BB Final: Louisiana 7, App State 2 SBC Tournament G2

[RaginScotsman]

Definitely some similarities. Like the Cajuns, they have some power with a similar OB%. They hit a little better for average. Not great defensively, but ok. Tyler Owens (7-2, 3.37, 74.2 IP, 27 BB, 72 BB, .229 OBA) has really been their only reliable starter ... bit of a drop-off after that (he threw yesterday vs. Georgia State). But they have an excellent and deep bullpen, including a closer that is rather salty (6'6" Nick Jones). Nick Jones (1-0, 1.12, 40.1 IP, 5 BB, 63 K, .197 OBA, 17 saves) closed the game vs. Georgia State and was impressive. You do not want to be behind in the 8th inning. And yes, that is not a typo ... 5 BB in 40.1 IP and 63 Ks.

Obviously they have POY Mason McWhorter (.363 with 16 HRs). But they have some others that can do some damage ... including several guys that set the table with .400+ OB% and another double digit HR guy in Noah Ledford (14 HRs).

Georgia Southern probably goes with big Senior RHP Jordan Jackson (4-6, 5.64, 60.2 IP, 13 BB, 66 K, .307 OBA) or Freshman RHP Chase Dollander (4-3, 4.04, 49.0 IP, 28 BB, 64 K, .262 OBA) on Saturday. Dollander had been the Saturday guy, but had some struggles late in the season and Jackson filled that role with success last Friday (moving from #3 in the rotation) with a 3-2 win over UTA (going 6 innings, yielding 3 hits, 2 runs, none earned ... no BB and 9 Ks). I would expect to see the 6'6" Jackson on Saturday.

Brian

Good stuff, Brian. Thank you for the breakdown.

It's going to be fun game with obviously a lot on the line. Should be a buzz on Saturday.

Not trying to get too far ahead, but with SOAL opposite us, how poetic would it be to beat the Jags in Alabama for a tournament championship. Again.

[GoneGolfin]

Good stuff, Brian. Thank you for the breakdown.

It's going to be fun game with obviously a lot on the line. Should be a buzz on Saturday.

Not trying to get too far ahead, but with SOAL opposite us, how poetic would it be to beat the Jags in Alabama for a tournament championship. Again.

It would be a glorious weekend.

Brian

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Louisiana's pitching staff held App State to two runs, and an eighth-inning grand slam by Ben Fitzgerald helped lift them to a 7-2 win in an elimination game.

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[Turbine]

This win is in the VAULT.

[IHateLaState]

Looking like our head coach may be a tad bit better than these message board coaches. Things setting up pretty darn good under his guidance for a Cajun Sunbelt Championship.

Way to go Cajuns.

Wait... What?? Heresy!!!!!!!!!

[JayWalker]

Interesting thread, as always.

I've said this many times...as sideline coaches we think the way Tony thought because that's what we were used to.

Matt coaches differently. Very differently.

He had a quick hook Thursday because Cooke suddenly started laboring. He brought in Talley during the most critical time of the game and wanted him to face just six batters. Arrighetti did the rest.

Today, every pitcher on the staff is ready to go, with exception of Cooke. Carter Robinson starts today and Matt will take it one inning at a time. Good coaches coach differently during the tournament especially where pitching is concerned.

We may throw two or three guys today.. We may throw 7 or 8. We shall see.

Something we've done this weekend that we were poor at during the season is scoring with two outs. We need to keep that up.

Brian's preview of GS was spot on. They can really swing it.

[CajunVic]

It is really fun to watch the talent which comes out on the mound deep into conference tournaments.

[Dad04]

Not sure when, but I am looking forward to Sam Riola getting back on the mound.

[CajunVic]

Not sure when, but I am looking forward to Sam Riola getting back on the mound.

Have to wonder whether that will repeat itself but is sure as hell was pretty.

[Rougarou]

Not sure when, but I am looking forward to Sam Riola getting back on the mound.

Yes.