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re: PM on the pitching next weekend
Posted on 5/30/17 at 9:28 pm to GMoney2600
Posted on 5/30/17 at 9:28 pm to GMoney2600
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he's literally our 7th best pitcher. He's pushing a 5.00 ERA.
And could still probably shutout Texas Southern.
Once again...
It's. Texas. fricking. Southern.
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Posted on 6/1/17 at 4:17 am to nicksaur3
Source tells me Friday start will be Poche' 100%. He's the only one that has proven he can go on short rest. Look at last year's regional for example, Utah Valley and Rice
Posted on 6/1/17 at 5:52 am to High C
quote:There is one strategy that has some logic to it. And it's a risk vs reward calculation.
I just can't grasp burning Poche against a SWAC team with a losing record when you have a perfectly capable Gilbert right there.
If, for some unfathomable reason, you lose that game one you now will have to play an extra game. An extra game is a burden on whole staff, or at least a starter/some bullpen/closer (starter could be johnny wholestaff).
So a short, easy game for Poche has little effect down the road where the risk has a much larger effect, if it were to come to fruition. ETA: with the assumption Poche will have a short, easy game.
Not saying I agree with either move, but I can see that being a legitimate argument.
There's also the "momentum" argument. LSU was/is a hot team and stayed hot through the SEC tourney. By starting a proven starter and increasing the chances of a blowout (as opposed to a win with more scoring by the opponent) that "hot feeling" will continue back home at The Box. That is also legitimate, and baseball people do think that way. It could be nothing more than "we're playing with confidence, let's not risk eroding it one bit".
This post was edited on 6/1/17 at 5:57 am
Posted on 6/1/17 at 8:41 am to I20goon
Hopefully LSU can jump to a 8 run lead in 2 innings and all this talk is for nothing. Poche throws 30 pitches, gets a W and we see him next Saturday. 
Posted on 6/1/17 at 8:57 am to LSU ATC
quote:The starting pitcher must pitch a minimum of 5 innings to get credit for the win unless the coach announces before the game starts the starting pitcher will pitch fewer than 5 innings like LSU has done several times this season for mid-week games.
Hopefully LSU can jump to a 8 run lead in 2 innings and all this talk is for nothing. Poche throws 30 pitches, gets a W
Posted on 6/1/17 at 9:23 am to LSURussian
In 2004, LSU actually hosted a super regional when they were originally paired with Rice's regionally, the #6 national seed. A&M ended up winning our regional, due in large part to the fact that Texas Southern upset us (the defending national champions) in our opening game.
Phil Humber, our ace (and widely regard to be the worst pitcher in MLB history to throw a perfect game), gave up 4 ER to TSU and the rest was history.
The game was also marred by two lightning delays, which could happen tomorrow.
There is definitely merit to not pitching your best against TSU. Just saying that it can bite you in the arse.
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Phil Humber, our ace (and widely regard to be the worst pitcher in MLB history to throw a perfect game), gave up 4 ER to TSU and the rest was history.
The game was also marred by two lightning delays, which could happen tomorrow.
There is definitely merit to not pitching your best against TSU. Just saying that it can bite you in the arse.
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Posted on 6/1/17 at 9:43 am to LSURussian
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The starting pitcher must pitch a minimum of 5 innings to get credit for the win unless the coach announces before the game starts the starting pitcher will pitch fewer than 5 innings like LSU has done several times this season for mid-week games.
I assume that would be the plan for CPM. Curious though. Does the same apply for a weather delay? Weather delay before 5 innings with the lead good enough for the victory. Who would get the win in that situation?
Posted on 6/1/17 at 10:30 am to Hold That Tiger 10
Another factor is with the rain this weekend we don't know if play will be suspended after 4 innings due to a 2 hour rain delay. Do you bring in a new pitcher after.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 10:50 am to nicksaur3
Rantz could win Friday, not sure why we'd burn Poche but I'm not questioning PM... he's pulling all the right levers right now.
This post was edited on 6/1/17 at 10:52 am
Posted on 6/1/17 at 10:53 am to lourob
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Source tells me Friday start will be Poche' 100%.
I dont believe you (Ron Burgundy voice).
As stated, I cant believe we burn our #2 guy on TSU.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 10:56 am to Lakeboy7
Confirmed Poche to start tomorrow
Posted on 6/1/17 at 10:57 am to Lakeboy7
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As stated, I cant believe we burn our #2 guy on TSU.
Well, we burned him against Utah Valley last year. It's a real possibility if weather cooperates.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 10:58 am to Sampson
Rant bout to melt.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 11:01 am to Broski
Yep and as usual, for absolutely no reason
Posted on 6/4/17 at 10:38 pm to AtlantaLSUfan
quote:Hi.
The freshman Walker's arm is looking tired
Posted on 6/4/17 at 10:55 pm to drizztiger
Good bump. No idea what he was watching. It was a strange post because his normal ire is directed solely at Mainieri.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 10:56 pm to drizztiger
Pitching rotation worked...maybe not perfectly but it worked and guys that needed work got work.
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