UConn v. Michigan State @ Fluor Field in Greenville S.C. (Fri. 3/15 @ 5p, Sat. 3/16 Dbl Header @ 1p & 5p and Sun. 3/17 @ 11a)

[dbmill]

Nothing much happening in the top of the 1st, other than Prato reaching base on an error. No score, with Jimmy Wang ready to go in the bottom of the 1st.

 

[dbmill]

Sirens happen during play by play, not just during post game interviews.

 

[dbmill]

Bottom 1st, Pat Winkel helps Wang out by throwing out a base stealer for the first out, who had reached on a walk.

 

[dbmill]

Scoreless bottom of the 1st for Wang.

 

[uconnbaseball]

I am interested in what the stadium gun is showing on Wang's velocity.

 

[uconnbaseball]

Their pitcher strikes out the side...welp.

 

[HawkHusky]

Hopefully their pitcher reaches his pitch limit soon.

 

[dbmill]

Double play helps out Wang in the bottom of the 2nd. Wang faces the minimum three batters for a scoreless inning. Wang at 32 pitches. No score yet.

 

[HawkHusky]

Helluva recovery by Jimmy and the D keeps it scoreless.

 

[dbmill]

Funny, after that long doubleheader yesterday, this game definitely has a feel of a slow non eventful Sunday morning.

 

[HawkHusky]

Now Prato's pegging himself. Poor kid can't catch a break.

 

[dbmill]

Top 3rd, UConn gets a run on a 2 out passed ball. Toppa reaches first on the strikeout passed ball. 1-0 UConn.

 

[huskymedic]

That works... any way, any how.

 

[Fantana]

Now Prato's pegging himself. Poor kid can't catch a break.

He’s a St. John’s basketball fan....pain is a way of life

 

[dbmill]

Bottom 3rd, easy 1-2-3 inning for Wang. 1-0 UConn.

 

[uconnbaseball]

Wang on fire. 1-0 UConn after 3 innings played.

 

[dbmill]

Bottom 4th, Wang strands 2 runners on base. He's at 54 pitches. 1-0 UConn.

 

[huskymedic]

Bottom 4th, Wang strands 2 runners on base. He's at 54 pitches. 1-0 UConn.

Confidence has to be climbing...

... now for a few amenities.

 

[uconnbaseball]

One of Jimmy's fastballs clocked in a 92. Not bad, considering he is stretched out (as a reliever he is typically 94ish).

 

[dbmill]

Confidence has to be climbing...

... now for a few amenities.

Wang is doing quite well. 1 walk through 4 innings, which is great considering he has shown control issues in previous appearances.

 

[uconnbaseball]

1st and 3rd, 1 out. Offense is picking up and this is the 3rd time through the order.

 

[dbmill]

Top 5th, bases loaded, 1 out. Gozzo pinch hitting for Pat Winkel. Winkel hasn't looked good against the lefty pitcher.

 

[CL82]

Wang on fire.

Chuckle.

 

[dbmill]

Gozzo single brings in a run. 2-0 UConn.

 

[dbmill]

Line drive double play ends the inning. 2-0 UConn going to the bottom of the 5th.

 

[uconnbaseball]

MSU got lucky there - they left their pitcher in too long, but a line drive double play ends the inning. Damn.

2-0 going to the bottom of the 5th.

 

[HawkHusky]

Ugh. Should have been more there. Not as patient today at the plate.

 

[kris1]

Wang on fire.

Sounds like a personal problem. There’s an ointment for that.

 

[dbmill]

Ugh. Should have been more there. Not as patient today at the plate.

Might have something to do with a Michigan State pitcher throwing strikes, a big change from the first three games.

 

[kris1]

Gozzo single brings in a run. 2-0 UConn.

Really love having 3 quality catchers....