SBC Tourney G1: FIU vs. Louisiana

[CajunT]

One of the other pitchers could have came in and threw some strikes. It wasnt like they were knocking the stuffing out of the ball. Wallace wasnt putting the ball ober the plate.

But hey, in the end Coach made the right decision.TThy got out of that game with a win. I am worried about how much that game took iut of Jordan though.

Also, if Coach didnt make a pitching change in THAT situation it shows that he has zero confidence in anyone not named JW. I really thought some of the other pitchers were starting to build confidence towards the end of the year.

Going to be tough to win a regional like that.

Not being sarcastic, but what have you been watching all year? There has been no second pitcher that has stepped up with any consistency other than the occasional short stint all season long. Coach Lotief stated Monday that he would not change that approach for the Sun Belt Tournament and go with what they have done during the 22 game winning streak.

What you will see is Wallace starting games as they advance and if they can jump out on an opponent with a big lead than you might see someone come in to pitch a short stint in relief. If the Cajuns make it to the final day and have to play two games, than you might see Brown start one game and Wallace come in for a relief stint to close the door. He is going to ride Wallace as much as possible this week and in the regional.

[axg8750]

Not being sarcastic, but what have you been watching all year? There has been no second pitcher that has stepped up with any consistency other than the occasional short stint all season long. Coach Lotief stated Monday that he would not change that approach for the Sun Belt Tournament and go with what they have done during the 22 game winning streak.

What you will see is Wallace starting games as they advance and if they can jump out on an opponent with a big lead than you might see someone come in to pitch a short stint in relief. If the Cajuns make it to the final day and have to play two games, than you might see Brown start one game and Wallace come in for a relief stint to close the door. He is going to ride Wallace as much as possible this week and in the regional.

I guess it was just tough to see Wallace struggling so badly out there.

But like a true competitor she fought through it and got the W!

[CajunRed]

I've seen Martinez, Brown and Hamilton pitch in numerous games this year. Unless we would catch a team on a very bad day for them, none of those three can win a game for us. We will go as far as Wallace...backed up by a bunch of runs...will take us.

[wcd35]

I can't see this team winning a regional much less a super regional with one pitcher.

Teams have been winning regionals and supers with 1 pitcher since college softball came into existence. It's still very possible. Today was not indicative of how this team has performed or how Wallace has pitched recently.

[Duggie35]

Maybe Wallace was due for a subpar performance and now that she got it out of the way she will get back to her usual brilliant self!

[CajunAmos]

I do have to say that after struggling with control through the fifth she was pretty solid in the last three innings. The throwout by Leandra Maly at 2nd was clutch and probably won us the game, but it won't show up on the stats.

[RaginScotsman]

I can't see this team winning a regional much less a super regional with one pitcher.

Baton Rouge did it last year.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Way to hang on. Thankfully we have the late game so Jordan has more time to rest. It would be nice if Troy could come through, but we'll be ready for South Al tomorrow if they don't.

The only rest time that matters is sleep time. Two or three hours more or less after a good nights rest makes no difference.

Clearly coach was hoping to take a nice big lead into the late innings, and have Jordan limit her pitch count by frugal substation. That is out the window now.

[CajunRed]

Baton Rouge did it last year.

Wallace has had a very good year, but not a great year. She has gone through stretches where she just plain overpowered the lesser hitters she faced...but then was very hitable when facing quality hitters.

Don't get me wrong. I am very glad to have her and think she can be one of the very best to ever pitch here. That will come in the next two years as she improves.

[CajunFan3406]

I can't see this team winning a regional much less a super regional with one pitcher.

Still waiting for you to come out the closet.

[lcitsh]

Baton Rouge did it last year.

Nope. Brittany Mack & Rachele Fico.

[Frenchie35]

Has anyone notice Jordan's delivery in the circle? Was there something different? Can't put my finger on it but I thought I saw some little change. Want say what I think it is untill I see some film of her in past games. Then I might have been seeing something not there because of her poor start.