The Official FSU @ #1 Tennessee CWS Game 1 Thread (Fri. June 14) (7PM EST) (ESPN)

[BP4Prez]

If I was a good high school pitcher I wouldn't even think about coming to Tennessee. You let two batters reach base in an inning and you get yanked. I've never seen a coach pull the string so quickly. Pitchers need to get in a rhythm and a feel for the game. Stamos got pulled after 8 pitches, even when the defense was the one to let him down. Baffling really. I first noticed this practice in the regionals. Note how FSU's pitcher is still in the game even though we've scored 4 runs.

lol the one thing people complain about Tony’s management at times is he stays with his guys too long.

FSU’s pitcher is a top 20 pick. Stamos is an “opener”. It’s not the same.

 

[bleedorange1983]

If I have learned anything from this ump.. throw high not low

 

[whobethis16]

If I was a good high school pitcher I wouldn't even think about coming to Tennessee. You let two batters reach base in an inning and you get yanked. I've never seen a coach pull the string so quickly. Pitchers need to get in a rhythm and a feel for the game. Stamos got pulled after 8 pitches, even when the defense was the one to let him down. Baffling really. I first noticed this practice in the regionals. Note how FSU's pitcher is still in the game even though we've scored 4 runs.

There's a difference in competing and 2 guys get on vs 4 straight balls to start an inning followed by a piss missile.

 

[volplaya8]

Great inning AC!!!

 

[theroyz71]

Good inning AC.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Pleasssssse get some hits and runs men.

 

[SCSmokey]

seriously CMO is juggling the ball every time he makes a catch

What???? Tell us you’ve never played baseball. You know how fast that ball is coming into his center frame?

 

[patrick]

Statistically insignificant. The outcome of prior game ones has no impact on game one today. He has a veteran heavy lineup that has not shown up today defensively. They’ve played like a group of freshmen on the big stage for the first time.

Veteran heavy lineup with dudes making stupid errors throughout the year. Giving up extra outs is NEVER a good thing. Now it’s biting them in the backside.

 

[Orange931]

Combs dialed in

 

[931Vol]

Good inning Combs.

 

[KnoxtotheBoro20]

Good answer Combs!

 

[vader]

Let’s go put up a crooked number

 

[VFL1127]

Bottom of the lineup is gonna have to do some work this inning

 

[LLcoolDave]

hope coach V say Blue sucks balls when he's on air

 

[VolGirl81]

Good inning Aaron! Come on bats, lets go!

 

[vol66]

Nice job Aaron!!!!

 

[spyfish007]

You can be mad but don’t be stupid

Probably hasn't watched any games till the regional.

 

[mattdingus2002]

Tv feed just went down at yee haw

 

[Volstylexx]

If I was a good high school pitcher I wouldn't even think about coming to Tennessee. You let two batters reach base in an inning and you get yanked. I've never seen a coach pull the string so quickly. Pitchers need to get in a rhythm and a feel for the game. Stamos got pulled after 8 pitches, even when the defense was the one to let him down. Baffling really. I first noticed this practice in the regionals. Note how FSU's pitcher is still in the game even though we've scored 4 runs.

Sure. Why come play for a team that has put more pitchers into the MLB than any other team in the SEC over the last 5 years. SP

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Good inning Combs.

This ump is shady af.

 

[BreatheUT]

They are - but we GAVE them a lot momentum by playing bad news bears defense along with terrible pitching.

It's clearly two weaknesses. It's like the energy has been sucked out the game.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

I’m not sure why I came back to the thread. I’m disappointed in some of the posts I’ve seen here. Yes, the defense probably cost this game, but my goodness, wake tf up! We knew losing this game was a possibility. Granted, I didn’t think it would be like this, but a lot of you need to grow up. We love our Vols, but this is just a game in the grand scheme of things and they’ve had a successful season.

 

[LLcoolDave]

hope we can generate some offense this inning

*fingers crossed*

 

[TigerMan]

All you need is one good inning to get the momentum back. Keep the faith!

 

[Orangeslide]

Combs dealing in inning 5