GAME 3 THREAD: #2 Arkansas (2-0, 0-0 SEC) vs Bucknell (0-2, 0-0 Patriot League)

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#2 ARKANSAS vs Bucknell
at Baum Stadium, Fayetteville, Ar.  Sunday 12:02PM

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WELCOME TO RAZORBACK BASEBALL 2018 - HOGVILLE.net OFFICIAL GAME 3 THREAD
   #2 ARKANSAS ( 2-0, 0-0 SEC) vs Bucknell ( 0-2 , 0-0 Patriot League)

This is game 3 of a 3 game series with Bucknell and is the 3rd game of the 2018 Season.
 
SUNDAY's First Pitch is set for 12:02pm central time and WILL NOT BE TELEVISED . This game will be streamed live online on SEC Network Plus accessible at WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app.


Play-by-Play Narrative:
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Click below for: The Fight Song:
http://fightmusic.com/mp3/sec/Arkansas__Arkansas_Fight_Song__(Play,_Sing,_Play).mp3

Click below for: University Of Arkansas Alma Mater 
http://fightmusic.com/mp3/sec/Arkansas__University_Of_Arkansas_Alma_Mater.mp3

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                                                                   Thanks to "sevenof400" for the link.
                                                                          NATIONAL ANTHEM

                                                       TIME TO CALL THE HOGS!

                                   

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ARKANSAS BASEBALL WEBSITE:   http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/sport/m-basebl/

ARKANSAS ROSTER:  http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/sport/m-basebl/roster/

ARKANSAS GAME/SERIES NOTES:  http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bucknell.pdf

ARKANSAS PREVIEW: http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/hogs-ready-to-open-year-against-bucknell/



THE BISON'S
LEWISBURG, Pa

BUCKNELL BASEBALL WEBSITE:  http://www.bucknellbison.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32100&SPID=137625&SPSID=810382&DB_OEM_ID=32100

BUCKNELL ROSTER: http://www.bucknellbison.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=32100&SPID=137625&SPSID=810378

BUCKNELL GAME/ SERIES NOTES:

BUCKNELL PREVIEW:

LEWISBURG, Pa
Bucknell's Conner Van Hoose Named Patriot League Preseason Pitcher of Year:
Bucknell Tabbed as Patriot League Preseason Favorite:
http://www.bucknellbison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32100&ATCLID=211699317

2018 Patriot League Baseball Preseason Poll
1.Bucknell (6 first-place votes)   43
2.Navy (4)                                  38
3.Holy Cross (2)                         29
4.Lehigh                                     27
5.Army West Point                     25
6.Lafayette                                 18

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Bucknell           |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    | -  |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0   
Arkansas          |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    | -  |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0   


                         

                 

[ucahogfan]

If I had to figure, our pitching plan will probably line up something as follows:

McKinney - 3 innings
Reindl
Cronin
Bolden
Rutledge

With Murphy probably slated to be the starter against Arizona on Wednesda, I doubt we see him.

[AHiD]

If I had to figure, our pitching plan will probably line up something as follows:

McKinney - 3 innings
Reindl
Cronin
Bolden
Rutledge

With Murphy probably slated to be the starter against Arizona on Wednesda, I doubt we see him.

I'd guess Loseke instead of Rutledge, just to get him PT

[ucahogfan]

I'd guess Loseke instead of Rutledge, just to get him PT

Loseke threw Friday and Rutledge has yet to pitch this weekend.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

If I had to figure, our pitching plan will probably line up something as follows:

McKinney - 3 innings
Reindl
Cronin
Bolden
Rutledge

With Murphy probably slated to be the starter against Arizona on Wednesda, I doubt we see him.

Are you still good for PBP?

[AHiD]

Loseke threw Friday and Rutledge has yet to pitch this weekend.

I must've missed that. Apologies.

[ucahogfan]

Are you still good for PBP?

Yeah, I'm good to go for tomorrow.  Hopefully I can keep up the fun times we have had so far this weekend.

[ucahogfan]

I must've missed that. Apologies.

It's all good.  He threw the 9th inning and I figure a lot of people had checked out by then.  Showed some promise though.

[JHicks3636]

Only two games but we are hitting .436 as a team with a .593 on base percentage. Our pitching has held them to a 141 average and a .214 OB percentage. We are slugging at .821 to their .156.

[ucahogfan]

Only two games but we are hitting .436 as a team with a .593 on base percentage. Our pitching has held them to a 141 average and a .214 OB percentage. We are slugging at .821 to their .156.

Still, it is very rare for a team to do that over a 2 day period.

To put that in perspective, Brent Rooker who was the best hitter in the country last year, only triple slashed .387/.495/.810.  Benintendi in his Golden Spikes year was at .376/.488/.717.

[Bigfoot]

Will Arkansas score 40 runs tomorrow?

[ucahogfan]

Will Scott Heather have to go out to the mound he knows best as a pitcher and throw a couple of innings for the Bison tomorrow?

Or will Bucknell ask a couple of fans if they want to throw?

[SPAL]

Let's gooooooo

[BroyledNutts]

Will Scott Heather have to go out to the mound he knows best as a pitcher and throw a couple of innings for the Bison tomorrow?

