Game 23 THREAD:#24 Arkansas(18-4, 3-0 SEC) vs #18 Missouri(20-1, 3-0 SEC)

[HogFansReunited]

Was watching the broadcast on Watch ESPN... Even the announcers have mentioned that it appears the home plate ump's strike zone has grown considerably since the delay.

Yeah, he is calling it both ways though. Batters need to adapt because it's obvious the ump will call anything close a strike.

[JHGiunta]

Harris to the plate (1-1, 1b and BB)

First pitch is up out of zone

1-0, fouled straight back off press box
1-1, Hit sharply to SS and Biggers makes the diving stop and throws just in time to first.. (VERY NICE PLAY)

[JHGiunta]

2 down for Mompierre.... (0-2, K)

First pitch is a called strike

0-1, popped up to LF and Bonfield gloves it to take us to the top of the 7th

Due up for hogs

Bonfield
Koch
Fletcher

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                             6               Top 7th                        2

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

[JHGiunta]

Jax Biggers is the REAL DEAL!   WOW.  He makes MLB worthy plays look easy

[FraggleHog]

Efficient inning. Good to hang a 0 on the board for them. It appeared they were starting to get some momentum.

[JHGiunta]

Bonfield stepping into the right side...(1-2, 1b)

First pitch is low for ball 1

1-0, popped up into short center field and gloved by Brumfield for out number 1

[FraggleHog]

Jax Biggers is the REAL DEAL!   WOW.  He makes MLB worthy plays look easy

Before the season. DVH was quoted claiming he's the best SS he's ever had in his career.

[JHGiunta]

Grant Koch up to the plate..(1-3, 1b with RBI)

First pitch is a foul ball

0-1, in the dirt for ball 1
1-1, breaking ball is outside for ball 2
2-1, in the dirt for ball 3
3-1, fouled straight back
3-2, payoff pitch is way outside for ball 4 and the WALK

[JHGiunta]

Dominic Fletcher to the plate with 1 on and 1 out...(1-3, 1b)

First pitch is right down the middle for a strike

0-1, breaking ball way inside for ball 1
1-1, through the hole in the right side for a single....runner holds at 2nd

Shaddy to the dish with 2 runners on and 1 out

[JHGiunta]

Carson Shaddy will face a new Missouri pitcher.....(1-3 with a Double)

New Pitcher is Junior Nolan Gromacki 5'11 191lb

2.16 ERA 2 BB 10 SO

[ThisTeetsTaken]

Jax Biggers is the REAL DEAL!   WOW.  He makes MLB worthy plays look easy

[southarkhog06]

Nice to make them burn some arms on Friday.

[JHGiunta]

Shaddy steps in.....Runners at 1st and 2nd with 1 out

First pitch is swung on and missed

0-1, tapped foul off to the right and quickly down 0-2
0-2, taken in the dirt...trying to get him to chase one
1-2, tapped foul into Missouri dugout
1-2, ball is way outside and by the catcher....runners move up to 2nd and 3rd
2-2, taken for ball 3 and count is full
3-2, time called by Shaddy.....payoff pitch is

[JHGiunta]

Swung over for the STRIKEOUT.....

2 down and 2 on

Dang IT!

[SPAL]

Filthy pitch

[ThisTeetsTaken]

Cole hiting a buck sixty one.

[JHGiunta]

Eric Cole up with a chance to do damage... 2 on 2 out  (0-2, K)

First pitch is a swinging strike 1

0-1, layer off the breaker and it's low for ball 1
1-1, Ripped down 1st base line and fielded but the P doesn't cover......we plate 1.

HOGS lead 7-2

[ThisTeetsTaken]

But gets an RBI!

[SPAL]

Atta kid....Big run there

[JHGiunta]

Runners at the corners and 2 down for Jack Kenley  (0-1)

First pitch is tapped foul to the left...

0-1, looking to bunt down 3b line and it goes foul.....good thought with 3rd baseman playing deep
0-2, blocked in the dirt by C
1-2, in the dirt but dug by C but Cole takes 2nd......now 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs for Kenley
2-2, STRIKES OUT SWINGING on a NASTY PITCH

[SPAL]

This break in the action is brought to you by the LSU chemistry program.

