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re: Throwing off Game 1 is not a new concept.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 11:38 am to DeathValley85
Posted on 5/28/25 at 11:38 am to DeathValley85
Why wouldn’t you throw an ace when our bats have scored like no runs the last 2 games against SEC competition.
You have to win the first 2 to win the regional. So win them at all costs. If for some reason the bats are still in the arctic, then pitching will carry you and require minimum run support, or that’s the hope atleast.
You have to win the first 2 to win the regional. So win them at all costs. If for some reason the bats are still in the arctic, then pitching will carry you and require minimum run support, or that’s the hope atleast.
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Posted on 5/28/25 at 11:39 am to DeathValley85
We can go with Noot or Shores in Game #1 with a short leash. Some people point to 2023 vs Tulane for wanting to pitch your ace, but we don't have the lineup we did in 2023. That's why I'd rather have Anderson and Eyanson for probable games 2 and 3 vs DBU to shut them down. Then, onto the Supers.
This post was edited on 5/28/25 at 11:44 am
Posted on 5/28/25 at 11:40 am to tzimme4
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No pitching your Friday-Saturday starters for G1 and G2, dramatically increase your chances of making it to Omaha
My question was about the Regional..:not the Super Regional.
Do you agree that pitching off in game 1 increases the odds that LSU advances out if the Regional?
Posted on 5/28/25 at 11:41 am to PurpNGold1985
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Why wouldn’t you throw an ace when our bats have scored like no runs the last 2 games against SEC competition.
you're completely underestimating the difference in SEC pitching and what UALR is gonna trot out there friday. also the team hits differently at home.
third we were still hitting the ball hard in hoover but a lot of atom balls.. "that's baseball"
This post was edited on 5/28/25 at 11:42 am
Posted on 5/28/25 at 11:56 am to PurpNGold1985
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Why wouldn’t you throw an ace when our bats have scored like no runs the last 2 games against SEC competition.
This is a logical opinion. Not sure I agree with it but at least it makes sense.
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You have to win the first 2 to win the regional. So win them at all costs.
This is illogical. You don’t have to win the first 2…and you can lose even after winning the first 2…especially if you win the first 2 “at all costs”.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:07 pm to DeathValley85
I'm fine with pitching Anderson or Eyanson, but the people saying pitch Shores/Schmitt/fill in whoever are ridiculous.
The goal is to win the first two games, and sit and wait for the other teams to burn through all the good arms. Then you have to get beat twice by their 4th and 5th best starters, if they didn't use them in relief already.
Anderson & Eyanson need to be the game 1 and game 2 starters (in whatever order). PERIOD.
The goal is to win the first two games, and sit and wait for the other teams to burn through all the good arms. Then you have to get beat twice by their 4th and 5th best starters, if they didn't use them in relief already.
Anderson & Eyanson need to be the game 1 and game 2 starters (in whatever order). PERIOD.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:09 pm to Fun Bunch
quote:Then you haven’t been paying attention.
I don't think that is what people are saying.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:10 pm to PurpNGold1985
The other guys have been pitching great as well. If you want to win at all costs then you have everybody available if needed for those first two games.
I’d like to see how long Noot could go, but I get all sides. I like how he has been pitching. I would go to Evans if needed in game one, but really hope for a comfortable win.
I still expect Kade or Eyanson.
LSU Hitting is not affecting any of my before game pitching decisions for game one.
I’d like to see how long Noot could go, but I get all sides. I like how he has been pitching. I would go to Evans if needed in game one, but really hope for a comfortable win.
I still expect Kade or Eyanson.
LSU Hitting is not affecting any of my before game pitching decisions for game one.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:15 pm to LSBoosie
I didn't say I "believe." After reading the numerous discussions about it on here, it just seems like a possibility given the way JJ put both in last Friday. But again, I think we're fine no matter which ace starts.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:19 pm to DeathValley85
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Throwing off Game 1 is not a new concept.
Are there really folks in actual LSU baseball threads here that do not realize this?
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:23 pm to beauchristopher
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I'm good with whatever they do
Exactly. Let’s stop over analyzing everything.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:32 pm to moneyg
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Do you agree that pitching off in game 1 increases the odds that LSU advances out if the Regional?
not if the game ends up like the Northwestern State game it doesn't
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:38 pm to Honkus
Sir, I saw LSU get run ruled by a directional school not even 2 months ago.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:38 pm to TIGERSby10
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The goal is to win the first two games
No, the goal is to win 3 games
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Then you have to get beat twice by their 4th and 5th best starters, if they didn't use them in relief already.
We never even really solidified a third starter, so I prefer to use him game 1 against a bad team. Be opportunistic.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:40 pm to JimTiger72
Tulane had 19 wins in 2023. The precedent has been set.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:50 pm to Nutriaitch
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not if the game ends up like the Northwestern State game it doesn't
I can’t tell if you are serious or not.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 12:58 pm to moneyg
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I can’t tell if you are serious or not.
no, I'm not seriously predicting this game will be like that game if that's what you're asking.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 1:09 pm to DeathValley85
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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.
If we were a lower seed in a tougher regional, absolutely. If the bullpen wasn’t coming around the way it has, then I could absolutely see it. However, we just saw Noot and Shores pitch close to their best last week and we’ve seen Evans look good at home as a 3rd starter. If we can get Cowan back on track this weekend, we could have one of the top 3-5 staffs in the postseason. The rest of the staff isn’t the reason to do this. They can be trusted to take on a Game 3 or 4 (if we drop one), especially at home.
As for the draw, we’re a 6 seed with probably the second easiest overall draw in the tournament and we have 2 almost equivalent aces. With that, it makes a lot of sense to keep one or both of your best pitchers fully rested and on schedule for a super knowing you will still have one of them available for what should be your toughest game of the weekend- Game 2.
No matter who we face after that, they will be down into their staffs, and none of these teams have anything remotely close to an SEC pen. You can’t ask for a better setup for a 3-0 weekend to advance to the supers.
I would love for Jay to have the team ready to play aggressive Friday. We need to stomp the life out of UALR early so we have a short game and whoever starts can have a relatively short day. Then, in case of emergency, they could still come back and save your arse in a tight game 4 if needed.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 1:12 pm to Fun Bunch
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I don't think that is what people are saying.
There certainly are some people saying this.
We had one thread about how it would be irresponsible to make Anderson pitch Saturday then again on Friday, going as far as to say Jay would be “crucified” by the media for putting Anderson’s health at risk. Never mind the fact that he’s already had to pitch a day early multiple times this year… or the fact that it’s just a retarded take in general.
We had another thread about how you have to pitch Anderson Friday because the regional might start on Thursday. Never mind the fact that.. well.. regionals don’t start on Thursday.
I think the majority are saying “Jay pitched Skenes against Tulane; he’s not pitching off.” But there’s a vocal minority of complete morons.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 1:13 pm to lostinbr
To be fair it was Mahtook who said that and people ran with the Thursday super thing. If anything it would be SSM.
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