BB G2 final: Louisiana 2, Southern Miss 3

[GoneGolfin]

Three strikeouts in the 9th with the tying run on base. I don't understand pinch hitting for Torres right there instead of pinch hitting for Alexander who struck out to end the game. I guess it must have been the right / left matchup, but I would still prefer Torres over the last two outs... Bats got to get going tomorrow versus tba!

I did not like that move either. Additionally, you are down by one. If you happen to get one, you are minus your best defensive Catcher for extras.

Brian

[GoneGolfin]

Keep in mind I’m not saying this is why we lost or questioning the decision. Our bats (other than Debo) have let us down big this weekend. However, Langevin when we bring him back around in a series this year:

Wright State: 1 IP 1 H 2 BB 1 ER
Texas State: 1 IP 3 H 1 BB 2 ER
ULM: 1 IP 1 H 1 R 0 ER 0 BB
USM: 1 IP 1 H 1 HBP 1 ER

That’s good for an ERA of 9. Just something to keep in mind going forward. Definitely seems to be diminishing returns. Only 14 pitches last night though. It was almost a guarantee we’d see him again.

I noticed this earlier in the year as well. And it is not just the number of pitches (and/or stress pitches), but getting hot in the pen costs something as well. I was hoping for a day off ... and letting him go as long as possible on Sunday.

Brian

[CajunConnection]

Is it just me or do we tend to start hitting in the later innings
I think we are very weak at the end of the batting lineup
All can change quickly

[ZoomZoom]

USM tried to be Santa Clause, UL just didn’t open the gifts. Smoked both their challenges after two innings and failed to walk 2 4 in the 8th. First year HC coaching with ego.

[sportsfanatic21]

I noticed this earlier in the year as well. And it is not just the number of pitches (and/or stress pitches), but getting hot in the pen costs something as well. I was hoping for a day off ... and letting him go as long as possible on Sunday.

Brian

Same. I figured we’d see LP for one of those 3-4 inning outings tomorrow. I get why they did it today, thinking he’d be today what he was last night, but I think there’s enough data now to show that he’s not comfortable with it.

Especially when Martinez was cruising.

As for the offense, Taylor, Lafleur, Higgs, and even Stelly are all streaky hitters. When they are going good, they’re all REALLY good. When they are all NOT going good…at the same time, it’s a pretty short lineup.

Hopefully a couple of them get going again tomorrow.

[NOCajun]

Well, the CAJUNS can still win the series AND still win the Conference!! LET'S GEAUX!!!

#cULture
#WeAreLouisiana
#GeauxCajuns
#BeatSouthernMiss

[cajundiehard]

Same. I figured we’d see LP for one of those 3-4 inning outings tomorrow. I get why they did it today, thinking he’d be today what he was last night, but I think there’s enough data now to show that he’s not comfortable with it.

Especially when Martinez was cruising.

As for the offense, Taylor, Lafleur, Higgs, and even Stelly are all streaky hitters. When they are going good, they’re all REALLY good. When they are all NOT going good…at the same time, it’s a pretty short lineup.

Hopefully a couple of them get going again tomorrow.

Agree. I was optimistic LP would be effective Sunday after throwing only 14 Friday.

JT Etheridge will do the job tomorrow.

What does USM have left for pitching? Anyone know who TBA is? Cajuns need to get the bats going early - and more than just Debarge.

[CajunSID]

I noticed this earlier in the year as well. And it is not just the number of pitches (and/or stress pitches), but getting hot in the pen costs something as well. I was hoping for a day off ... and letting him go as long as possible on Sunday.

Brian

It’s a fair question, but he was 94-96 in the 9th, and the game-winning hit was as a mid-90’s fb that had some really good late movement.

Give USM credit for that. Reason game was lost was too many giveaway AB’s, particularly by a couple leftys.

Might be time to accept fact this offense isn’t very capable against above-avg to good pitching. It’s more than a trend.

[ZoomZoom]

Side note, Troy takes 2-0 series lead in Conway.

[cajundiehard]

Yep. Troy is only 3 games behind the Cajuns after today's games. Gotta get back on track.