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

[OldTimer]

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.

They pitched Skenes against a 4 seed in the regional, we will more than likely face him.

 

[SpringBokVol]

If they don't pitch Skenes in game 1 they are stupid.

 

[AthensVol2007]

I should have bought airline tickets last week. They were expensive then, but are now outrageous.

I woke up in Hattiesburg this morning and got on the Southwest app at 8am....every flight out of Nashville was already sold-out Friday and Saturday, except the Saturday one that gets you there at 11:35pm. I cannot believe flights were gone like that within 7 hours of the game ending.

 

[TigerMan]

They pitched Skenes against a 4 seed in the regional, we will more than likely face him.

You are correct! We pitched Skenes against not only the #4 seed, but who was also, arguably, one of the worst teams to ever make the tourney. Skenes will throw against the Vols.

 

[TigerMan]

If they don't pitch Skenes in game 1 they are stupid.

You are also correct! Would be a really dumb move.

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

We are so totally screwed.

Can't win on the road.

You needed blue font or laughing emojis. :^))))))

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

I have one for you ... The winner of the CWS 2022 ... Ole Miss was on the road at Hattiesburg.
So, is this the second time that Southern Miss has lost to the eventual CWS champion at home in the Supers at their stadium???
Time will tell!

 

[cobbwebb0710]

You are correct! We pitched Skenes against not only the #4 seed, but who was also, arguably, one of the worst teams to ever make the tourney. Skenes will throw against the Vols.

Unless we can sneak a Vol fan undercover as hotel staff and feed him something to cause food poisoning...

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I woke up in Hattiesburg this morning and got on the Southwest app at 8am....every flight out of Nashville was already sold-out Friday and Saturday, except the Saturday one that gets you there at 11:35pm. I cannot believe flights were gone like that within 7 hours of the game ending.

At first I thought you were describing a nightmare...

 

[Aerie Vol]

They will throw Skenes as their first pitcher regardless of any other factors. They will also throw him in the middle of the first round, and at the very end if needed.

No way they "waste" two days he could rest by waiting until Monday to throw him.

 

[AthensVol2007]

At first I thought you were describing a nightmare...

The whole weekend was a nightmare minus the game outcomes.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

You know Tony is starving for this win Saturday after going 0-2 his last trip to Omaha. Vols slay the giant. Skenes goes down. It’s happening.

 

[volfannga]

You are also correct! Would be a really dumb move.

I believe this game will be THE game of the CWS, unless we meet a second time and then who knows. The significance, talent, fans, primetime, SEC rivals...... Gonna be a really good one to watch wherever you are.

 

[chuckiepoo]

I believe this game will be THE game of the CWS, unless we meet a second time and then who knows. The significance, talent, fans, primetime, SEC rivals...... Gonna be a really good one to watch wherever you are.

The park will be electric ️!

 

[TigerMan]

I believe this game will be THE game of the CWS, unless we meet a second time and then who knows. The significance, talent, fans, primetime, SEC rivals...... Gonna be a really good one to watch wherever you are.

Absolutely agree 100%!

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

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

so, pretty much 15 ft bigger in all fields...... wonder what the carry comparison would show?

 

[VolNGA1]

A lot of mock drafts have Skenes and Dollander going as the top 2 pitchers. I think we see that matchup on Saturday night. When we dropped that 6 run inning on So. MS, Dollander came out and looked like the '22 version of Dolly.

 

[87&91ALUM]

We are definitely the underdog the rest of the way through. SEC channel mouthpieces spewing about LSU and Florida all day long and throwing us a bone once in awhile. Plenty of motivation for our players. Hoping we can make it to the finals. That would be one heck of an accomplishment. Just getting to Omaha is a HUGE accomplishment. Love this team, coach, staff, and everyone who had a hand in getting us to the MCWS. Go Vols!

 

[chuckiepoo]

We are definitely the underdog the rest of the way through. SEC channel mouthpieces spewing about LSU and Florida all day long and throwing us a bone once in awhile. Plenty of motivation for our players. Hoping we can make it to the finals. That would be one heck of an accomplishment. Just getting to Omaha is a HUGE accomplishment. Love this team, coach, staff, and everyone who had a hand in getting us to the MCWS. Go Vols!

They’ve had two days to put together pulp on Gators, and a full news cycle to assemble pulp on LSU. They’ll get around to the Vols…

 

[OldTimer]

You know Tony is starving for this win Saturday after going 0-2 his last trip to Omaha. Vols slay the giant. Skenes goes down. It’s happening.

I keep thinking that Skenes has to have an off day, it’s inevitable…..but so far is “off day” hasn’t happened

 

[DazzleVol]

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

It stays in some parks ... like Yellowstone

 

[Halph66]

If they don't pitch Skenes in game 1 they are stupid.

The Vols struggle against Lefties with a good change up or junk curve. You know that the coaches are discussing it. LSU's bullpen is their weakness. I wouldn't be surprised if they save him.

 

[Halph66]

Are the 2-3 players that put their names in the transfer portal off of the team? I assume so. If they are done, I'll bet they're kicking themselves for not waiting until after the season.

 

[TigerMan]

I keep thinking that Skenes has to have an off day, it’s inevitable…..but so far is “off day” hasn’t happened

He’s had a couple “off days”. However, his off days are still usually better than many pitchers good days. He’s been fun to watch, and LSU fans are grateful to have him on this team. Pitchers like him don’t come around too often. I wouldn’t trade him for anything, although I’d sure like to have the complete pitching personnel that the Vols have. If Floyd was more consistent, and we had a solid day 3 starter, this team would have been unbelievable.

 

[BreatheUT]

We have a tough path. I guess we can say the same for the 3 other teams on our side of the bracket.