UK-Bama Game 1

[Jeff Drummond]

 

[Comebakatz3]

Aklinski draws a walk but otherwise UK goes quietly.

On another note, I think camo baseball hats look silly. Ok to wear them as a tribute (which Bama may be doing?) but making them a regular thing irks me.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Pretty easy half inning for Hjelle. 3 up 3 down with a K to start it off.

 

[irishcat1965]

What the hell is Ming doing having your power hitter trying to bunt????

 

[Comebakatz3]

Bama pitcher now getting a very favorable strike zone.

UK got the first two on with a single and then an error on a double play ball. Collett tries to bunt then over (WHY!?!?!) and Cottam strikes out before Dawson bloops one to center for an RBI single!!

1-0

 

[Comebakatz3]

Pompey flew out to center, but UK has the lead early.

 

[Jeff Drummond]

Cats jump out in front of Bama tonight in Game 1 of weekend series. Dawson with RBI single in T2.

 

[Comebakatz3]

A single and a triple ties this up 1-1. That was a quick change.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Bama pitcher is throwing a lot of pitches that look great to hit. Helps he gets the extended strikeout on Cottam and the 3 bunt out on Collett

 

[Comebakatz3]

Now down 2-1 after a ground out to second.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Umpire not consistent at all... we'll see how the zone looks in the T3

 

[LukaszObrzut]

So weird having all that power hitting 6-7-8

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Single Aklinski
Becker line drive hit up the middle-- Aklinski tries to advance to 3rd-- thrown out.

Under Review (call stands) OUT

2 outs

 

[Comebakatz3]

I'm not watching... was he out?

 

[LukaszObrzut]

I'm not watching... was he out?

Bang, bang.. great slide umpire was right on top of it.. called him out.. immediate reaction by 3rd base coach.. but looked like a fair call to me.

 

[DubyaT]

I'm not watching... was he out?

Probably. Camera angle was not particularly conclusive. Being overly aggressive on the base paths costs UK yet again. Johnson nails one to right but RF had him played right and hauls it in on the track.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Johnson rips one down the RF line-- RF goes back on it to make the play

strand one on 2nd.

 

[irishcat1965]

Questionable moves by coaches so far tonite.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

I dont mind the aggressive base running there.. give credit to Bama great throw..

 

[Gabewcat]

How the heck do you bunt with Collett with 2 strikes when 1 swing of the bat can produced 3 runs. Just dumb!

 

[LukaszObrzut]

How the heck do you bunt with Collett with 2 strikes when 1 swing of the bat can produced 3 runs. Just dumb!

He tried to fake the hbp on the last bunt miss. lol.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Sounds like Hjelle is struggling

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Chandler double down the line---- 2nd/3rd bama 1 out

 

[irishcat1965]

Hjelle pitches getting tattooed.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Sounds like Hjelle is struggling

Really being lackadaisical... seems like he gets the corner pitch every other pitch when he misses he gives in with one right down the middle

 

[LukaszObrzut]

44 pitches so far for Hjelle

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Becker nice play at 2nd for the out but Bama plates another run... 3-1

 

[irishcat1965]

Becker has saved Hjelle with two great defensive plays.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Hjelle with the K ... bama returns the favor leaves one on the bases at 3rd..

Becker play probably saved a run.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Power CATS up to the plate... 6-7-8

 

[DubyaT]

Nice play by Becker. Saved a run. 'Cats are going to have to get the bats going, with a 2-run deficit to make up.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Down 3-1... UK also being very aggressive and not getting deep into pitch counts.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Well 2 quick outs for Bama.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Back to back base hits. That feels good out of the bottom of the lineup. Dawson now 2-2.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Bama pitcher seems to have two pitches-- curve/fast.. surprised UK has not been getting more on the board.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Pompey weak grounder ends inning.

 

[DubyaT]

Cats get 2-out singles from Cottam and Dawson but Pompey grounds out to first to end the threat in the top of the fourth.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Ground out to first. Top of the lineup seems like they are struggling.

Another base hit for bama

 

[Comebakatz3]

This is a game we have to have. We should sweep Bama but we certainly can't lose the series. Losing today would be a terrible start. Of course, it's still somewhat early, but it kind of feels like one of those games.

 

[Comebakatz3]

This is what we need right here. Squires working ahead and draws a lead off walk.