Ball State at Kentucky (Game 1)

[Comebakatz3]

I apologize I wasn't able to get a preview thread out this week, I've been fairly busy today. I will say that Ball State is a solid team having split 2 of 4 against Arizona and taking 2 of 3 against Bradley. They haven't played since last weekend, so they should come in fairly well rested. Again, their offense doesn't appear to be anything amazing... they've only scored over 5 runs in 1 of the 7 games they've played and they got blanked twice. So, I am hoping that UK pitching can keep their scores low and our hitters show up and put up 6+ in each game. I'll post the lineup when it is released, likely around 3pm.

 

[Comebakatz3]

UK will wear their cream jerseys today but other than that all things look pretty consistent.

 

[dtjr]

We need Zeke and Ritter to start hitting

 

[Comebakatz3]

We need Zeke and Ritter to start hitting

That would be huge. Really, it might even be good to shuffle the lineup a bit and have someone else hitting at the bottom so you have Schultz possibly being more effective when the lineup flips over.

 

[TuckyFB]

I wish they would sell those cream jersey's. I would get one in a heart beat.

 

[Comebakatz3]

I wish they would sell those cream jersey's. I would get one in a heart beat.

Likewise. I keep checking out the UK equipment sales on that auction website hoping that one will show up on there, but there hasn't been one yet. I imagine if one shows up it won't come cheap.

 

[TuckyFB]

Ritter keeps the Cats alive - He needs to do more of that.

 

[BlueStoops]

We need Zeke and Ritter to start hitting

Bottom third of the lineup been a struggle. Still early but wonder if Kessler, Grace, Shelby (move Schultz back to 2b) will start to get more starts. Not sure there is someone that will replace Ritter, so hopefully he can keep his head above water

 

[TuckyFB]

T.J. Collett comes in clutch and gives the Cats 1-0 lead

 

[TuckyFB]

Bases loaded with 2-0 lead with Ritter coming up

 

[TuckyFB]

Ritter strikes out... He's got to be better. Top of the 4th coming up.

 

[Aday117]

Solid inning. Bottom of the order is going to have to start producing or we’ll struggle in league games. Ritter takes way too many good pitches.

 

[cats1068]

Is it a rule that UK can’t have a player, that plays the 6, that can hit the ⚾️? There’s been a lot of non hitting players over the years that have played at that position 😔

 

[TuckyFB]

Ritter is a damn good Shortstop but his hitting is high school level still

 

[TuckyFB]

Ball State has guys on the corners with 1 out and this is why we had to get some runs with the bases loaded in the b3rd

 

[TuckyFB]

2-1 UK after a Ball State sac fly

 

[TuckyFB]

B4th coming up

 

[TuckyFB]

3 up, 3 down.... It looked like Rhodes had a HR but umpire called it foul.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Who is the guy doing the play by play tonight? I've never heard him before. He's pretty good.

 

[TuckyFB]

Defense has been better than the other night

 

[TuckyFB]

Who is the guy doing the play by play tonight? I've never heard him before. He's pretty good.

I don't know but he has been good so far.

 

[cats1068]

Who is the guy doing the play by play tonight? I've never heard him before. He's pretty good.

Andrew Murphy. The voice of the Lexington Legends

 

[TuckyFB]

Andrew Murphy. The voice of the Lexington Legends

Nice

 

[Comebakatz3]

Andrew Murphy. The voice of the Lexington Legends

Kind of thought that might be the case. He definitely sounds more like a professional radio guy. A lot of detail.

 

[Aday117]

My goodness swing the bat boys.

 

[Comebakatz3]

9 strikeouts for UK. 6 in a row. Not ideal.

 

[Comebakatz3]

10 and 7 now. Ugh.

 

[TuckyFB]

Strikeout City for us today. Not good.

 

[cats1068]

Make it 10 and 7 in a row

 

[Comebakatz3]

Holy cow, home plate umpire is huge

 

[Old_Red]

Strikeout City for us today. Not good.

Seems like the ump has a pretty large strike zone both low and high. Seems to be affecting the hitters.

 

[TuckyFB]

We've got ourselves a helluva pitching battle

 

[Comebakatz3]

Well, finally avoided a strikeout. Hill gave it a ride, but couldn't find the gap.

 

[KYExtemper]

A test of pitching wills at this point. Having a one run lead makes me nervous, though.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Strikeouts are like nails on a chalkboard. Lol

 

[Comebakatz3]

A test of pitching wills at this point. Having a one run lead makes me nervous, though.

I like it in some ways. A good test. Will be interesting to see who UK turns to in such a tight one and how long they go with Stupp.

 

[Aday117]

Wish coach would see what other bats he has that could maybe hit. Hoping our pitching holds on.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Whew after that pitch it might need to be a short leash. That was a dangerous pitch left up.

 

[Comebakatz3]

I'd come talk to Stupp right here.

 

[KYExtemper]

Worried about that happening