[ThisTeetsTaken]

Mizzouri pitchers that we've seen today have some nasty stuff.  Hogs have had too much timely hitting for them so far.   Go Hogs!

[JHGiunta]

Bottom of the 7th for Missouri and due up is the 7,8,9 hitters

Arkansas makes the change to Dominic Taccolini

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

                                                      
                                                   
                             7               Bot 7th                        2

                   
               1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R  | H   | E  |LOB
ARK     0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |    |    |  7  | 10 | 0  | 7 
MIZ     0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |    |    |    |  2  |  5  | 1  | 4 

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

KKKKKKNIGHT's K's = 7



Blaine's line
IP = 6.0
ER = 2
R = 2
H = 5
BB =1
K's = 7
TP = 88
ST = 56
ERA = 2.51

[JHGiunta]

Brian Sharp is at the plate

First pitch is outside for ball

1-0, low for ball 2
2-0, Lined into center for a leadoff single

[SPAL]

Dang it taco.....Throw strikes.

[JHGiunta]

Nelson at plate with 1 on and 0 outs...(0-2)

First pitch is a called strike on outside edge as batter shows bunt

0-1, tapped to second and throw goes to first for out number 1 and runner to 2nd

[JHicks3636]

Nice job by Knight today considering the long break.

[SPAL]

Good play there by slim Shaddy.

[JHGiunta]

Matt Berler (0-1) at the plate with RISP and 1 out

First pitch is inside for ball 1

1-0, called strike at the bottom of the zone
1-1, breaking ball in there for called strike 2
1-2, outside for ball 2....he thought about swinging
2-2, STRIKES OUT LOOKING on a breaking ball that catches lower outer corner......TACO's 1st

[SPAL]

Looked like a slider there....Good pitch..

[JHGiunta]

Connor Brumfield (2-3, 2-1b's) at plate with RISP and 2 down

First pitch is a called strike

0-1, called strike on outside edge
0-2, through the legs of Koch but the runner gets caught in a pickle and is tagged out to end the inning.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

                                                      
                                                   
                             7               Top 8th                        2

                   
               1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R  | H   | E  |LOB
ARK     0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |    |    |  7  | 10 | 0  | 7 
MIZ     0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |    |    |  2  |  6  | 1  | 4 

[SPAL]

Their coach, Steve Beiser , reminds me of Tyler Clipboard with those glasses.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

TIME TO CALL THOSE HOGS!

[JHGiunta]

Headed to top of the 8th with HOGS up 7-2

Due up for the good guys...

Biggers
Arledge
Spanberger

[SPAL]

Hopefully 🌮 can finish this one and save our arms.

[JHGiunta]

New Pitcher for Missouri is Ryan Lee

Biggers stands in and takes strike 1

0-1, through the right side for a leadoff single..

[JHicks3636]

Biggers average up to .324

[JHGiunta]

Jake Arledge to the dish with 1 on and nobody out (1-2)

First pitch is a sacrifice bunt down the 1st base line....runner moves up

[JHGiunta]

Chad Spanberger (2-4, 3 RBI) stands in with RISP

First pitch is a called strike

0-1, outside for ball 1
1-1, skied high to the SS in short LF....2 down for Luke Bonfield

[JHGiunta]

Luke Bonfield (1-4) stands in with 2 outs and RISP

Pickoff move to 2nd but Biggers dives in safely

First pitch is taken low for ball 1

1-0, went around on the check swing says the 1b umpire
1-1, tapped up the middle and SS commits error on the transfer... and Biggers with a heads up play takes home...

HOGS up 8-2

[JHGiunta]

Grant Koch at the plate with runner at first and 2 out... (ALL HOG RUNS WITH 2 OUTS TODAY)

First pitch is a called ball 1

1-0, takes ball 2
2-0, Roped into LF for a single.....

[SPAL]

Arkansas is 9/16 with 2 outs....

[ThisTeetsTaken]

Arkansas is 9/16 with 2 outs....

Not too shabby...

[SPAL]

How many pitchers have they put on the mound so far today?

This is the 4th relief pitcher I think

[JHicks3636]

How many pitchers have they put on the mound so far today?

5

[azhog10]

Bonfield caught napping.....