Game 24 THREAD:#24 Arkansas(19-4, 4-0 SEC) vs #18 Missouri(20-2, 3-1 SEC)

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

#24 ARKANSAS AT #18 MISSOURI
at Columbia, Mo, Taylor Stadium

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

  WELCOME TO RAZORBACK BASEBALL 2017 - HOGVILLE.net OFFICIAL GAME 24 THREAD
         #24 ARKANSAS (19-4, 4-0 SEC) AT #18 MISSOURI (20-2, 3-1 SEC)

                         This is game 2 of a 3 game SEC series with Missouri


SATURDAY'S First Pitch is set for 2:01 pm and WILL BE TELEVISED ON THE SEC NETWORK . This game may (not likely) also be streamed live online on SEC Network Plus accessible at WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app.  (check your listing up until game time)

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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SATURDAY'S STARTING PITCHER- ARKANSAS:
RHP Trevor Stephan, ERA 1.19,  W-L 4-0,  IP 30.1, SO-40,

GAME/SERIES NOTES:  http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Missouri-Game-Notes.pdf

ARKANSAS PREVIEW: First SEC Road Test Takes Hogs To Missouri
http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/first-sec-road-test-takes-hogs-to-missouri/

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

ARKANSAS SEASON STATS:   http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/teamcume-13.htm



MISSOURI STARTING PITCHER:
LHP Michael Plassmeyer (4-0, 2.89 ERA)

MISSOURI QUICK FACTS:  http://www.mutigers.com/documents/2017/1/12/2017_MIZZOU_BASEBALL_QUICK_FACTS.pdf

MISSOURI GAME/ SERIES NOTES: http://admin.mutigers.com/documents/2017/3/22/2017_Mizzou_Baseball_Game_Notes_vs_Arkansas.pdf

MISSOURI PREVIEW: http://www.mutigers.com/news/2017/3/22/no-18-mizzoubaseball-hosts-arkansas-in-sec-weekend-series.aspx?path=baseball

MISSOURI  BASEBALL WEBSITE:  http://www.mutigers.com/index.aspx?path=baseball&;

MISSOURI STATS:  http://admin.mutigers.com/cumestats.aspx?path=baseball&;

MISSOURI ROSTER:  http://www.mutigers.com/roster.aspx?path=baseball

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TIME TO CALL THOSE HOGS!

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WEATHER WATCH:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/columbia-mo/65201/daily-weather-forecast/329434?day=2

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

SATURDAY'S STARTING PITCHER- ARKANSAS:
RHP Trevor Stephan, ERA 1.19,  W-L 4-0,  IP 30.1, SO-40,

Trevor comes into the game with 40 Strike Outs so far this season, 6 more than Blaine Knight started with on Friday. Trevor has given up  8 BB on the year.

[JHicks3636]

The teams need to get up, out to the stadium, and start playing while the rain holds off. Looks like rain chances significantly rise about 11 a.m.

[JHicks3636]

Arkansas and Auburn, the only remaining undefeated teams in SEC play, both go after their 20th win of the season today. They would join Missouri who is the only SEC team to win 20 thus far. On the flipside, Tennessee, Georgia and Texas A&M have yet to win a Conference game this year.

[BigBrandonAllenFan]

[ricepig]

https://twitter.com/RazorbackBSB/status/845691857975857155

[ricepig]

https://twitter.com/RazorbackBSB/status/845698388721065984

[ricepig]

https://twitter.com/RazorbackBSB/status/845701813890437122

[JHicks3636]

Looks as though the worst storm is presently on top of Columbia
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/columbia-mo/65201/weather-radar/329434

[RazrRila99]

Jhicks/ARKANSAS and all the other PBPrs out there - I want to thank you in advance.  Im not able to follow the game as timely as I want but yall keep me updated without wading through riff raff. 

A big WOOOO PIG to yall!!!

[ucahogfan]

[ucahogfan]

https://twitter.com/RazorbackBSB/status/845701813890437122

Interesting breakdown for this lineup today with a LHP starting.  5 of our 9 starters are LHHs although the 4 RHHs can all rake and are currently hitting .315 or better.

I would have like to see McFarland in at DH over either Burch or Kenley, but strangely enough, he has struggled against LHP while doing well against RHP.

[ricepig]

https://twitter.com/RazorbackBSB/status/845706299295850496

[SPAL]

Starting at 215 I'm told

[JHicks3636]

Texas A&M finding conference play tough as they have not won an SEC game yet and already trail Vandy 11-0 in the 3rd today.

[trippigs]

Starting at 215 I'm told

Well I will get my Sonic drink right at the start of happy hour and hustle home. Tornado sirens went off in Hot Springs last night but no damage. Go Hogs

[JHicks3636]

Jhicks/ARKANSAS and all the other PBPrs out there - I want to thank you in advance.  Im not able to follow the game as timely as I want but yall keep me updated without wading through riff raff. 

A big WOOOO PIG to yall!!!

Thanks! I enjoy doing it and I am sure everyone else likes to help as well. I have those times like yesterday when this is my only link to the game. Each pbp person has his or her own style and that is part of the fun. There is no wrong or right method. It's all for fun and information.

