The Official TN Tech @ Tennessee Game Thread (Tues. March 26th 6PM EST SEC NET+)

[Gilbert]

Sounds like we may have no Amick at 3B tomorrow night. Some kind of injury? SIAP.

Ben McKee reporting it’s an appendix injury. I assume that means it had to come out. Out tonight and probably a few more.

 

[TechnoVol]

Ben McKee reporting it’s an appendix injury. I assume that means it had to come out. Out tonight and probably a few more.

Yep, Time to slide Curley to 3B and put Antigua at SS until he recovers.

 

[BP4Prez]

Ben McKee reporting it’s an appendix injury. I assume that means it had to come out. Out tonight and probably a few more.

Would expect him to miss at least a couple of weeks

 

[87&91ALUM]

Looking at forecast, and it is pouring down in Estill Springs, rain until 6:00, 6-7ish showers in transition, 8 and later cool, breezy, no precipitation. If you are going to the game, wear/take rain gear and something warm to wear. I want to see UT beat Tech. Does not look like lightning or severe weather so fingers crossed. Knoxville, TN Hourly Weather Forecast | Weather Underground

 

[theroyz71]

Yep, Time to slide Curley to 3B and put Antigua at SS until he recovers.

Does Curley have the arm to play 3rd?

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

Yep, Time to slide Curley to 3B and put Antigua at SS until he recovers.

Absolutely, no brainer. Last I heard, Antigua still not able to swing the bat. Maybe that has changed.

 

[TechnoVol]

Does Curley have the arm to play 3rd?

That's a good question. He's been inconsistent from SS with his throws to 1B. I've seen really strong throws from the hole and then off-target bouncers. I think it's in his head a little bit right now. Doesn't really trust himself to cut it loose.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Ben McKee reporting it’s an appendix injury. I assume that means it had to come out. Out tonight and probably a few more.

Wow. A "pulled appendix" on the injury report...

 

[taylorvol]

Does Curley have the arm to play 3rd?

Yes. Very strong arm.

 

[BruisedOrange]

What accounts for so many bounced infield throws to first base this season?
I fully expect to hear John Wilkerson call "Bouncer to shortstop... bouncer to first, in-time for the out!"

Or is my perception mistaken that there are more now than previous seasons?

 

[OldTimer]

What accounts for so many bounced infield throws to first base this season?
I fully expect to hear John Wilkerson call "Bouncer to shortstop... bouncer to first, in-time for the out!"

Or is my perception mistaken that there are more now than previous seasons?

the couple of times recently were in wet weather. Lots of players will skip a long throw on artificial turf, too, back in the day when more MLB teams had turf vs grass. I think Ozzie Smith did it routinely back in the day

 

[Ned Land]

Dylan Loy on the bump? Dylan Loy on the bump.

 

[StarRaider]

 

[theroyz71]

Miserable weather for a baseball game.

 

[GoBigOrange_2309]

Too bad they’re not playing in Cookeville tonight. Rain moved out around 3 and now it’s beautiful

 

[taylorvol]

What accounts for so many bounced infield throws to first base this season?
I fully expect to hear John Wilkerson call "Bouncer to shortstop... bouncer to first, in-time for the out!"

Or is my perception mistaken that there are more now than previous seasons?

When it’s wet, it’s a great option on the turf.

 

[theroyz71]

Is the game still on for 6:00?

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Is the game still on for 6:00?

Why of course. The playing field, I'm sure, has been covered.
They've played in the rain before.

 

[taylorvol]

Is the game still on for 6:00?

Absolutely. No lightning and the turf is good at LNS. BTW, I didn’t realize how nice TN Tech’s baseball stadium is. Anyone been?

 

[taylorvol]

Absolutely, no brainer. Last I heard, Antigua still not able to swing the bat. Maybe that has changed.

Ariel Antigua has been cleared to hit. He PH last and drilled a long fly to left Center. I expect he will start at SS tonight. He will be a stud once he finds his groove and knocks the rust off.

 

[volplaya8]

Ariel Antigua has been cleared to hit. He PH last and drilled a long fly to left Center. I expect he will start at SS tonight. He will be a stud once he finds his groove and knocks the rust off.

He is starting..very pumped to see him for an entire game…hate it for Amick though

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

 

[OldTimer]

Just a thought when Amick gets back, Moore to Center, Aerial at 2nd……….

 

[volplaya8]

Hello everybody! Hope midweek is treating you right. Let’s get a win!

 

[Drewbydoo]

Absolutely, no brainer. Last I heard, Antigua still not able to swing the bat. Maybe that has changed.

We could have him perfect his bunting until he's ready and should the opportunity present itself where the team could use a pinch hit bunter, we'll have an expert.

This post started out as something that would be blue text, but now that I think about it, there's no harm in anyone getting better at bunting even though it's not the most popular thing on this forum and perhap in real life.

Either way, imagine how frustrating it is or Antiqua being on a team, unable to apply his athletic skills. So I hope he's doing okay mentally at this point in time.