Kentucky at JSU (Saturday)

[Comebakatz3]

Williams gives up a 2-2 grounder up the middle. Williams probably mad he didn't get an 0-2 strike called. Follows it up with a K but then hits Reeves. Not the worst person to put on... actually they're saying it hit the bat? Yep. They say it hit the bat. A lucky strike for UK instead. Full count deep fly goes for an out in center. Diving attempt by Ritter and he can't get to it. Puts them on the corners with 2 outs. Harris with an outstanding play to scoop it to Plastiak and end the threat.

4-2 UK

Miss State also lost again to LSBU.

 

[Comebakatz3]

I missed what Anu did, but Harris flew out to center. Two out hit by Rubalcaba. Thrasher grounds out to the pitcher. It was a close play.

4-2 going to the mid 7

 

[Old_Red]

You said 98.5 on iHeart. There are several. Is it from Arizona? I don't see a 98.5 from Kentucky. I've listened to several and none seem to have the game on.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Williams out again. Starts with a K

You said 98.5 on iHeart. There are several. Is it from Arizona? I don't see a 98.5 from Kentucky. I've listened to several and none seem to have the game on.

Search 98.5 Icons.

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[Comebakatz3]

Thrasher with a leaping catch at the fence. Ground out for the first 1-2-3 inning

 

[Old_Red]

Sheesh! I finally figured out duckduckgo was killing it. I now have audio. Sorry to bother.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Jump gets thrown out and Mingione not happy about it. Close play and they thought he was safe. Plastiak also grounds out to short as UK also goes in order.

4-2 going to bottom 8

 

[TuckyBlue]

Missing the game. How did Cotto look?

 

[Comebakatz3]

Thrasher with his second error in as many days. Not what you want from center. It gives up a leadoff triple. They may call that a hit but sounded like he got a bad read and it came out of his glove. Williams still pitching. Strikeout is big and Williams gets it. He gets another K. 2 outs and UK has a chance to strand another leadoff triple. Mound visit but just a chat because its Reeves. Full count. He walks. Deep fly to the warning track is caught by Thrasher.

4-2 going to the 9th

 

[Comebakatz3]

Missing the game. How did Cotto look?

Only listening but he did pretty well. Gave up just 2 hits through 4 or 5 I think.

 

[Old_Red]

The fact that JSU is going pretty much toe to toe with us is a bit concerning.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Fogel grounds one past short to start the 9th. Estep works ahead 3-1 and he draws a walk. Magwood may come out here. He stays in to face Anu. RBI hit into right makes it 5-2. Bunt single by Harris scores Estep 6-2. UK finally got Magwood tired and they're taking advantage.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Rubalcaba was going to bunt but a WP moves Anu to 3 and Harris to 2.

 

[Comebakatz3]

As smart as the staff was to bunt Harris they try to bunt Rubalcaba for no reason and Anu gets hung out to dry when Rubalcaba misses the attempt. First out. Very silly decision there. Let the guy hit.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Rubalcaba then pops out to first. Thrasher grounds out to second.

6-2 going to bottom 9

 

[Comebakatz3]

Strickland coming in to close this out

 

[Old_Red]

Sounds like Strickland is pitching well.

 

[TuckyFB]

Cats go for the sweep tomorrow

Great game

 

[Comebakatz3]

Estep shows the glove and gets out 1. Stricky with the strikeout. A strickout if you will. He's throwing hard. 94mph. 3-1 count. Walked him. Come backer to the mound gives UK the series win. 6-2.

 

[SeanCain]

I’ll take 2-0 to start. Hopefully the sweep tomorrow.

 

[Tskware]

Good well pitched win yesterday, go for 3 today

 

[irishcat1965]

How has Jacksonville State historically done against SEC teams I wonder. Any way you cut it, UK needs to sweep the series.

 

[Comebakatz3]

How has Jacksonville State historically done against SEC teams I wonder. Any way you cut it, UK needs to sweep the series.

Not sure. Might be able to dig that up. UK hasn't played them since the 70s. They've had a decent program at times. 2019 they made a regional final. They're one of the more successful teams in their conference year in and out. Last year they were under .500. This year they are projected 4th in the conference. I don't think they will have a really good year. Pitching depth and experience just isn't there in my opinion. So, winning these is important for confidence and for really just getting our feet wet on the season.

 

[irishcat1965]

Not sure. Might be able to dig that up. UK hasn't played them since the 70s. They've had a decent program at times. 2019 they made a regional final. They're one of the more successful teams in their conference year in and out. Last year they were under .500. This year they are projected 4th in the conference. I don't think they will have a really good year. Pitching depth and experience just isn't there in my opinion. So, winning these is important for confidence and for really just getting our feet wet on the season.

To be honest, after watching our SEC Friday starter having a poor game against this team doesn’t make me feel confident about the season. Now understandably, one game doesn’t make a season and he could end up outstanding. But that and our 5,000 strikeouts against a sub par pitching staff has me concerned even though we scored runs and had very timely hits.

 

[Comebakatz3]

To be honest, after watching our SEC Friday starter having a poor game against this team doesn’t make me feel confident about the season. Now understandably, one game doesn’t make a season and he could end up outstanding. But that and our 5,000 strikeouts against a sub par pitching staff has me concerned even though we scored runs and had very timely hits.

I think Stupp is a solid pitcher. However, he's not the most ideal Friday SEC starter. I'm not sure where he'd rank compared to other league Friday night starters but my guess is he'd be closer to the lower half. He'd probably be viewed by the best teams as a high end day 2 or 3 starter. So, not having a top end ace really hurts. However, UK will try to make up for all that with a deep and experienced bullpen. So, if a starter struggles, we have plenty of arms to throw out there to find the one that works.