The Official Kentucky @ Tennessee Series Thread (Fri. 5/12 6:30PM EST SEC NET+) (Sat. 5/13 Noon EST SEC Network) (Sun. 5/14 1PM EST SEC NET+)

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#2,101
I was talking to my middle son last night and explaining the play to him. The problem today in umpiring is they are taking interpretations and making them rules. He said you have to slide or get out of the way. That is not what the rule says but the interpretation. It is just like interference at home on the batter and runner interference. Umpires quote the interpretation not the rule. They say if you follow through with your swing on a steal at second and go over the plate it is automatic interference but that is an interpretation same as the slow jog in front of a fielder on a ground ball. The rules still say you have to interfere. I think the play last night was not interference but the runner should have been ejected. He did not make any contact until after the ball was thrown and did not change the throwing path of the ball. He ducked under it and I believe he thought the second baseman would continue through the bag to the inside, BUT the second baseman stopped behind the bag. he tried to grab him and keep him from falling which made it look worse. The runner should have slid but did not have to but if he had it would have been worse to some extent because the second baseman stayed behind the base.
 
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What’s the report on Kentucky’s starter today, Zack Lee? Glad he’s a righty. If we can get to him early and get into their pen, it seems like we’d be in good shape. They can’t have too many good options left in the bullpen, given how early they’ve pulled the starter in the first 2 games.
 
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VolGee4 said:
Yes, they’ve banned collisions, but that doesn’t mean you HAVE to slide as long as you don’t make contact. You can peel off at second base. No one hardly does it, but it just got me thinking about it. As long as you don’t interfere, I don’t believe there is a rule that you have to slide.
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…and a slide with a pop up can be considered interference if subjectively considered to be so by umpire.
 
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Speaking of mother's, we need for all them to get out there today and empty out their man's prostate. Certainly, a noble cause with many a health benefit.

Also good exercise! Health benefits all around!! WOOOOOOOO!


Go Mothers!!!
 
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GregAmsler said:
What’s the report on Kentucky’s starter today, Zack Lee? Glad he’s a righty. If we can get to him early and get into their pen, it seems like we’d be in good shape. They can’t have too many good options left in the bullpen, given how early they’ve pulled the starter in the first 2 games.
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If we keep hitting, hoping we can hand another ten spot on them. Lee goods like the kind of guy we hit. They are also thin on lefties remaining in bullpen.

Have we seen Cutto yet? He is an old hand.

Of course, I'm thinking we will sit Jared as a precaution if nothing more. As hot as he has been, that is a big lose. As called upon, hope KT and Drieling can provide us with freshman freaky funky hitting off the walls, running, diving defense, etc.
 
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Jax_Vol said:
If we keep hitting, hoping we can hand another ten spot on them. Lee goods like the kind of guy we hit. They are also thin on lefties remaining in bullpen.

Have we seen Cutto yet? He is an old hand.

Of course, I'm thinking we will sit Jared as a precaution if nothing more. As hot as he has been, that is a big lose. As called upon, hope KT and Drieling can provide us with freshman freaky funky hitting off the walls, running, diving defense, etc.
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Dreiling would be my guess. Could be a big opportunity for him.
 
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OldTimer said:
Here you go……😀

There are a few factors that can contribute to why right-handed hitters tend to perform better against right-handed pitching compared to left-handed hitters against left-handed pitching. Here are a few possible reasons:
  1. Platoon advantage: In baseball, a platoon advantage refers to a situation where a hitter has an advantage over a pitcher because they bat from the opposite side of the pitcher's throwing arm. For example, a right-handed hitter has a platoon advantage against a left-handed pitcher because they can see the ball better as it comes out of the pitcher's hand. Similarly, a left-handed hitter has a platoon advantage against a right-handed pitcher. Since there are more right-handed pitchers in baseball than left-handed pitchers, right-handed hitters have more opportunities to take advantage of the platoon advantage than left-handed hitters.
  2. Breaking ball movement: Many left-handed pitchers have a breaking ball (such as a curveball or slider) that moves away from left-handed hitters and towards right-handed hitters. This can make it more difficult for left-handed hitters to hit these pitches with power or consistency. In contrast, right-handed hitters may have an easier time hitting these pitches because they break towards their swing.
  3. Pitch selection: Left-handed pitchers may be more likely to throw off-speed pitches (such as change-ups or breaking balls) to left-handed hitters, since these pitches can be more effective against same-handed hitters. This can make it harder for left-handed hitters to anticipate the pitch and make solid contact. Right-handed hitters, on the other hand, may see more fastballs from right-handed pitchers, which can be easier to hit.
It's worth noting that these factors are generalizations, and there are certainly left-handed hitters who perform well against left-handed pitching, and vice versa. Additionally, factors such as individual skill, strategy, and game situation can all play a role in a hitter's success against a particular pitcher.

