CWS stuff

[SPAL]

3 run yick makes it 4-0 Florida.

[Hogs49ers]

It still blows my mind that we beat this Florida team 16-0 and just hit the crap out of Singer and then every other pitcher they pitched...It was just like a dream state...

[ucahogfan]

I guess I don't understand the love affair for Brenden McKay when it comes to being a hitter. I think I saw he hit .293 with 3 HRs in ACC play this year and is struggling against NCAA pitching as well.  His ACC production is essentially what Carson Shaddy did to SEC pitching this year average and slugging wise.  That doesn't exactly spell big time success against upper level pitching.

[thebignasty]

I guess I don't understand the love affair for Brenden McKay when it comes to being a hitter. I think I saw he hit .293 with 3 HRs in ACC play this year and is struggling against NCAA pitching as well.  His ACC production is essentially what Carson Shaddy did to SEC pitching this year average and slugging wise.  That doesn't exactly spell big time success against upper level pitching.

Think you've mixed up stats.  He's hitting 340/459/677 with 17 homers and more walks than ks. Pretty salty.

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?P=brendan-mckay

[dotnet]

I guess I don't understand the love affair for Brenden McKay when it comes to being a hitter. I think I saw he hit .293 with 3 HRs in ACC play this year and is struggling against NCAA pitching as well.  His ACC production is essentially what Carson Shaddy did to SEC pitching this year average and slugging wise.  That doesn't exactly spell big time success against upper level pitching.

Those stats are only in games he started on the mound I think.

[bulldog04]

I guess I don't understand the love affair for Brenden McKay when it comes to being a hitter. I think I saw he hit .293 with 3 HRs in ACC play this year and is struggling against NCAA pitching as well.  His ACC production is essentially what Carson Shaddy did to SEC pitching this year average and slugging wise.  That doesn't exactly spell big time success against upper level pitching.

I think he is pumped up because he is a two play player. His pitching nor his hitting is superb IMO but I'm no scout

[hoglady]

Louisville missed there chance to tighten up this game.

[ucahogfan]

Think you've mixed up stats.  He's hitting 340/459/677 with 17 homers and more walks than ks. Pretty salty.

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?P=brendan-mckay

Pulling the information directly from the Louisville athletics website for conference statistics.  He went 29-99 with 8 2Bs, 3 HRs, and 12 RBIs.  He did draw 24 walks so teams didn't give him a lot to hit, but I still expect better from a top 5 pick in conference play.  He tore it up against weak non-con competition including a 4 HR game against Eastern Kentucky during midweek.  If Spanberger put up McKay numbers in the non-con, you are talking about guy with 30 HRs and like 90 RBIs.

[ucahogfan]

I think he is pumped up because he is a two play player. His pitching nor his hitting is superb IMO but I'm no scout

He does lead the country in Ks and throws 94 as a LHP with a good curve. Of course, we have two freshmen which throw 94 with a good curve.  Struggled down the stretch as his velocity dropped, but still is a solid pitcher.

[thebignasty]

Pulling the information directly from the Louisville athletics website for conference statistics.  He went 29-99 with 8 2Bs, 3 HRs, and 12 RBIs.  He did draw 24 walks so teams didn't give him a lot to hit, but I still expect better from a top 5 pick in conference play.  He tore it up against weak non-con competition including a 4 HR game against Eastern Kentucky during midweek.  If Spanberger put up McKay numbers in the non-con, you are talking about guy with 30 HRs and like 90 RBIs.

I missed the in conference play part.  That's my bad.

[ucahogfan]

Kevin O'Sullivan is a fantastic coach, but why keep Maldonado in the game when he can't throw the ball?

[thebignasty]

Kevin O'Sullivan is a fantastic coach, but why keep Maldonado in the game when he can't throw the ball?

It's baffling.   If I saw college ball as a step on my way to pro ball it would make me a little uneasy.

[Youngsta71701]

Am I the only one that's hating the fact that Florida is still in it after we blasted them in the SEC tournament?

[TNhawgfan]

Am I the only one that's hating the fact that Florida is still in it after we blasted them in the SEC tournament?

Nope, I don't want Florida or LSU either one to win

[BigSexyHog]

Am I the only one that's hating the fact that Florida is still in it after we blasted them in the SEC tournament?

It's amazing they are still playing. 

[bighog2255]

It's amazing they are still playing.

Why? Because of one meaningless SEC tournament game they didn't care to win? They were a top 10 team all year long. Shouldn't be a surprise that they are still in it

[HogFansReunited]

LSU up 5-0 on Florida St in the 2nd.

[HogFansReunited]

5-1 going to the 3rd.

[Mr.Swine89]

FSU is just not very good. They and A&M just didn't stand a chance this year.

[HogFansReunited]

Still 5-1 into the top of the 6th

[HogFansReunited]

FSU is just not very good. They and A&M just didn't stand a chance this year.

They had an opportunity to put up a few runs last inning but couldn't get it done.

[Mr.Swine89]

Little Kramer looks just like his momma

[HogFansReunited]

5-2 going to the bottom of the 8th. Let's go FSU.