[HogFansReunited]

With the weather looking bad, I would consider saving Stephan for game 3.

[Razorbacks#1]

                                                       
                                                   
                             0               2:15 p.m.                      0

                   
               1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R  | H   | E  |LOB
ARK       |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0 
MIZ       |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0 

[bulldog04]

Interesting breakdown for this lineup today with a LHP starting.  5 of our 9 starters are LHHs although the 4 RHHs can all rake and are currently hitting .315 or better.

I would have like to see McFarland in at DH over either Burch or Kenley, but strangely enough, he has struggled against LHP while doing well against RHP.

DVH said on the radio show that the pitcher is actually better against righties than lefties and has really struggled against lefties.  That tells me without seeing the guy pitch is that he has a good changeup and lacks a quality breaking pitch.  We shall see

[pigture perfect]

Jhicks/ARKANSAS and all the other PBPrs out there - I want to thank you in advance.  Im not able to follow the game as timely as I want but yall keep me updated without wading through riff raff. 

A big WOOOO PIG to yall!!!

This is me as well. I've been in a transition with my job last year and this. Next year will be my year to be able to get more involved. You guys are awesome. If I would have to rid myself of all but one thread, these baseball threads would be my keeper. Really, really appreciate all the work.

[JHicks3636]

Ole Miss-Kentucky has ended on SEC Network. Arkansas-Missouri up next.

[SPAL]

DVH said on the radio show that the pitcher is actually better against righties than lefties and has really struggled against lefties.  That tells me without seeing the guy pitch is that he has a good changeup and lacks a quality breaking pitch.  We shall see

Yeah...Pretty much. From what I've watched of him, he is a location guy. Nothing over powering and he isn't gonna hit 90 on the gun. He does have decent swing and miss stuff. If he is hitting his spots, he can go 6 innings. If not, it'll because long day for them. He doesn't have the arsenal to battle back if he is missing.

[JHGiunta]

Here is the seasons stat sheet so far.......

[Razorbacks#1]

                                                       
                                                   
                             0               Top 1st                      0

                   
               1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R  | H   | E  |LOB
ARK       |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0 
MIZ       |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0 

[HogFansReunited]

Vandy is up 15-0 over Texas A&M right now.

[JHicks3636]

Leading off the game for Arkansas

1. Arledge      .380
2. Spanberger .209
3. Bonfield      .315

[JHGiunta]

Michael Plassmeyer on the mound for the Kitties....

4-0  31.2 IP  2.89 ERA  37 K  10 BB

Fastball 85-87 MPH

[JHGiunta]

Here we go...

Play Ball!

[JHicks3636]

Arledge starts off the parade today, a ball starts the game, 2-0, 3-0, 3-1, 3-2, Ks swinging

[JHicks3636]

Spanberger starts with a strike, 0-2, singles into a very wet right field, man at 1st, 1 out

[JHicks3636]

First pitch is sent to right by Bonfield, runners at the corners with 1 out

[ucahogfan]

Spanberger starts with a strike, 0-2, singles into a very wet right field, man at 1st, 1 out

Ball just died when it hit where they dumped all of the water from the tarp.  He squared it up pretty well too.

[JHicks3636]

They say the tarp water was poured off into right field

[JHicks3636]

Koch takes a ball, goes 1-1, 2-1, smashes foul for 2-2, Ks swinging on what looked like a ball, 2 gone

[JHicks3636]

Fletcher takes a strike, 0-2, 1-2, foul, grounds up the middle and 2B makes a good play to get the runner at 2nd to end the inning

0-0 after 1/2

[Razorbacks#1]

                                                       
                                                   
                             0               Top 1st                      0

                   
               1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R  | H   | E  |LOB
ARK     0|    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |  0  |  2  | 0  | 2 
MIZ       |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0 

Go RAZORBACKS! :razorbacks:

[JHicks3636]

Coming up for Missouri in its first at bat

1. Brumfield     .368
2. Harris         .328
3. Missner       .303

[ricepig]

They say the tarp water was poured off into right field

Well, you either do the burrito fold, or right/left field where you have the extra drainage for it.

[JHicks3636]

Brumfield takes a strike, 0-2 on a foul, 1-2, 2-2, foul, full count, foul, walks to put the lead-off runner on

[JHGiunta]

Can't lose that leadoff hitter like that after being up 0-2.....tried to get him to chase instead of going after him.

[JHicks3636]

Harris takes ball 1, 2-0, 2-1 on a missed heater, grounds into right for a single, at the corners with 0 out and we have early trouble

[SPAL]

Nothing good happens when you can't throw strikes.

[JHicks3636]

Missner takes a strike, 1-1, making throws to 1B to keep the runner close, 2-1, 2-2, strikes out, but double steal nets a run, runner advances to 2nd with 1 out

1-0 Missouri

[ucahogfan]

Throw down to 2B would have been called batter's interference if Brett Eibner was at the plate and Perry Costello was behind it.

[SPAL]

This has the feel to the Oklahoma State game to me. Just not good in any area of the game.