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How would you handle the pitching for Omaha?
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:10 pm
We are back to essentially a regional format, 3 wins in a row gets you to the championship series. Our side of the bracket has Wake Forest, UTe/USM, and UTw/Stanford.
Dating back to 2015, there has only been 1 team (Oregon St.) that has advanced to the championship series when losing their game 1 in Omaha.
The way Jay has handled Skenes, I fully expect him to go game 1. I think game 2 will be handled in the same fashion as this weekend, Floyd with a shorter leash. If Thatcher isn't used in game 2, he'll go game 3. If Thatcher is utilized, Jay will go with Coleman as stated in his post game last night. I think Money would be utilized to start an if needed game 4 scenario.
Game 1 - Skenes
Game 2 - Floyd
Game 3 - Hurd/Coleman (pending Hurds use in game 2)
Hopefully we can stay in the winners bracket. I don't think we have the pitching to navigate the losers bracket.
Dating back to 2015, there has only been 1 team (Oregon St.) that has advanced to the championship series when losing their game 1 in Omaha.
The way Jay has handled Skenes, I fully expect him to go game 1. I think game 2 will be handled in the same fashion as this weekend, Floyd with a shorter leash. If Thatcher isn't used in game 2, he'll go game 3. If Thatcher is utilized, Jay will go with Coleman as stated in his post game last night. I think Money would be utilized to start an if needed game 4 scenario.
Game 1 - Skenes
Game 2 - Floyd
Game 3 - Hurd/Coleman (pending Hurds use in game 2)
Hopefully we can stay in the winners bracket. I don't think we have the pitching to navigate the losers bracket.
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Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:11 pm to GeauxTime9
Wow you really went out on a limb here. Do the lineup prediction next.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:12 pm to GeauxTime9
I may be in the minority but I want Hurd starting game 2. He’s been pitching great lately and he’ll be fully rested.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:12 pm to GeauxTime9
With Wake Forest waiting for us in round 2, it’s tempting to consider using Skenes. If Southern Miss beats Tennessee it would definitely become an option on the table.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:14 pm to AtlantaLSUfan
Doubtful. You keep Skenes on schedule especially since both the USM and Tennessee Ace is really good.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:14 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
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Wow you really went out on a limb here. Do the lineup prediction next.
I don't see him changing it, it's been the same for the last 5 games.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:14 pm to GeauxTime9
Start Skenes every game
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:15 pm to SemiNoblePursuit
Given the schedule for Omaha you should start Skenes game 1. The earlier he pitches the earlier he can come back and pitch again.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:16 pm to AtlantaLSUfan
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If Southern Miss beats Tennessee it would definitely become an option on the table.
After CJJ pitched Skenes against Tulane, if he holds him for game two in Omaha I’d be shocked.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:17 pm to SemiNoblePursuit
I’m not sure if Hall would be available Game 1. He has thrown a lot the past couple weekends. They held him to Game 2 of the Super. If USM wins today, I think you could consider holding Skenes. Don’t think they would, but it could be become a consideration.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:17 pm to GeauxTime9
There were questions a few weeks ago. There really aren’t now
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:17 pm to GeauxTime9
You likely nailed it, makes sense for the schedule to use Skenes game 1.
I’d be lying though if I admitted it’s not too bad that we’ll miss out on Skenes vs Wake Forest in Omaha. With as great an offense as they’ve had all year, that’d genuinely be one of the most intriguing matchups in recent memory.
Oh well, rather see him in the championship series like normal.
I’d be lying though if I admitted it’s not too bad that we’ll miss out on Skenes vs Wake Forest in Omaha. With as great an offense as they’ve had all year, that’d genuinely be one of the most intriguing matchups in recent memory.
Oh well, rather see him in the championship series like normal.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:18 pm to GeauxTime9
I think Money gets some innings. Big ball park. Balls do not jump in there and Money has issues but throwing strikes is not one.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:19 pm to GeauxTime9
LSU does not have the luxury of a deep starting rotation to be able to hold the ace for game two. Pitch Skenes in an attempt to win early. Let Floyd and Hurd carry their load. Bats get/stay hot and we ride.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:20 pm to GeauxTime9
My thoughts?
Every team in Omaha is fricking good.
Go Skenes game 1. After that then and only then can we try and get cute.
The whole "save Skenes for Wake crowd" will be in for a rude awakening if LSU loses game 1 and we don't see them.
Every team in Omaha is fricking good.
Go Skenes game 1. After that then and only then can we try and get cute.
The whole "save Skenes for Wake crowd" will be in for a rude awakening if LSU loses game 1 and we don't see them.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:20 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
While I agree. If USM make it to Omaha their ace Hall is on fumes he’s been overworked the last month I wouldn’t be afraid of him one bit.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:21 pm to Jdash13
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After CJJ pitched Skenes against Tulane, if he holds him for game two in Omaha I’d be shocked.
After looking at the Omaha bracket and it essentially being two regionals that advance to a super regional style format, I think that's the reason you saw Skenes against Tulane. Jay is extremely deliberate, it would not shock me if that was his plan for Skenes.
Game 1 of Regional
Game 1 of Super
Opener of Omaha
Game 1 of Championship Series
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:23 pm to AtlantaLSUfan
I don’t think LSU has the pitching depth to come out of the loser’s bracket. You don’t risk it, pitch Skenes game 1.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:25 pm to GeauxTime9
How are we supposed to answer this without knowing the weather???
In all seriousness, you plan to stick with the same weekend rotation. As you alluded to, the only exception would be if you need to pull Floyd early and you have to put Hurd into Game 2.
In all seriousness, you plan to stick with the same weekend rotation. As you alluded to, the only exception would be if you need to pull Floyd early and you have to put Hurd into Game 2.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:27 pm to GeauxTime9
I don't see many people complaining about Crews & White going 1 & 2 in the order anymore 
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