BB Final: Louisiana 0, Murray St. 2

[DocCajun]

That Antchak AB. Crucial and brutal.

I am not qualified to question Robe but I was shocked he was in at that critical moment...Granted, that is based on my assessment of him last year

[Cajunnewby]

Doesn't matter how good the pitching is, if you can't hit,you won't win.
I see a lot of these types of games this year if the bats don't turn it around

[TjCajun]

Horrible showing hardly any bright spots besides Marks im ____ed..I'll try to be optimistic but damn guys get it together

[angeleast]

Well , hopefully this is an eye opener for Lott et all

[TjCajun]

I'm starting to question Talbot also

[cajunhawk]

It's just the start. Our hitters start like their feet are in wet cement. They will come around. I just wish Tony felt the urge to get gutters off on the right foot instead of pitchers.

[DocCajun]

It took us a long time last season to make any meaningful adjustments offensively. Hopefully, that means we've learned our lesson. We will see

[ManAboutTown]

It's just the start. Our hitters start like their feet are in wet cement. They will come around. I just wish Tony felt the urge to get gutters off on the right foot instead of pitchers.

We talked about this last year. You can't think your way through an at bat. Too much going on up stairs.

[CajunAlum10]

I hated the move to PH for Lott and let Izzy get a bunt down. I get the situation, you want to move the runners over. But it was the first time all game where their ace was starting to lose control, and we decide to give him a free out. I'd rather take our chances with our new toy in Lott and let him swing away and try to create something with runners on 1st and 2nd. It's always an odds game. But I like being more aggressive and losing to open up the season rather than playing it safe and losing.

[DocCajun]

I hated the move to PH for Lott and let Izzy get a bunt down. I get the situation, you want to move the runners over. But it was the first time all game where their ace was starting to lose control, and we decide to give him a free out. I'd rather take our chances with our new toy in Lott and let him swing away and try to create something with runners on 1st and 2nd. It's always an odds game. But I like being more aggressive and losing to open up the season rather than playing it safe and losing.

If you recall, that was one change we made halfway thru the season last that paid off in the long run - foregoing bunts and letting our batters swing it

[axg8750]

Cajun bats got hot (warm) towards end of last season which made most of us fans forget (or excuse) just how poor the team's approach at the plate was for the most part of the season.

Looks like that late season success also convinced Talbot that whatever approach he is coaching to his Cajun hitter is a good one that he should continental to use this season. I realize a team can't just replace a hitting coach like Deggs but I'm not a fan of Talbot's approach. Maybe we are just still spoiled from Deggs' explosive lineup.

First game of a long season. I have faith Coach Robe will get his team going. Just frustrating to lose when pitching staff gives you every chance to win.

[LouisianaB]

Didn't see the game. But I remember dropping the home opener in 2014 (correct me if I'm wrong). We went on to host a Super that year.