[HogFansReunited]

Little Kramer looks just like his momma

I can't decide who is uglier, Kramer or that Noah kid that played basketball for Florida several years ago.

[HogFansReunited]

5-2 going to the 9th.

[HogFansReunited]

Robertson should have been out at home but the throw was high. Now 6-2

[HogFansReunited]

7-2 LSU up going to the bottom of the 9th.

[HogFansReunited]

 7-4, now with no outs.  Now those two runs LSU got in the top half of the inning are huge.

[HogFansReunited]

I dont see any way LSU can beat Oregon St. twice.

[SPAL]

I can't decide who is uglier, Kramer or that Noah kid that played basketball for Florida several years ago.

Easy....it's Kim mulkey.

[HogFansReunited]

Called strike 3 to end the game... looked way outside to me

[thebignasty]

Hess looks like the guy who doesn't wet the sponge in the green mile.

[Hogs49ers]

I absolutely hate LSU, but I just thoroughly enjoyed watching Heiss close out those last 3 outs - his stuff is electric and I see him pitching in the majors for a long time...

[HogFansReunited]

I absolutely hate LSU, but I just thoroughly enjoyed watching Heiss close out those last 3 outs - his stuff is electric and I see him pitching in the majors for a long time...

I will give him credit, his stuff is damn good. That last pitch was outside though and I hate seeing a game end like that.

[SPAL]

I absolutely hate LSU, but I just thoroughly enjoyed watching Heiss close out those last 3 outs - his stuff is electric and I see him pitching in the majors for a long time...

Intensity.....dude has it.

[Hogs49ers]

I will give him credit, his stuff is damn good. That last pitch was outside though and I hate seeing a game end like that.

I agree with that, but man it is so awesome to watch a legit closer do his thing and completely shut down all hope from the opposing team!

I think I am going to become the "nwahogfan1" of EI and start 20 threads about how bad we need get ourselfs a legit 6'6" athletic closer who will get down and dirty and shut down the other team at the end of games, like he constantly states that we need a big, bad ole 240 lb 6'8" athletic big man that will bang down low over in jump ball haha.

[HogsonHicks]

Kramer looks like a 16-year old bleach blonde trailer park reject chick circa 1984.

[SPAL]

Listening to Eduardo Perez recount stories from his dad playing against some of the greats like Bob Gibson....love it.

[SPAL]

3 close plays have gone against Louisville and I think all 3 were incorrect

[thebignasty]

3 close plays have gone against Louisville and I think all 3 were incorrect

It's been brutal. 

[SPAL]

3-0 count with the bases loaded and you hack at it and dribble it out to the pitcher. Unreal.

[thebignasty]

Can't believe TCU bailed them out like that.

[SPAL]

Good ball game

[hoglady]

Going in really felt Louisville would win that game.
Was pulling for them.
Good game, though.

[Razorback7281]

Mark Winters is a name Louisville baseball will hate now.  Now if they get him again next year in a Super Regional and he hoses them again he will be on the Costello level.

[TebowHater]

Mark Winters is a name Louisville baseball will hate now.  Now if they get him again next year in a Super Regional and he hoses them again he will be on the Costello level.

1 of 4 questionable calls, most at 2B for those who didn't see. All went against UL. Our good friend Jeff Head was at home.

https://twitter.com/BarstoolCards/status/878083956100530176

Ejecting someone so fast in a game of this magnitude looks like that idiot SEC umpire (who was fired from MLB) that ejected DVH without warning earlier in the year

https://twitter.com/SEisbergWCIV/status/878087891552960512

[Razorback7281]

1 of 4 questionable calls, most at 2B for those who didn't see. All went against UL. Our good friend Jeff Head was at home.

https://twitter.com/BarstoolCards/status/878083956100530176

Ejecting someone so fast in a game of this magnitude looks like that idiot SEC umpire (who was fired from MLB) that ejected DVH without warning earlier in the year

https://twitter.com/SEisbergWCIV/status/878087891552960512

Winters was the Ump at 2b that had a terrible night.

[Hogs49ers]

Who is as excited as me to start watching some great baseball early on a Friday afternoon??!?

[Hogs49ers]

Madrigal just gave the ole bat flip after Lange walked him...He also gave Lange the stare down haha not really sure what he was thinking there...

Also, do y'all ever see such a good hitter kick his leg up that much before every hit?  It just looks like it would be hard to time that everytime and adds an extra unneeded variable into your swing? Thoughts from hitters or someone that used the leg kick?

[Hogs49ers]

Wow LSU is so freaking lucky!  Oregon State would have at least 2 more runs right now and be up 3-2 had the umps reviewed the play and the double that was called foul, but the replay clearly showed that it hit the yellow line on the wall...

However, you have to blame the Oregon State coaching staff, mainly the 3rd base coach for not asking for the review...Still extremely lucky for LSU!

Pat Casey just admitted that he made a huge mistake by not asking for the review during his interview, he completely took all ownership of mistake.