BB G1: Louisiana 4, UC Irvine 7

[Dad04]

Looks like a Deggs style team for the first time. He will probably emphasize getting runners on to maximize return on those HRs. I think pitching will be something they are going to figure out over the next few weeks. Ray looked very sharp. Hopefully defense cuts down on mistakes. Irvine looks about as fundamentally sound as you get.

Btw, Robertson was in RF I believe.

I’m excited for the remaining games in this series.

RF is correct. My bad. The wild card is Durke. The good Durke would be helpful.

[Rougarou]

Give me good Durke and I want to see Trey LaFleur on the bump.

[CrazyCajun]

I did not say the crowd wasn’t loud. I just expected at least a full grandstand for opening day.

Those are mostly corporate sponsor tickets.

[Cajun90]

So many stupid comments in this thread

Yep....

Credit to UCIrvine. They are a very solid club. Some of the best and most consistent bunts I've seen a team put down in a long time.

[RoarMan]

So many stupid comments in this thread

+1

[JayWalker]

I did not say the crowd wasn’t loud. I just expected at least a full grandstand for opening day.

All those tickets were sold. There was no question tv would keep some away tonight because of the cold and wind.

And, you can direct some of your comments to those on this board who got really excited when tv came on. Some of them have season tickets.

[JayWalker]

So many stupid comments in this thread

get used to it. 80% of the folks on this board don't have a baseball mentality and look at it like it's football. Drives me nuts.

[ManAboutTown]

5. Bunt defense drills will be installed next practice.

TR was in RF because he has an arm injury. It’s also why JBo was at 3rd.

TR makes both of those throws to 1B. I’m not concerned one bit our defense. In fact, down right giddy.

[ManAboutTown]

RF is correct. My bad. The wild card is Durke. The good Durke would be helpful.

Durke is touching 96 with 2-3 inches of movement on his 4 seamer, per the ump at the last scrimmage.

His breaking ball and change are still not deceptive enough out of the hand, in my opinion. But! If we can get consistent with those pitches, he’s a star.

Command looks better though.

[ManAboutTown]

Yep....

Credit to UCIrvine. They are a very solid club. Some of the best and most consistent bunts I've seen a team put down in a long time.

They are really freaking good. They scored 7. Could have scored 12.
Frias battled and they are solid defensively. Super athletic. Well coached.

They are a legit top 25 ball club.