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Hell of a gritty tourney for the Tigers
Posted on 5/26/13 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 5/26/13 at 9:23 pm
I was at the Beau in Biloxi this weekend and another LSU fan said, "they won't win it all because they dont know how to manufacture runs." I said, "Maybe, but they sure know how to win games."
This tournament was an excellent example. We didn't play our best ball by any meAns, especially hitting the ball ... We also had some mental errors on the bases and in the field... We're shuffling the starting lineup around with the injuries ... But when all was said and done, LSU won the tournament of college baseball's top conference. We fought through some tight/intense games and - Despite our shortcomings - simply found a way to win.
Is this team perfect? No
Do we have some questionable spots in the lineup? Sure
Is our pitching staff all Aces? No.
Do we have head-scratching moments? Yes ...
But make no mistake - this LSU team knows how to do one thing better than any team in LSU baseball history ... Win games. And it would probably be a good bet that the wins will continue to pile up for LSU over the next month.
This tournament was an excellent example. We didn't play our best ball by any meAns, especially hitting the ball ... We also had some mental errors on the bases and in the field... We're shuffling the starting lineup around with the injuries ... But when all was said and done, LSU won the tournament of college baseball's top conference. We fought through some tight/intense games and - Despite our shortcomings - simply found a way to win.
Is this team perfect? No
Do we have some questionable spots in the lineup? Sure
Is our pitching staff all Aces? No.
Do we have head-scratching moments? Yes ...
But make no mistake - this LSU team knows how to do one thing better than any team in LSU baseball history ... Win games. And it would probably be a good bet that the wins will continue to pile up for LSU over the next month.
This post was edited on 5/26/13 at 9:29 pm
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Posted on 5/26/13 at 9:25 pm to JPLSU1981
Our pitching is solid as hell......and we had some guys step up this weekend that we needed to on the mound.
We just need a few guys to get hot (MK, RR, etc).
And hopefully Jacoby can come back and hit like he was before the injury.
We just need a few guys to get hot (MK, RR, etc).
And hopefully Jacoby can come back and hit like he was before the injury.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 9:25 pm to JPLSU1981
I think we cooled down but I have a feeling once the lineup stabilizes again we are about to heat back up.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 9:31 pm to dreaux
People say we suck at hitting, but what team is really much better?
I mean Vandy wasn't today, that's for sure.
This team is noticeably better than last year.
I mean Vandy wasn't today, that's for sure.
This team is noticeably better than last year.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 9:31 pm to JPLSU1981
This is a very good baseball team. I know it is a rant tradition for some the "fans" to come in here and bitch about one thing or another after a victory. Pretty stupid tradition if you ask me, but who can understand coonasses, yats and rednecks? 
Too bad they can't ever be happy.
Too bad they can't ever be happy.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 9:31 pm to JPLSU1981
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"they won't win it all because they dont know how to manufacture runs."
A lot of people jumped on this bandwagon after the Arky loss. I don't think PM makes some of those calls in a game that really matters. But hey, who the frick am I? We just beat a very good Vandy team throwing their ace against our #4 or 5.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 12:35 pm to Tigerdew
This is the kind of team that I looked up at the end of the season and thought to myself, "wow, how the hell did this team win the most games in LSU history?"
Not that this team isn't good, we definitely are very good ... It just doesn't "feel" like one of the best teams we've ever fielded.
Which goes back to my Original point... this team is not perfect by any means, but for whatever reason(s) they just know how to win.
Not that this team isn't good, we definitely are very good ... It just doesn't "feel" like one of the best teams we've ever fielded.
Which goes back to my Original point... this team is not perfect by any means, but for whatever reason(s) they just know how to win.
This post was edited on 5/27/13 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 5/27/13 at 12:39 pm to JPLSU1981
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... It just doesn't "feel" like one of the best teams we've ever fielded.
Maybe because a lot of LSU fans relive the Geaurilla Ball days. This team is very good but in a different way. It reflects what is needed to win in college baseball today.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 12:42 pm to JPLSU1981
I don't think some fans understand baseball. Pitching is a huge part of baseball and if they don't see the ball flying out the yard and hits in the gap all game. Then they think that they suck at hitting. Lsu was top 3 in the sec in offense and that wasnt by luck.
Gray and me i think are thinking the same thing.
Gray and me i think are thinking the same thing.
This post was edited on 5/27/13 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 5/27/13 at 12:45 pm to Gray Tiger
Yeah, the game has definitely changed over the years, specifically with the new bats.
Along with the players and coaches having to adjust, fans also need a little time to "adjust our own mindsets." Just because we don't score 6-10 runs every game doesn't necessarily mean our offense is anemic.
All that said, we have been a little inconsistent at the plate recently.
Along with the players and coaches having to adjust, fans also need a little time to "adjust our own mindsets." Just because we don't score 6-10 runs every game doesn't necessarily mean our offense is anemic.
All that said, we have been a little inconsistent at the plate recently.
This post was edited on 5/27/13 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 5/27/13 at 12:47 pm to TheVille518518
We also have a ton of speed on the bases. With the small ball being played, this is a big bonus which is often overlooked.
We also have the best closer in baseball, which will come in handy in post-season.
We also have the best closer in baseball, which will come in handy in post-season.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 1:06 pm to TIGERSby10
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We also have the best closer in baseball, which will come in handy in post-season.
Yep, I'm still nervous with middle relief tho. Maybe I shouldn't be, but I am. And Eades/Glenn still have the potential to scare me.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 1:07 pm to JPLSU1981
fire javi
Posted on 5/27/13 at 1:09 pm to JPLSU1981
quote:
Is this team perfect? No
Do we have some questionable spots in the lineup? Sure
Is our pitching staff all Aces? No.
Do we have head-scratching moments? Yes ...
Is there any team in history that can answer "yes, no, yes, no"?
Posted on 5/27/13 at 1:10 pm to JPLSU1981
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Is our pitching staff all Aces? No.
I'm only going to be happy if we win the Regional, Super Regional and CWS with a complete game shutout, a no-hitter and a perfect game in that order.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 1:13 pm to JPLSU1981
Some people question Mainieri's lineup choices. As I pointed out yesterday, it's giving some reserves quality playing time, and we may need that down the road. We sure needed it Sunday. The reserves came through big time.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 1:13 pm to Meauxjeaux
I personally refuse to stay in the in-game threads too long, especially in the postseason.
I get nervous enough without all the negative Nancies that want perfection adding feul to my nervous fire.
I get nervous enough without all the negative Nancies that want perfection adding feul to my nervous fire.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 1:14 pm to JPLSU1981
I'd love for a negafan to say something to me IrL.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 1:15 pm to DrSteveBrule
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This team is noticeably better than last year.
and that's and understatement
Posted on 5/27/13 at 1:17 pm to JPLSU1981
I don't even get in them to start with.
Just get my Hawthorne on!
Just get my Hawthorne on!
This post was edited on 5/27/13 at 1:19 pm
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