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re: West Virginia ace Griffin Kirn

Posted on 6/5/25 at 6:30 am to
Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
82030 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 6:30 am to
It wouldnt be about pitching him in a better matchup. It would be about rest if they did it. Dude pitched on friday and came back for a short stint on sunday for them
Posted by Yeti_Chaser
Member since Nov 2017
11817 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 7:37 am to
What do yall think about Evans availability and effectiveness? 109 pitches on Monday is a lot for him. I'm assuming we will try not to use him on Saturday but if we have a 1 run lead in the 9th who else do you trust? And if we do put him out there will he be effective?
I'm assuming we will go to Shores first after Kade but if someone is needed beyond those 2 it could get dicey
Posted by GruntbyAssociation
Member since Jul 2013
8629 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 7:44 am to
Jack Kartsonas is no slouch either.
Posted by KWL85
Member since Mar 2023
3204 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 8:01 am to
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There’s been some chatter out there that they may pitch him on Game 2 instead.


If thats the case we should hold Eyanson for game 3.. assuming we win behind Kade in game 1

Gives AE an extra day if necessary
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I am not conceding anything in first 2 games. Pitch our best to stay in the winner's bracket. And I am good to ride with Evans on more rest if we go to 3 games. They don't appear to have a good 3rd starter and only 1 good reliever, whom should be spent by Monday.
Posted by KWL85
Member since Mar 2023
3204 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 8:04 am to
quote:
I wonder if Pearson starts over Brown


More than likely. And Pearson will get at least 2 at bats. Then his spot becomes a PH spot if he doesn't look good.
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Frey is our DH for the remainder of the season.
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
10890 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 9:11 am to
I didn't say anything about DH. PH = pinch hitter. That spot and Braswell's spot are Johnson's go to spots to bring in Larson, Brown, Josh Pearson, Reaves, Beck.
Posted by MikeTheTiger71
Member since Dec 2021
4304 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 9:12 am to
quote:

Jack Kartsonas is no slouch either.


He’s not, but he didn’t pitch as well at the end of the year when their schedule finally got tougher. WVU gave up 40 runs in his last 4 starts with him giving up 12 ER in 20.1 IP and only going more than 5.1 in 1 of the 4 games. As rough as LSU’s bullpen has looked, WVU’s has been worse.
This post was edited on 6/5/25 at 9:15 am
Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
82030 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 9:13 am to
I doubt we see beck again in a meaningful spot
Posted by PurpNGold1985
Member since Mar 2025
398 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 9:23 am to
quote:

If thats the case we should hold Eyanson for game 3.. assuming we win behind Kade in game 1


You realize if we win the first 2 there’s no need for a game 3, right? This Isn’t a regional. It’s a 3 game series. You win the first 2 with your aces and rest the horses for Omaha.
Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
82030 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 10:04 am to
Jackson wells to the portal from little rock
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
78332 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 10:09 am to
I think his argument is to throw Eyanson against their third guy and not their #2 guy.

I think Eyanson is better than their #1 guy.

there is a strong argument that Eyanson is our best pitcher.
Posted by frogpond11
Member since Apr 2023
219 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 10:17 am to
I went back and watched Kirn's start against Kentucky. He does hide the ball well, and the most concerning thing for me is that he has a good change up that he relies on often. That's really what I've seen as our kryptonite(see Texas A&M series-3 lefties with good change ups). That being said, we've seen the best the country has to offer on Friday nights all year and come out really well in those games with Kade going for us, so I like our chances.

I also wonder if Jay has the gumption to actually move Curiel down in the lineup. He's way different vs lefties than righties. Frey out the gate might make Kirn/WV pucker up a bit!
Posted by OchoDedos
Republic of Texas
Member since Oct 2014
39487 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 11:23 am to
quote:

lefty Griffin Kirn

Burner or Junk Meister? It matters
Posted by Tigergreg
Metairie
Member since Feb 2005
24479 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 11:26 am to
quote:

You realize if we win the first 2 there’s no need for a game 3, right? This Isn’t a regional. It’s a 3 game series. You win the first 2 with your aces and rest the horses for Omaha.


This is the only logical choice.
Posted by WigSplitta22
The Bottom
Member since Apr 2014
2305 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 1:34 pm to
quote:

I am not conceding anything in first 2 games. Pitch our best to stay in the winner's bracket.



Posted by Hiphopanonymous
Baton rouge
Member since Jul 2014
3001 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 4:22 pm to
Griffin Kirn vs Kentucky in Regionals last weekend LINK

Looks like Kentucky got some good swings off of him. Kentucky hit a couple balls that almost carried out. One hit the wall. Kirn was topping out at 91-92 mph.
This post was edited on 6/5/25 at 4:24 pm
Posted by TutHillTiger
Mississippi Alabama
Member since Sep 2010
49830 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 4:42 pm to
Can anyone get me a small piece of any of his clothing, sweet towel etc hair and maybe fingernail clippings.

Its for a friend of mine. Not a full
Moon buy will still work
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
23780 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 5:02 pm to
Last week when he pitched at Clemson it was 79 degrees. Heat index on the field for 1-3 pm is going to be 105-108 degrees. I’ll be surprised if this cat can pitch into the 7th or 8th inning. It’s 76 in Morgantown today.
This post was edited on 6/5/25 at 5:03 pm
Posted by paulb52
Member since Dec 2019
7519 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 6:59 pm to
Gotta win that first game.
Posted by PsychTiger
Member since Jul 2004
107288 posts
Posted on 6/5/25 at 7:03 pm to
quote:

I fully expect a pitchers duel for game 1


That often results in a high scoring game.
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