G1 Regional Final: Louisiana 2, Texas 4

[Cajunrunner]

We lost a very close game to two pitchers nobody will be surprised to see in the big leagues in 2 or 3 years. Texas needed not one but two Sportcenter top 10 plays to do it.

Our pitching kept us in the game and gave us multiple chances to win, which is all you can ask or expect. Nobody wins in college with two runs.

Our guys played great, especially on the pitching and defensive side. And we had some hard dings to make Texas earn out (and take away runs). Our defense played great as well backing up our pitchers.

If I weren’t a Cajuns fan, the game would have been much more enjoyable, at it was on point with what I like to see in baseball.

[cajun4life]

Guys, we played near flawless baseball and lost. Texas outfielders made spectacular play after spectacular play. Without those plays we beat the longhorns.

[cajunfan79]

Yeah baseball got us is the only way to look at it.

[Grantvb]

I’m not an expert and I only followed the stats feed, but our guys were a little too impatient at the plate. We were getting 3 and out with only 5-6 pitches

[DieHard 1280]

Well, we just need to beat Maine tomorrow morning to make it to Sunday. I expect us to do that.

Brian

LOL. I assumed we’d have to play twice today if we beat Maine.

[ManAboutTown]

No doubt. And if you want to go even deeper, if Deggs sends Rocco on Higgs early single, there was another run to be had.

I’ve applauded the effort today. It was outstanding. And we just got beat.

To nitpick, I didn’t like bunting Hood after Rocco’s single early. And if you’re going to bunt him over to 2nd (I’m not a fan of this, to 3rd, then yeah) with your cleanup hitter, at least send him if you get a hit afterwards.

I also thought it was a quick hook on Nezuh. But who knows if Nezuh said he was running near empty and they were trying to scrape another couple outs. Being worn out after his workload last week, and in hot and humid temps wouldn’t be a surprise at all.

But again, those are nitpicks. It was a hell of a baseball game. Both teams played very well. Someone has to win. Texas made a couple plays to do so.

Wasn’t surprised that they yanked him. Looked like he emptied the tank on that last hitter he faced with FBs for the K. (Struck out the side, IIRC)

I bet we see him again before this regional is over…

[CajunVic]

Wait, wait, wait, 62 pitches was too many on April 28, but 76 is not on June 3 . . .

[Turbine]

Wait, wait, wait, 62 pitches was too many on April 28, but 76 is not on June 3 . . .

Correct.

Within reason arm stamina often increases as the season progresses.

[CajunVic]

Correct.

Within reason arm stamina often increases as the season progresses.

Yes but that was with a couple days rest after an 18 pitch outing. Nezuh will only have 1 or 2 days (if we are moved to Monday because of weather) rest after a 76 pitch outing in the heat of the day . . .

[ZoomZoom]

LOL. I assumed we’d have to play twice today if we beat Maine.

Yup, winner of this game plays loser of Texas/Miami. Long day.

[Boomer]

He’s Boomer’s people in A’Ville.

….Did you know the family? He is a great player

[Turbine]

Yes but that was with a couple days rest after an 18 pitch outing. Nezuh will only have 1 or 2 days (if we are moved to Monday because of weather) rest after a 76 pitch outing in the heat of the day . . .

With more info, good point.

[BeauCajun]

….Did you know the family? He is a great player

I do not. I remember his dad being a good player.

[CajunVic]

I’m not an expert and I only followed the stats feed, but our guys were a little too impatient at the plate. We were getting 3 and out with only 5-6 pitches

Weren’t you expecting us to win with 2 runs?

If so, why would any evaluation of plate presence off a stat sheet even matter?

[lafman1]

Correct.

Within reason arm stamina often increases as the season progresses.

Will Rawls be available?