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Throwing off Game 1 is not a new concept.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:34 am
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:34 am
Regional hosts do it every season. Our very own LSU has done this multiple times. We have way too many posters steadfast in their belief pitching your ace game 1 is the only viable strategy.
We can debate all day whether Jay should or shouldn’t, but pretending there should be no debate is bullshite.
We can debate all day whether Jay should or shouldn’t, but pretending there should be no debate is bullshite.
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Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:35 am to DeathValley85
he did with Skenes so we'll see
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:38 am to DeathValley85
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We have way too many posters steadfast in their belief pitching your ace game 1 is the only viable strategy.
I don't think that is what people are saying.
They are saying this has long been Jay Johnson's philosophy and they don't see him changing.
Obviously he could pitch Eyanson 1st and Anderson 2nd, but it seems apparent those guys will pitch the first two games
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:38 am to DeathValley85
After everything I've read, I'm starting to lean towards JJ starting Eyanson Friday and Kade Saturday. But we'll be fine either way.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:39 am to DeathValley85
I'm good with whatever they do.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:39 am to DeathValley85
UALR is literally the worst team in the tournament (243 RPI). Just because we did it in 2023 doesn’t mean we have to do it again
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:39 am to DeathValley85
Not throwing off is also not a new concept. Again, Jay Johnson has done this in the past and it worked. If we win our first w games, then we are in the drivers seat regarding pitching matchup and available arms for our end game (and 4th, if needed), because everyone else will have to use more pitching due to an extra game. The goal is to get into the winner’s bracket and stay there.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:42 am to Sir Fury
While I would pitch off, there’s definitely something hilarious about the worst team in the field running right into a top 10 pick on the mound as their reward. Especially when it was Tulane 
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:42 am to Sir Fury
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Not throwing off is also not a new concept. Again, Jay Johnson has done this in the past and it worked. If we win our first w games, then we are in the drivers seat regarding pitching matchup and available arms for our end game (and 4th, if needed), because everyone else will have to use more pitching due to an extra game. The goal is to get into the winner’s bracket and stay there.
Yes, and people can disagree, but Jay has long done this and even talked about it.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:42 am to DeathValley85
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We have way too many posters steadfast in their belief pitching your ace game 1 is the only viable strategy.
Incorrect. We have a ton of fans who have seen our HC make pitching decisions in 3 other rehionals and know that if he pitched Skenes vs Tulane, then he is going to pitch Anderson or Eyanson against Little Rock. Its not amatter of "Is it the best strategy", its a matter of "thats what Jay is gonna do."
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:42 am to DeathValley85
throwing kade anderson against UALR would be retarded.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:43 am to runningdad85
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After everything I've read, I'm starting to lean towards JJ starting Eyanson Friday and Kade Saturday.
What have you read that makes you believe this?
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:43 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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if he pitched Skenes vs Tulane, then he is going to pitch Anderson or Eyanson against Little Rock. Its not a matter of "Is it the best strategy", its a matter of "thats what Jay is gonna do."
I believe you are correct. I didn’t realize how bad Tulane was in 2023.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:44 am to Fun Bunch
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I don't think that is what people are saying.
“you do whatever it takes to win the first 2 games”
“you have to keep Anderson on schedule”
Just over and over again. It felt apparent to me many simply didn’t know. But maybe you’re right who knows.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:50 am to Fun Bunch
quote:he’ll definitely throw both in games 1 and 2 but I’d much rather have Anderson on the mound for the drivers seat game against DBU/RI. Considering Jay said himself he pitched them both on Friday to give himself the option to throw one or the other in the regional opener I don’t see any concern with Eyanson going against Little Rock. Couldn’t have asked for a weaker opponent in this field for the opener
They are saying this has long been Jay Johnson's philosophy and they don't see him changing.
Obviously he could pitch Eyanson 1st and Anderson 2nd, but it seems apparent those guys will pitch the first two games
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:50 am to JimTiger72
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UALR is literally the worst team in the tournament (243 RPI). Just because we did it in 2023 doesn’t mean we have to do it again
"we" don't get to make the decision. Johnson does. While there is logic in holding your best two starters back for what is assumed to be tougher opponents, most here are simply saying that doesn't appear to be Johnson's MO.
In 2023 Tulane was just as bad as UALR. Skenes was more dominant than Anderson or Eyanson, and LSU's No. 2 (Floyd) going into the post season had been far less consistent than LSU's no. 2 starter this year. Plus, LSU had a more potent hitting lineup than the current team. If there was ever a scenario to hold your ace for game 2, that was it. Yet, Jay didn't do it. He threw the most dominant pitcher in the game against the worst team in the tournament.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:51 am to DeathValley85
It’s not just about having your best arm on the mound — it’s about who that arm matches up against. If you’re staring down a lineup that owns your #1, why not shake it up? Keeps things spicy, keeps us talking, and hell — sometimes it works like magic.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:51 am to JimTiger72
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Just because we did it in 2023 doesn’t mean we have to do it again
have to? of course not.
but judging by JJ's past decisions and comments he made in Hoover, it is a pretty safe bet that our 2 aces are throwing in the first 2 games and the only question is "in which order?"
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:52 am to Alt26
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"we" don't get to make the decision. Johnson does.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:54 am to DeathValley85
Little Rock's coach was on AFR? and mentioned how their ace lead the country in ERA in 23. However, he's had an ERA over 5 for two seasons in a row since that. I think he did just throw a complete game, but again against who? Southern Indiana.
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