Soto's dreams come true

[Turbine]

_ I am asking this for point of conversation and NOT to question Coaches Lotief and Lotief... because they know a hell of a lot more about softball than any of us...

now with all of that out of the way... why did Donna start in either game 2 or game 3 yesterday? _

Adding to KingRob's accurate comment coach Lotief stated it had something to do with Houstons style of hitting, or approach to hitting.

He did not elaborate..

[CajunT]

_ Adding to KingRob's accurate comment coach Lotief stated it had something to do with Houstons style of hitting, or approach to hitting.

He did not elaborate.. _

That and the fact that Donna B. struggled against Houston earlier in the year and Cuevas no-hit Houston last season. Cuevas pitched very well in the end, but ran out of gas.

[RaisingCajun08]

Why would you NOT start the Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year in game 3? posted via mobile device

[CajunRed]

_ Adding to KingRob's accurate comment coach Lotief stated it had something to do with Houstons style of hitting, or approach to hitting.

He did not elaborate.. _

Thanks Turb... I had a feeling it had something to do with their hitting, but wasn't sure. I was glad to see Cuevas get a start and she pitched very well. Got to be happy for her with all she went thru this year after her injury.

And the other comment wasn't accurate, it was stupid.

[Hammer58]

_ I think that after this season, considering where she came from, and how much of an impact Soto has had on this team, she should be considered for the UL Hall of Fame along with a few other softball players who go mostly ignored at UL. _

Man, that Hall of Fame should be filled with softball players. In fact, it should probably have more softball players than players from any other sport. These girls have had a long legacy of success both on the field and in the classroom.

[cajun67]

_ Man, that Hall of Fame should be filled with softball players. In fact, it should probably have more softball players than players from any other sport. These girls have had a long legacy of success both on the field and in the classroom. _

Well said. If one needs to look up scholar athlete at UL, look up softball. Loads of talent in and out of the class room. I really like the idea that a number are now in coaching. Looks like this new crop of freshmen are no exception.

[KingRob]

_ That and the fact that Donna B. struggled against Houston earlier in the year and Cuevas no-hit Houston last season. Cuevas pitched very well in the end, but ran out of gas. _

bourgeois struggled against houston?!? she gave up 2 runs and the offense didn't help any that game.

the coaches know what they are doing.


the road to oklahoma city is paved in vermilion and white.

[CajunT]

_ bourgeois struggled against houston?!? she gave up 2 runs and the offense didn't help any that game.

the coaches know what they are doing.


the road to oklahoma city is paved in vermilion and white. _

Rob, Houston left 10 on base. She walked five batters and had only 1 so. As Turbine stated, with Houston's hitting approach she was not a good matchup.
Bourgeois, Donna.... 6.0 8 2 2 5 1 24 30 119

[IHateLaState]

Coash Lotief (m) said that Houston struggled more with rise ball pichers and did better against sinker ballers... true or not? who am I to say.. Thats' THEIR job....Seems to me they are doing it pretty well... Donna will have a key role in our march to a National Championship....

[cajun4life]

bourgeois struggled against houston?!? she gave up 2 runs and the offense didn't help any that game.

the coaches know what they are doing.


the road to oklahoma city is paved in vermilion and white.

Wella when you have someone who has no-hit Houston and someone who has 2-hit Houston the gal who pitched the two hitter struggled.

Hell I'll take that kind of struggling this weekend.