Or will Bucknell ask a couple of fans if they want to throw?

The outcome is probably academic - my only hope is that both teams finish healthy and some young guys who need work and game experience get it.

...and the sun comes out for a little while, and my toes finally defrost - I can wish for that too, can't I?

[hawgrunner]

WPS!! Go Hogs!

[hoghappy]

Is there any other team who can match our Runs per game or batting average? We have to be leading the NCAA's.

[pigture perfect]

I am thankful for this thread. If it wasn't for the game thread crew, I wouldn't be able to keep up most times. Even if I miss the game, I still feel excited when I read the thread later. I won't be able to catch today's game until after 2 at the earliest. Thanks again so much.

[Kevin]

fans please give McKinney a standing ovation. he sure deserves it for all the trials he has been through.

[boaron]

I am streaming SEC+ from my laptop to TV using Chromecast.  Anyone who is doing the same, do you have any problems?  It works well for a while, will freeze momentarily, the picture is poor for a while and then works again.  I need to know if it is on my end or a broadcast problem.  Thanks.

[JHicks3636]

Is there any other team who can match our Runs per game or batting average? We have to be leading the NCAA's.

Presently we lead the NCAA in runs scored at 23 per game. Auburn is second st 15.5. We also lead in scoring margin at 20 per game. Again Auburn is second at 15. Our 32 runs is also the most scored in a game so far this year and the 28 run scoring margin (32-4) is the largest margin of victory thus far at 28. Auburn is also second in both of those categories at 25 and 24 respectively.

[howie76]

Just heard from a family friend freshman hunter Milligan will start on the mound. Sorry if already posted and does anyone know if this is true?

[JHicks3636]

Arkansas line-up

SS   Biggers    .600
CF   Fletcher    .333
RF   Cole         .429
DH  Bonfield    .333
LF   Kjerstad    .833
1B   Lee          .000
C    Koch         .333
3B  Gates       1.000
2B  Shaddy      .750
P    McKinney

[ucahogfan]

Just heard from a family friend freshman hunter Milligan will start on the mound. Sorry if already posted and does anyone know if this is true?

He might start a midweek game later in the year, but he threw yesterday and Keaton McKinney had already been announced as the starter.

[howie76]

He might start a midweek game later in the year, but he threw yesterday and Keaton McKinney had already been announced as the starter.

thanks bud.. got info mixed up there.. I didn't get to watch all the game yesterday cause my daughters basketbal game.. didn't know he had already pitched

[Hawgphish]

I am streaming SEC+ from my laptop to TV using Chromecast.  Anyone who is doing the same, do you have any problems?  It works well for a while, will freeze momentarily, the picture is poor for a while and then works again.  I need to know if it is on my end or a broadcast problem.  Thanks.

same here, I think it is on the broadcast end.  Nothing we can do.

[Hawgphish]

Is there a curfew today?

[Otis]

I am streaming SEC+ from my laptop to TV using Chromecast.  Anyone who is doing the same, do you have any problems?  It works well for a while, will freeze momentarily, the picture is poor for a while and then works again.  I need to know if it is on my end or a broadcast problem.  Thanks.

I've been watching on my Apple TV. Picture has been awesome. I'm assuming it's something on your end.

[JHicks3636]

Bucknell starting line-up

DH Toso           .500
SS  Johnson     .250
LF   Bell           .333
RF   Korchak     .147
3B  Rawlings    .163
C    Klugerman .000
1B  Wincig        .000
2B   Madigan    .000
CF   Scales       .000
P     Simpson

[Razorbacks#1]

Go RAZORBACKS!

Bring us another win uca!

[DaultonH]

We are going to be wearing the creams today!!!

[JHicks3636]

Someone get the Sweep-O-Meter ready

[Razorbacks#1]

                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                           
                             0               Top 1st                   0

                   
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Bucknell           |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    | -  |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0   
Arkansas          |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    | -  |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0   


                         

[ucahogfan]

Bring us another win uca!

That's the plan!  Hoping to bring us the sweep!  Hopefully people at Baum brought their broom with them today.

[Tony Perkis]

Let's put another show on today. WPS!

[BigSexyHog]

I don't see us list for today on WatchESPN

[Tony Perkis]

I don't see us list for today on WatchESPN

It's on there. I've got it pulled up now.

[Tony Perkis]

The Sunday Creams are always a beauty.

[ucahogfan]

Keaton McKinney is sporting a nice beard this afternoon as action gets underway.

[ucahogfan]

Toso runs the count full, and he chases that patented nasty changeup.  McKinney's 1st K.

[Tony Perkis]

That change piece is very very nice.

[BR]

Wow, wife got me an HDMI adapter for my Ipad, game on in the Tiki Bar... Great Picture.

[ucahogfan]

Where was that 0-1 pitch at to Johnson?  It was a nice curve from McKinney.

[ucahogfan]

Johnson grounds out 6-3 as Biggers shows off some impressive range up the middle.

[ucahogfan]

Bell frozen by an 88 MPH fastball that paints the outside corner.  McKinney's 2nd K.

[SPAL]

His change is the one thing I've been waiting to see because it's his best pitch.

[SPAL]

Has anybody seen a velo on mck yet?