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Clemon ? Where did you read that 😳Weird. I read that we open against Clemson.
Are we not still trying to get a top 8 seed? Or do we already have one?UofL under Mac has never been about the ACCT. Disregard it. Ignore it. Act like it isn’t happening. Bigger prize awaits.
I searched for the ACC baseball tournament bracket and multiple showed Clemson. I now see Pitt; could have been they were so close that Clemson was projected for our pod. So, Pitt and Ga Tech. Either way - same approach. Just win that first game - period. CDM said this weekend they want to play well in the ACCT but just haven’t for whatever reason. I think they need to get to the semifinals (at a minimum) to get that national seed. Who knows, we play well and a couple of others lose maybe we move up a seed or two.Clemon ? Where did you read that 😳
Baseball America has us projected at 7. D1 Baseball does, too.Are we not still trying to get a top 8 seed? Or do we already have one?
There have been a lot of years when we had one of those secured and the Conference tournament meant nothing.
Amen brother 233, amen.Go back and review the expectations that were posted in preseason, and after the our early non-conference losses by our fans …….. clearly this season has exceeded most expectations as we head into tournament play. I really like our chances with CDM in our dugout.
If GT beats Pitt, expect a staff day and maybe an inning and an AB or 2 fromo Knap on WED as the game means virtually nothing. I'd expect Poland to go against GT on THU to keep him on schedule and try to secure advancing to Semi-Finals.I’m seeing a report on a Clemson site that lists the following schedule:
Tuesday: GT vs Pitt at 11am
Wednesday: UofL vs Pitt at 11am
Thursday: UofL vs GT at 11am
Exactly right. Pitt defeated Georgia Tech 12-6. Tomorrow at 11am, Cards versus Panthers for the berth in semifinals. The Cards will also have a game against Tech on Thursday, but that game has no bearing on which team advances.If I’m putting this together right assuming Pitt hangs on to this game all we need to do is beat Pitt
And Poland was the winning pitcher in the one game UofL won.Such a tough call. Cards lost 2/3 at Pitt.
I agree it's now win or go home.This is a NO BRAINER!! Cards start Poland against Pitt! Stay with him until the game is well in Hand. This is single elimination Baseball, Boys. You play each game like there is NO TOMORROW.
Poland will have a little bit longer leash, then the others. They will stay with Poland as, long as we can stay within 3 runs, if we get behind. Let's just count on Jared giving us 7-8 solid innings. Then throw the ball to Prosecky, if the score is close down the stretch. Use tomorrow as a Tuneup for the Saturday semi. Anyone heard if Knapcek is playing? Sure hope he is ready to go. We need all hands on deck today!If this pitching rotation is as focused in this tournament as they were against UK and Vanderbilt ….. we will be fine.
I am not going to question CDM’s decision on naming the starting pitcher, as I do believe that he will expect every arm on the roster to be focused and prepared. Unlike so many contests this regular season, I suspect he will quickly pull any starter or reliever as soon as he suspects they cannot find the zone.
What I heard over at the field last week was ACC tournament on Knap. I'd expect he's gonna play today.Anyone heard if Knapcek is playing? Sure hope he is ready to go. We need all hands on deck today!
Yeah,elimination settings change that dynamic. I think you're right about Poland too,if that's how they go.Unlike so many contests this regular season, I suspect he will quickly pull any starter or reliever as soon as he suspects they cannot find the zone.
I think Dan will get some heat for this lineup. His approach is unique. The ACCT is not a focus of his, it seems. But this lineup was questionable, IMO.Today's lineup. No Knap, No Cam, No Poland.
Just depends on what others do I think.Hopefully this did not cost us a super regional.
I'm just gonna assume Mac was trying to get thru the day going staff(which would include Poland for an inning) and saving Poland for the semi final game Saturday.Understanding benching Masterman. The dude has been having bad at bats for awhile now. But not starting Poland just doesn't make sense unless the pitchers arm wasn't ready. McDonnell may not have wanted to stress his only starting pitcher just for the ACC tournament?
I looked on the ESPN app for tomorrow’s game time, Cards are now ranked 10th.Just depends on what others do I think.
Of course,we could slide out of the top eight but get back in if any of the top seeds falter in Regional play.