Garrett Schmeltz to get the start tomorrow.

[CardX]

Hmm. Ok. In Mac we trust.

 

[earsky]

I'm a little surprised he's announced it already. I like the way he's been pitching and I thought Pitt figured something out in that 3rd or 4th inning with either him or Williams' pitch sequence.

 

[ulcards1]

Coach is the best coach in America and support him 100%, but I am firm believer in pitching best available in postseason. I'd go with Poland, put pressure on the other teams and hope for us to scratch out another couple of wins.

 

[Bardman]

I am still fine with no Poland Friday. While I like Schmeltz I am really thrown off by the choice.

 

[jpa2825]

Would be surprised if SEMO batters get to see him a 2nd time through the order. Kuehner would be my bet and try to bridge to Hawks & Prosecky (if situation warrants).

 

[Cardsfan25]

I’m okay with this move, I just hope he doesn’t bring Poland out of the pen again. I think starters tend to struggle coming in as relievers more than relievers starting a game. Interested to see if Tate sees a start this post season, he’s really come into his own as the season went on.

 

[nccardfan]

I’m ok with Poland not starting. I agree that Schmeltz may only go 2 or 3 innings unless we build an early lead, which is key. My concern is when Poland actually does start because of the lengthy layoff between starts. SP’s need a routine.

 

[2330859]

Just avoid putting the opponents on base via walks! Getting behind the count has been a huge problem for this rotation all year. You see some guy’s hitting below .200 and we struggle finding the strike zone ….. that has to stop going forward.

 

[earsky]

Garrett looked great those first 2 innings against Pitt. I think the plan is to duplicate that and maybe some more.
The bigger the lead the longer the leash.

 

[CardX]

Would be surprised if SEMO batters get to see him a 2nd time through the order. Kuehner would be my bet and try to bridge to Hawks & Prosecky (if situation warrants).

I think you might be right. Can't help but wonder if SEMO feels a little disrespected.

 

[nccardfan]

Knap playing!!!

 

[CardX]

I like this lineup.

 

[earsky]

Coach Williams gotta keep these guys off balance all day. I gotta feeling we're bout to see Battle Royale.

 

[earsky]

Garrett Schmeltz been waiting for this moment since he stepped on campus.
Congratulations Garrett on a fine performance.

 

[CardX]

Garrett Schmeltz been waiting for this moment since he stepped on campus.
Congratulations Garrett on a fine performance.

Superb outing. Never doubted it for a moment. Good call, Mac.

 

[Bardman]

Garrett was superb. He was let down by his defense early.

 

[2330859]

Two (2) early and uncharacteristic errors, otherwise a shutout would have not been out of the question.

 

[Louisville1stCards4ever]

Poland has a 1.80 ERA at home this year with 64 Ks in 45 innings. I like our chances to stifle the hot Michigan offense early on. Need to get out to an early lead

 

[ulcards1]

Garrett came through big and Tate did his job. We are in very good spot, so let's take care of business.