The Official Tennessee vs LSU College World Series Game 1 Thread (Sat. June 17 7PM EST) ESPN

[OrangeTsar]

So one would assume that the College World Series ballpark DOES have an actual locker room for the visiting team, yes?

 

[hooperj75]

Check out hotels in Lincoln. Not too far away and much much cheaper.

I got an airBNB in Lincoln for $98 per night.......2 bedroom cottage

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

Ran into an LSU fan who knows baseball at the airport, said he was praying we would lose because our pitching depth scares him

Later sat with the family of a KY pitcher and they told me the LSU fans treated their horribly and they were going to root for TN to beat them

 

[Volprofch05]

So one would assume that the College World Series ballpark DOES have an actual locker room for the visiting team, yes?

One could safely assume that at all reputable places.....

 

[Christian Lowe]

Ran into an LSU fan who knows baseball at the airport, said he was praying we would lose because our pitching depth scares him

Later sat with the family of a KY pitcher and they told me the LSU fans treated their horribly and they were going to root for TN to beat them

Baton Rouge sucks for opposing fans in pretty much every sport when the games
A. Matter
B. Are at night
C. They win

 

[TechnoVol]

Much bigger field in Omaha compared to Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Outfield coverage and gap hitting will be a key for us.

Lindsey Nelson Stadium
Left Field: 320 ft
Left-Center Field: 360 ft
Center Field: 390 ft
Right-Center Field: 360 ft
Right Field: 320 ft

Charles Schwab Field
Left Field: 335 ft
Left-Center Field: 375 ft
Center Field: 408 ft
Right-Center Field: 375 ft
Right Field: 335 ft

 

[volfan102455]

Much bigger field in Omaha compared to Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Outfield coverage and gap hitting will be a key for us.

Lindsey Nelson Stadium
Left Field: 320 ft
Left-Center Field: 360 ft
Center Field: 390 ft
Right-Center Field: 360 ft
Right Field: 320 ft

Charles Schwab Field
Left Field: 335 ft
Left-Center Field: 375 ft
Center Field: 408 ft
Right-Center Field: 375 ft
Right Field: 335 ft

I'm assuming the 479 ft home run is a home run anywhere!

 

[feathersax]

Ran into an LSU fan who knows baseball at the airport, said he was praying we would lose because our pitching depth scares him

Later sat with the family of a KY pitcher and they told me the LSU fans treated their horribly and they were going to root for TN to beat them

LSU bullpen is suspect...& that's being kind. GBO

 

[MAD]

 

[TheBigOne10]

Damn guys, I’m dragging today lol. Running on caffeine and a prayer. But totally worth it!!!!

 

[Christian Lowe]

Damn guys, I’m dragging today lol. Running on caffeine and a prayer. But totally worth it!!!!

I didn’t sleep all last night. Work has been survivable only due to my wife giving me an adhd pill. I feel like I’m melting into my chair still though lol

 

[volsagain]

OP said to use our 3rd or 4th best. That's what I r was disagreeing with. Dolly and Beam are both possibilities for sure.

There use to 7 day rest so my guess would be Lindsey to start 1st game. Really don't think they charge the rotation. Anderson will probably make the call of Tony makes the final decision. GBO

 

[Ryno14]

Good points. But we have four terrific pitchers that are all about the same in quality. Lindsay, Beam, Dolly, and Burns could all be your #1. There's not much difference, so might as well throw the bell cow this game and stick with what brung ya. Either way, in the next game(s), we'll have lots of quality pitching. Also, I think if you don't give the ball to Lindsay, it might send a funky message to him and the team.

Another positive is LSU hasn’t seen Lindsey. Our series with them was before he moved into the starting role.

 

[Halph66]

Much bigger field in Omaha compared to Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Outfield coverage and gap hitting will be a key for us.

Lindsey Nelson Stadium
Left Field: 320 ft
Left-Center Field: 360 ft
Center Field: 390 ft
Right-Center Field: 360 ft
Right Field: 320 ft

Charles Schwab Field
Left Field: 335 ft
Left-Center Field: 375 ft
Center Field: 408 ft
Right-Center Field: 375 ft
Right Field: 335 ft

That won't hold 479 ft.

 

[TigerMan]

LSU bullpen is suspect...& that's being kind. GBO

First, congrats on the win last night! I said it the other day, and I’ll say it again, the Vols deserve to be in Omaha!

Our pen is thin for sure. Lost several guys earlier in the season. However, if there’s a positive note, our pen didn’t give up a single run in the supers. So, as with most good teams, our pitching has really improved as the season came to a close, and heading into the post season.

This will be, imo, the best game of the opening round. Preseason #1 vs preseason #2. Our side of the bracket is ridiculous though!

Looking forward to the weekend, and best of luck to all you Vol fans. Also, praying for safe travels and a great time for all of you heading to Omaha!

 

[chuckiepoo]

First, congrats on the win last night! I said it the other day, and I’ll say it again, the Vols deserve to be in Omaha!

Our pen is thin for sure. Lost several guys earlier in the season. However, if there’s a positive note, our pen didn’t give up a single run in the supers. So, as with most good teams, our pitching has really improved as the season came to a close, and heading into the post season.

This will be, imo, the best game of the opening round. Preseason #1 vs preseason #2. Our side of the bracket is ridiculous though!

Looking forward to the weekend, and best of luck to all you Vol fans. Also, praying for safe travels and a great time for all of you heading to Omaha!

Good luck and safe travels to ya’ll, too. Looking forward to a prime time event Saturday night. They deserve it. Great way to start the CWS!

 

[Halph66]

My wife, son and I are headed to Omaha on Friday. My son talked me into it. We went in 2021 and had a blast. Going to make some more memories. Had better seats last time, but there aren't any bad seats in Omaha.

See Y'all there, GBO!

 

[ptcarter]

Somebody keep that “JUST LIKE FOOTBALL” picture handy ( just in case )

 

[volforlife15]

Another positive is LSU hasn’t seen Lindsey. Our series with them was before he moved into the starting role.

He threw in relief in game 2. 4.2 innings maybe, like 5 hits, but only one run. So they’ve definitely seen him. No doubt tho that as a starter it’s different

 

[spyfish007]

Another positive is LSU hasn’t seen Lindsey. Our series with them was before he moved into the starting role.

I like that reason a lot!

 

[JCP201]

 

[docholiday]

During the Burns 7th inning sacrifice, the So Miss fans and players knew it was over and so did all of college baseball.

 

[Gilbert]

Lots of discussion on tigerdroppings about saving Skenes for Wake Forest or pitching him against us. Lots of support on both sides.

Doubt they would do that, but would love it if they did.

 

[TigerMan]

Lots of discussion on tigerdroppings about saving Skenes for Wake Forest or pitching him against us. Lots of support on both sides.

Doubt they would do that, but would love it if they did.

I saw one comment on there yesterday talking about that. The guy who suggested saving Skenes got blasted by several others though, and I didn’t see him get any support. Haven’t checked today, so I guess that changed. I’d be completely shocked if Skenes didn’t throw on Saturday, and I’m expecting he will. About 99.9% certain about that. Would be a HUGE mistake if he didn’t, imo.

 

[AthensVol2007]

During the Burns 7th inning sacrifice, the So Miss fans and players knew it was over and so did all of college baseball.

When Burns K'd him my brother texted me...Game! I'm sitting in the stadium and told him outside of our fanbase that place completely deflated and you could feel that it was over and they had resigned themselves to defeat. Not until the 3-0 count on the 2nd batter of the 9th did that place remotely wake up from that point on.