UL vs USA game 2

[wcd35]

_ Getting overused is necessary when you have no one else. This is just not the case with this team. She is just not as effective this way. You're right, fielding is a bigger problem than the pitching. Pitching has been generally on a sublime level. The thing is, we can more effectively use all of the pitchers because we have depth. I don't know, maybe the depth is not there in regards to defense. Sacrificing defense for offense is probably vital. We can do what we can do. As for Cuevas, how can you play through an injury or pitch your butt off when you never go in? Does she have an injury that causes her to sit? For someone who pitched almost 300 innings her freshman year, I'd say she
she's a warrior. While maybe not quite at the level of Brignac or Bourgeois, a spot start or a few innings on a weekend could be beneficial. _

And thats what I'm saying too. As for injuries, its a fact that she has been injured numerous times and mostly minor stuff that she could have pitched through. Last year she should have claimed a bigger role but it didnt happen. If she can earn it from here on in, I'm all for her getting starts more often.

[J-Town Cajun]

The games where we have gone up by 8 or more runs why not pitch Cuevas for the remainder of the game. If she struggles they can always reinsert the starting pitcher.

[wcd35]

_ The games where we have gone up by 8 or more runs why not pitch Cuevas for the remainder of the game. If she struggles they can always reinsert the starting pitcher. _

The coaches can be a little stubborn and will throw Hill or Sigur when they really should go with Cuevas. When we get into the postseason the big 3 should be the only ones getting innings. The other 2 would only see time when we are getting beat

[lcitsh]

_ It seems like they had lost confidence in Cuevas. I don't get it, either. Bourgeois has been great, but Cuevas is a very good pitcher who performs great when given the chance. Hopefully, 8 strikeouts in 3 innings will restore the Lotief's faith._

Yeah, they have lost confidence in Cuevas, but not for the reason you think. They know she can pitch. The problem is mental. Brittany has lost confidence in herself. When she enters a game and is ineffective, she doesn't believe she belongs out there. Stefni & Mike have offered her the ball on several occasions, but she has turned them down. She doesn't want to go out there and run the risk of failing.
This will be Brittany's last year with the team. She is looking to graduate either this or next semester and skate on out of here.

[lcitsh]

_ I think I would have pitcher Brignac in game 2 and then Bourgeois the next day in game 3. Back to back games is tough when it seems she may be hitting a little wall. _

You needn't worry about Donna hitting a wall. Her training rivals a triathlete's regimen. She is a fanatic about her health. I am not exaggerating when I say she could pitch three games in a day and not be winded.

[J-Town Cajun]

_ You needn't worry about Donna hitting a wall. Her training rivals a triathlete's regimen. She is a fanatic about her health. I am not exaggerating when I say she could pitch three games in a day and not be winded. _

I am not worried about her getting winded or mentally fatigued as she looks to be in great shape and is a bulldog/competitor on the mound. I worry about arm fatigue and losing some stuff on her pitches.

[LSUalum1]

""Are you sandbagging us?""

No, not at all. LSU would have to score 8 or 9 to beat UL. Not going to happen.

Ex. Tonight LSU was leading Arkansas 7 - 3 in the 5th and lost 8 - 7. 2nd game LSU won 10 - 4. We have the hitting, but no pitching at all. Reminds me of slow pitch games. lol.