BB G1: Louisiana 5, Texas State 7

[ManAboutTown]

Credit to Deggs & the hitters for making an obvious adjustment in the 5th and 6th innings.

The first Tristan had a wipeout slider that was extremely effective against our aggressive style. Stivors is a veteran with big league 12-6 breaker.

Our team showed fight in a hostile environment against a very good team, and we got their best shot. Still can’t keep giving freebies on the mound.

Today will be interesting.

[LifeTimeCajun]

How bout a 10 game win streak boys?!

[ULvictory]

We talked about it with Brian on the podcast the another night. Texas State is the last team you want to give freebies to or allow them to jump to an early lead. But in spite of being down 5-0, we still didn't quit and fought to the final out.

Today, let's stay away from the free walks and try to score on them early.

[sportsfanatic21]

We talked about it with Brian on the podcast the another night. Texas State is the last team you want to give freebies to or allow them to jump to an early lead. But in spite of being down 5-0, we still didn't quit and fought to the final out.

Today, let's stay away from the free walks and try to score on them early.

That’s probably the key to beating them. Once you’re down 3-4 runs, it takes away your ability to be aggressive and put pressure on their defense. And their defense is one of the two weaknesses they have.

The other being a lack of a 3rd starting pitcher.

Get out in front early and make them make plays. You win today and you have a big pitching advantage in game 3.

That said, it’s easier said than done. Their guy on the mound today is really good.

[CajunVic]

Oh, it’s the “we facing a couple of really good arms” thing.

[sportsfanatic21]

Oh, it’s the “we facing a couple of really good arms” thing.

Well he’s got the 2nd best ERA in the conference, behind the first reliever they used last night.

He’s 6-1 with a 2.42 ERA and 1.06 WHIP.

Whether or not you think he’s a “really good arm” is up to you.