BB Final: UL 8, Northwestern 10

[IberiaCajun]

The Cajuns take on the Northwestern St. Demons Wednesday night at 6 P.M. at M.L. 'Tigue' More Field at Russo Park.

https://ragincajuns.com/news/2020/2/...k-matchup.aspx

[IberiaCajun]

https://ragincajuns.com/news/2020/2/...k-matchup.aspx

The Ragin' Cajuns (2-6) recently dropped two out of three against Virginia Tech, but were able to claim their first win against an ACC program since June 14, 2000, when they defeated Clemson at the College World Series.

[IberiaCajun]

https://ragincajuns.com/watch/?Live=1161&type=Live

[CajunPilot1]

It's going to be a cold night at the ballpark tonight. Let's right the ship and get out with a W.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Babs said that they didn’t bunt in the 9th vs VaTech because essentially they just felt it wasn’t the way to go at that moment. Often what you do is how you are feeling. I guess it’s like going for two at the end of a football game when one gets you to overtime. You’d rather risk the game on one play than an overtime because you have a better chance of getting the one long shot than a string of plays.

[ZoomZoom]

Ragin' Cajuns (2-6) recently dropped two out of three against Virginia Tech, but were able to claim their first win against an ACC program since June 14, 2000, when they defeated Clemson at the College World Series.

20 years...I'd have to look back and see if lack of opportunities is the reason or did not get the job done. The statement alone doesn't tell the story.

[GreatestStory]

Babs said that they didn't bunt in the 9th vs VaTech because essentially they just felt it wasn't the way to go at that moment. Often what you do is how you are feeling. I guess it's like going for two at the end of a football game when one gets you to overtime. You'd rather risk the game on one play than an overtime because you have a better chance of getting the one long shot than a string of plays.

I heard him say that on the radio... but I am not buying it.

Babs said that they "do what they are feeling" (aka go with their gut), and the very next sentence he is saying that baseball is a game of statistics and they use all kinds of stats to make decisions. Don't those two statements contradict each other?

A team batting average of .150 means one out of 7 guys is getting a hit. Seems like that stat right there would tell you what you need to know regarding laying down a bunt to tie the game.

Seems like the stat of 13 runners left on base through the first 8 innings of the game would be an indicator that your team can't push runs across the plate.

Seems like a stat of 13 strikeouts through the first 8 innings of the game would lead you to believe your guys are struggling to hit the ball and you may want to lay a bunt down.

Still can't believe we squandered not only that game, but also the series. Just man up and say that looking back maybe they should have bunted to tie the game.

ANYWAY... let's try to get a W tonight and start a win streak.

See y'all at the Tigue tonight.

GEAUX CAJUNS!!

[Turbine]

Babs said that they didn’t bunt in the 9th vs VaTech because essentially they just felt it wasn’t the way to go at that moment. Often what you do is how you are feeling. I guess it’s like going for two at the end of a football game when one gets you to overtime. You’d rather risk the game on one play than an overtime because you have a better chance of getting the one long shot than a string of plays.

Assistant coaches are caught between a rock and a hard place.

They are compelled to execute the philosophy of their boss.

They have to be careful not to imply disagreement with their current or previous boss. Even when the philosophies are diametrically opposed to each other.

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Babs said that they didn’t bunt in the 9th vs VaTech because essentially they just felt it wasn’t the way to go at that moment. Often what you do is how you are feeling. I guess it’s like going for two at the end of a football game when one gets you to overtime. You’d rather risk the game on one play than an overtime because you have a better chance of getting the one long shot than a string of plays.

Deggs said he doesn't squeeze with no outs. Said it's a good way to hit into a triple play. His comments were included in an article in the DA's Monday edition.

[GreatestStory]

Deggs said he doesn't squeeze with no outs. Said it's a good way to hit into a triple play. His comments were included in an article in the DA's Monday edition.

Really?!?

I'd love to know how many times in Degg's coaching (or playing) career has his team bunted into a triple play.

...versus how many times he's seen a pitcher strike out the side.

You can't even begin to twist a story enough to convince me the odds of those two events happening are anywhere in the same neighborhood.

[Turbine]

Deggs said he doesn't squeeze with no outs. Said it's a good way to hit into a triple play. His comments were included in an article in the DA's Monday edition.

unless he is saying base runners have zero awareness, that reasoning makes little sense.

Bunts are only ever successful because of the delay in the fielder getting his glove on the ball.

Because of that delay the odds of a triple play on a bunt are among the smallest odds in all of baseball. That is unless the runners are ignoring the location of the first out.

jmo

[Turbine]

Really?!?

I'd love to know how many times in Degg's coaching (or playing) career has his team bunted into a triple play.

...versus how many times he's seen a pitcher strike out the side.

You can't even begin to twist a story enough to convince me the odds of those two events happening are anywhere in the same neighborhood.

Losing by going down 1,2,3 is the real triple play to avoid.