AI at work……..
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I’m confused by what you mean in the part above that I bolded. If a right handed hitter has a platoon advantage against a left-handed pitcher, but there are more right-handed pitchers, how does he have more opportunities to take advantage of the platoon advantage, which exists against left-handed pitchers?
 
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THEONLYTENISEE said:
How’s the fan support of this tournament? I’ve only been once (2006) the first few days had low fan support for all teams.[
At least one.member of our family has been going to Hoover since 2003; wife & I go every year. Fan support there is great, & the players ARE great. Always a well-run event.
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taylorvol said:
Absolutely not. CTV would agree with me. The end result was much better than if he had stayed on 3rd.
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They do not coach them to get in a damn run down. Runner is supposed to make sure a ground ball is through the infield before trying to advance to home. At that point there were no outs. It was only because TN got a cpl base hits after the fun down that masked the base running error. That is basic baseball.
 
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preacherman20 said:
I disagree. It was a swinging squeeze. You go when you see the ball on the ground. Some times it works and some times it does not but it is a part of baseball. I think the only baserunning questionable play today was the one most of you would say was a great play. Burke going home when the ball is on the way was questionable in many's minds. I think the only way to win ballgames is to get some guys thrown out at home. If you don't take a few chances, you are playing too safe for me. Just like the swinging squeeze. He was just hung out to dry when the pitcher came up with it but if it gets by the pitcher he scores. Part of it.
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That was not a swinging squeeze. That’s laughable. Man on 1st and 3rd with no outs - runner on 3rd is taught since he was a kid to make the ball gets thru the infield before heading home.
 
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patrick said:
That was not a swinging squeeze. That’s laughable. Man on 1st and 3rd with no outs - runner on 3rd is taught since he was a kid to make the ball gets thru the infield before heading home.
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Looked to me Dickey was holding and took off when the pitcher bobbled the ball, guess thinking The ball had gotten away. Pitcher recovered and he was dead. Hindsight, should have stayed, but we still ended with second and third w/1 out. Only harm was Dickeys shoulder…my take, anyway🥴
 
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preacherman20 said:
I was talking to my middle son last night and explaining the play to him. The problem today in umpiring is they are taking interpretations and making them rules. He said you have to slide or get out of the way. That is not what the rule says but the interpretation. It is just like interference at home on the batter and runner interference. Umpires quote the interpretation not the rule. They say if you follow through with your swing on a steal at second and go over the plate it is automatic interference but that is an interpretation same as the slow jog in front of a fielder on a ground ball. The rules still say you have to interfere. I think the play last night was not interference but the runner should have been ejected. He did not make any contact until after the ball was thrown and did not change the throwing path of the ball. He ducked under it and I believe he thought the second baseman would continue through the bag to the inside, BUT the second baseman stopped behind the bag. he tried to grab him and keep him from falling which made it look worse. The runner should have slid but did not have to but if he had it would have been worse to some extent because the second baseman stayed behind the base.
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@preacherman20 I was traveling home yesterday and missed this play. When did this occur, I'd like to watch the play you're talking about.
 
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#2,121
preacherman20 said:
It was last night lay of Virginia tech and Clemson game.
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I agree with you, even with the benefit of replay, ump called it immediately. We grew up in a different time I guess, spike the dude, truck the catcher. Health of the players and all, but I’d be lying if I said I don’t miss it sometimes.
 
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GregAmsler said:
I’m confused by what you mean in the part above that I bolded. If a right handed hitter has a platoon advantage against a left-handed pitcher, but there are more right-handed pitchers, how does he have more opportunities to take advantage of the platoon advantage, which exists against left-handed pitchers?
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it came straight from Chat GPT
 
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patrick said:
They do not coach them to get in a damn run down. Runner is supposed to make sure a ground ball is through the infield before trying to advance to home. At that point there were no outs. It was only because TN got a cpl base hits after the fun down that masked the base running error. That is basic baseball.
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Like I said, if ball doesn’t get by, they are absolutely taught to get in a run down, so runners can advance. CTV has said as much.
 
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patrick said:
That was not a swinging squeeze. That’s laughable. Man on 1st and 3rd with no outs - runner on 3rd is taught since he was a kid to make the ball gets thru the infield before heading home.
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only thing laughable is your constant criticism and know it all attitude. Dickey was told to run on contact if ball was on ground.
 
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