Game Thread Lady Vols Softball in the Troy Cox Classic

#626
#626
armchair said:
to be questioning Ralph a lot, but he's funny/unusual in some ways, and this is another example. I've never heard of a coach talking like this to hitters. Talking a little, giving general encouragement, general observations ("you're out in front," "you're too anxious," "get on top of the ball," etc.)---but telling the hitter where to hit the ball, or telling the hitter to "swing!" ?? I mean, he doesn't know where the pitches are going to be thrown; you can't hit an inside pitch between the first and second baseman (unless you've got a real inside-out swing). I would find it distracting--but our team obviously doesn't as they've been piling up the hits and runs. Ralph's a softball zen master.
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Clint Myers at Auburn tries to see how the pitcher is holding the ball during the split second he can see it during the wind-up and calls that out to his batter. It only works with a pitcher that doesn't hold the ball in her glove.
 
#627
#627
hokievol12 said:
I watched the game, Jeff...paid the 6.95 for 24 hour viewing. I wanted to see the gals and how they looked offensively and defensively. Brother, NMSU was terrible in the field! Their center fielder did make a nice running catch, as you probably recall. I was impressed with Arnold...lots of potential! Rowland looked confidant at the plate, like her bat a lot. There weren't many well hit balls by the LV'S but the NMSU pitchers were all over the place with pitches...probably had a lot to do with it. This team has tons of talent...enjoyed watching for the first time this season.
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It wasn't their sharpest game. Several base running errors coupled with a couple of fielding miscues bothered me.

Arnold and Moss too often pitch from behind, I'd like to see that reversed.
 
#629
#629
LVJeff said:
Bearden to pinch hit. Long deep fly to right is caught for the 2nd out.
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When I watched Bearden step in as a pinch hitter in Statesboro, she looked like she could hit that 12" yellow ball a country mile! Her stature is intimidating. What's the forecast on her and the role she'll play?
 
#630
#630
peachstatevolgirl said:
When I watched Bearden step in as a pinch hitter in Statesboro, she looked like she could hit that 12" yellow ball a country mile! Her stature is intimidating. What's the forecast on her and the role she'll play?
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She'll get limited playing time as either a pinch hitter or maybe an occasional DP.
 
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