @6:05p, Friday 5/16/25 @6:05p & Sunday 5/17/25 @*1:35p*). Games on UConn+/WWAX & 97.9 FM | The Boneyard

Men UConn v. Maine Black Bears @Elliot Ballpark (Thursday 5/15/25 @6:05p, Friday 5/16/25 @6:05p & Sunday 5/17/25 @*1:35p*). Games on UConn+/WWAX & 97.9 FM

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One less day of rest for starting pitching. Fast forward to BEC, again, one less day of rest for starting pitching (and all pitchers for that matter). These 3 are must win to solidify our resume, but interested to see the approach to pitching understanding we start on Wednesday....but, can't give these away.
 
HookCfan said:
One less day of rest for starting pitching. Fast forward to BEC, again, one less day of rest for starting pitching (and all pitchers for that matter). These 3 are must win to solidify our resume, but interested to see the approach to pitching understanding we start on Wednesday....but, can't give these away.
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I'm inclined to think that UConn will be okay if they take at least 2 games in the Maine series, but if this were the case I would think that UConn would probably have to make it to the finals of the Big East tournament.

Still, obviously it would be nice if UConn could sweep another weekend series, but I have mentioned before this tends to be a tough accomplishment no matter how poor the other team is in baseball.
 
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I'm inclined to think that UConn will be okay if they take at least 2 games in the Maine series, but if this were the case I would think that UConn would probably have to make it to the finals of the Big East tournament.

Still, obviously it would be nice if UConn could sweep another weekend series, but I have mentioned before this tends to be a tough accomplishment no matter how poor the other team is in baseball.
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Maine has the same issue having to play Wednesday for there tournament. Their starting pitchers are the stength of the team and I’m sure they will be under some pitch restrictions knowing they need to win their tournament.
 
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I do wonder if Penders has given thought to sitting Padilla, who is important defensively and a leader, and moving Minnick to 3rd, letting McArthur play first and Root Dan Hurley, preventing him having to sit one of Root, McArthur, Dougherty or Billings every game. Unlike having pushed Cooke to start Tuesday night, I don't feel strongly about this move. Just wondering if the extra defense is worth sitting one of those bats every game.
 
businesslawyer said:
I do wonder if Penders has given thought to sitting Padilla, who is important defensively and a leader, and moving Minnick to 3rd, letting McArthur play first and Root Dan Hurley, preventing him having to sit one of Root, McArthur, Dougherty or Billings every game. Unlike having pushed Cooke to start Tuesday night, I don't feel strongly about this move. Just wondering if the extra defense is worth sitting one of those bats every game.
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I see that happening if we get a big lead. Also, if guys are banged up, that could play a role in the decision making.

PS. gotta love spell check!!
 
businesslawyer said:
I do wonder if Penders has given thought to sitting Padilla, who is important defensively and a leader, and moving Minnick to 3rd, letting McArthur play first and Root Dan Hurley, preventing him having to sit one of Root, McArthur, Dougherty or Billings every game. Unlike having pushed Cooke to start Tuesday night, I don't feel strongly about this move. Just wondering if the extra defense is worth sitting one of those bats every game.
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It is also possible that injuries to various players may influence the decision to play Minick at 1B.
 
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Bottom 1st, Rispoli, Shpur, and Daniels leadoff the inning with walks to load the bases. Biller gets a 1 out walk which brings in a run, 1-0 UConn.

Dougherty follows with a 1 out single that drives in 2 runs, 3-0 UConn.

MacArthur follows with a 1 out single that drives in a run and puts runners on the corners. 4-0 UConn.

A sac fly by Lane for the 2nd out has both runners tagging up and advancing a base. 5-0 UConn.
 
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Bottom 3rd, after a 2 out walk by Padilla, Rispoli gets hit by a pitch. They are left on base. 8-0 UConn.

Shaw comes in to pitch for UConn.
 
businesslawyer said:
I do wonder if Penders has given thought to sitting Padilla, who is important defensively and a leader, and moving Minnick to 3rd, letting McArthur play first and Root Dan Hurley, preventing him having to sit one of Root, McArthur, Dougherty or Billings every game. Unlike having pushed Cooke to start Tuesday night, I don't feel strongly about this move. Just wondering if the extra defense is worth sitting one of those bats every game.
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Padilla hits quality pitching in the postseason. Depth is never a bad thing.
 
Top 4th, with 1 out Shaw gives up 2 walks. A 1 out double drives in a run, 8-1 UConn.

This is followed by an infield single and a throwing error by Rispoli, 2 runs score. 8-3 UConn.

A double play ends the inning. 8-3 UConn.
 
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Bottom 5th, MacArthur leads off with a double, he is left on base. 9-3 UConn.
 
Top 6th, Shaw gives up a 2 out solo homer, 9-4 UConn.

Shaw hits the next batter. Shaw gets his 2nd strikeout of the inning to end the inning. 9-4 UConn.
 
Bottom 6th, Shpur leads off with a bunt single, he reaches 2B due to an error on the play. He is left on base. 9-4 UConn.
 
Bottom 7th, Dougherty and MacArthur leadoff the inning with walks. Lane follows with a no out single that drives in a run, 10-4 UConn.

Padilla gets a no out walk to load the bases. Rispoli gets in base with a fielders choice ground out for the 1st out which brings in a run and puts runners on the corners, 11-4 UConn.

Rispoli moves to 2B on a passed ball. Shpur grounds out for the 2nd out and drives in a run, 12-4 UConn, Rispoli moves to 3B on the play.
 
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Why is it that watching some of these games is like watching my kid in his first year of kid pitch. I just can't believe all the walks.
 
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