CWS First game thread

[OldDude]

big opportunity missed

[commadore]

This ump is pretty sharp through two innings. He's getting the close ones right - and telling them where they are.

Low strikes are in play - but consistent.

I don't know, Bradfield is 5'10" with a 4'10" strike zone. Calling both the highs and the very lows.

[roanoke]

Bradfield strands runners on second and third.

3-1 Arizona after 2. We got Zona's pitch count up that inning. But no runs to show for it.

Wish more guys would do what Keegan did - and with two strikes, shorten up the swing and put it in play,

[commadore]

So when we get to the third, will Young start with a K to put us in a hole to start?

[roanoke]

Another sharp inning from Rocker. 62 pitches through three.

Heart of our order up. Young should sit on a curve - that is what they are throwing him.

[charlestonalum]

Another quick 3 outs - need a big inning now.

[commadore]

Told you. Has become a near worthless hitter.

[roanoke]

Give CJ and Keegan credit for hustling down the line. Both safe by a whisper.

[roanoke]

Thomas lunges at the first pitch for the second at-bat in a row. Why?

3-1 bad guys after 3. We have had baserunners every inning. Too much swing and miss.

[OldDude]

Nine inning game, but feeling nervous. Our bats need to produce a little more.

[charlestonalum]

Young has 66 strike outs and our announcers say " he has to work on that."

[roanoke]

74 pitches through 4. Kumar has rallied nicely.

Bats need to wake up.

[commadore]

Their shortstop looks like a girl.

[roanoke]

Gonzo!!!!!!

[commadore]

GONZO! TIES IT WITH ONE SWING! FABULOUS TWO OUT HIT.

[OldDude]

Yesssssir !!!

[commadore]

Seriously, Gonzo was pitiful in the SEC tourney. But the last couple of games he has awakened. We need him to hit like this. I think I'll take credit...since I posted whether he'd gotten a hit in a meaningful situation, he has been on fire.

[roanoke]

Two out homer ties it.

New ball game. Big inning coming up for Kumar. Keep it going.

[blackgold61]

Their shortstop looks like a girl.

She is a pretty good fielder

[DivergentDore]

Nice piece of hitting by Gonzo. Low outside fastballs follow breaking pitches up and in. He sat on outside fastball and hit through the ball instead of trying to pull.