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Skenes is starting this game
Posted on 6/26/23 at 7:50 am
Posted on 6/26/23 at 7:50 am
Every Skenes appearance this year has been a starting role. CJJ isn’t going to change that now. Limited Pitch count or not, skenes is starting this game. Hurd to relieve and Cooper to close. Stick to what’s worked regardless of circumstances.
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Posted on 6/26/23 at 7:55 am to lsusieg25
I think we should use an opener. As soon as he gets into any trouble, Skenes emerges out of the bullpen and Florida gets intimidated. We need 27 outs, Skenes cannot get all of them, this is the most efficient way.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 7:56 am to lsusieg25
I agree, I’d just add Herring to the mix. He’s available.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 7:57 am to AtlantaLSUfan
Op is right.
Skenes has to start.
Skenes has to start.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 7:58 am to des4271
People who are against this think JJ plans on him going 9 and throwing 120 pitches.
He knows the team plays their best when their bulldog is starting. Start Skenes, see how he does and you never know, he might have 50 pitches through 4 innings. I think at most he goes 5 maybe 6.
You work all year to get to today, you don't sit the possible number 1 pick on the bench.
He knows the team plays their best when their bulldog is starting. Start Skenes, see how he does and you never know, he might have 50 pitches through 4 innings. I think at most he goes 5 maybe 6.
You work all year to get to today, you don't sit the possible number 1 pick on the bench.
This post was edited on 6/26/23 at 7:59 am
Posted on 6/26/23 at 7:58 am to AtlantaLSUfan
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I think we should use an opener. As soon as he gets into any trouble, Skenes emerges out of the bullpen and Florida gets intimidated. We need 27 outs, Skenes cannot get all of them, this is the most efficient way.
No, you keep him as close to his routine as possible. He hasn’t come out of the pen all year. It’s a completely different thing.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 8:17 am to lsusieg25
Fans overthink so freakin bad. Skenes isn't throwing entire game! So they will wait as long as possible to see if and how much he may need to go. Skenes will be just as effective in relief as starting!
Posted on 6/26/23 at 8:33 am to AtlantaLSUfan
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think we should use an opener. As soon as he gets into any trouble, Skenes emerges out of the bullpen and Florida gets intimidated. We need 27 outs, Skenes cannot get all of them, this is the most efficient way.
Not a terrible strategy. Tampa Bay made this a popular strategy a few years ago. Bad idea in this situation as LSU hasn't used an opener all year and too risky to try it now. Start Skenes.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 8:37 am to lsusieg25
I just don't see him starting. On a limited pitch count you're going to try to pitch him in a spot that is most effective. The first 3 innings is not the most impactful way of doing it.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 9:15 am to AtlantaLSUfan
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I think we should use an opener.
Getting warmed up as a starter and a reliever are two totally different things.
The last thing you want to do is have Skenes rushing to get warm after throwing 240 pitches already. He needs to go through his normal routine.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 9:17 am to AtlantaLSUfan
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I think we should use an opener. As soon as he gets into any trouble, Skenes emerges out of the bullpen and Florida gets intimidated.
Not this stupid shite again
Posted on 6/26/23 at 9:20 am to AtlantaLSUfan
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Skenes emerges out of the bullpen and Florida gets intimidated
Are we playing the bad news bears or something?
That’s not how this works in real life. They know he’s an amazing pitcher but they aren’t going to be “intimidated”
Posted on 6/26/23 at 10:33 am to lsusieg25
Imagine if yesterday was the 3rd game, and JJ's plan was saving Skenes to close.
By starting Skenes toight, LSU can significantly smother any potential batting groove early on.
By starting Skenes toight, LSU can significantly smother any potential batting groove early on.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 10:36 am to lsusieg25
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Cooper to close
Not from all the reports being posted.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 10:42 am to lsusieg25
I think Skenes starts and gives you 4, Hurd gives you 4, hopefully Cooper to close it out.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 10:51 am to lsusieg25
Schilling said it best - the kid is 20-21, has had 3 days rest and it's for the NC - so you absolutely go with Skenes!
Posted on 6/26/23 at 10:52 am to lsusieg25
Ack is probably good ?? for 1 or 2
Posted on 6/26/23 at 11:04 am to lsusieg25
FL cannot get ahead early. The visions of Saturday will come into play with the players. LSU has to score first and we need to shut them down early and get ahead. Skenes can do that. Then we go to Hurd then Herring or Cooper if available.
Posted on 6/26/23 at 11:09 am to pitchandcatch27
Posted on 6/26/23 at 11:10 am to pitchandcatch27
Yeah, I'm more concerned about timely hitting than who starts on the bump
But if Skenes pitches at all, he starts
But if Skenes pitches at all, he starts
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