LSU vs. Rice, Game 2 Open Thread
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 3:24 PM CDT
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We went with the "veteran" lineup..
which I think is a good idea against a pitcher like Berry.
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I HATE BUNTING
Pittman,
This link is to an statistical analysis of bunting which goes much further than any rational baseball fan should go. It is, however, a wonderful cure for insomnia.
Bottom line, there are cituations when it is statistically advantageous to bunt, however those are few and far between.
OK Lemahieu get it started.
http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2006/07/empirical_analy_1.php
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice start.. too bad he's not at third
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good baserunning
Don’t watch the ball, just run it out and look to the base coach. He did it right.
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a take signal is on
No one is swinging until there is strike. Gets the pitch count up and it seems to be rattling Berry
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
didn't get to him..
but jacked up his pitch count and saw a lot of his pitches.
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice bunt
thanks for the out
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by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First base open
I’d consider the unintentional intentional walk against Rendon
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn't have been a bad move..
but a 3-pitch strikeout is better.
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just for Fun
1.526 Expected Run in half inning now down to 1.336 based on the statistical analysis of that bunt at the web site identified above.
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bunting is a bad idea..
bunting against a strikeout pitcher is even worse. You’re less likely to hit into a DP against a strikeout pitcher, and you’re less likely to get the hit or sac fly you need to bring the run across too.
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AGREE
Just think it is nice that someone took the effort to do the statistical analysis to prove what any real baseball fan intuitively knew. However, “conventional wisdom”, whatever that is, so often over rules logic.
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rendon
He’s down. I hope he gets up. He’s a terrific player and you hate to see anyone get hurt.
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't look good for Rendon. Hope it is just soft tissue injury.
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pulled muscle? strain?
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as it's not a ligament, it shouldn't have any impact on his career
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is this? 40 pitches now?
Even though we aren’t hitting him this inning, we’re making him throw pitches.
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job Nola!
Lemahieu can get him in. Second time through the order now.
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoo..
nice play at first on a tough throw. Oh well. I think we’re in really good shape this game though.
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by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If that throw gets by, we have a run..
if he just can’t get the tag, Schrimpf is up with runners on.
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by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK coleman..
Just do your thing and I think we win this game.
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by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I Have Confidence
the Tigers will join the Razorbacks in Omaha
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ochinko needed to go after that
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Throw it where they're going works too
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why the hit and run isn't a particularly good idea either..
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The hit and run
Might be the only play dumber than the bunt. Thanks, Rice.
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I might have to re-name the blog to something about bunting
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright.. let's get to this guy
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the online gametracker doesn't report it..
wish it would. I’m sure it’s around 50, maybe 55
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We go quietly in the 3rd
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by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Coleman's starting to fall behind hitters..
holt made him pay
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by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice play by helenihi..
now go do something at the plate.. you’re up 3rd this inning.
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
aggressive baserunning..
and we’re out again.
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad idea
Ochinko should’ve held. 1st or 3rd out at 3rd and all that.
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Like to know
Didcoach call him on or did he keep going on his own.
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would have been nice to get more runs there..
missed opportunity
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Jun 6, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Awful defense
Why errors are overrated. That play was awful by Mahtook foolowed up by an even worse relay throw. No errors, but just awful defense.
And that’s when you bunt… when you can’t hit. And what a gift on the stolen base call.
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just when I think
Coleman is running out of gas, he comes back with a K
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crush it
Pretty swing, long flight…HR Helenini
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 run lead
Anyone think Rice can score 3 runs in 4 innings?
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can they? Yes, if Tigers don't settle down on Defense
Will they, don’t think so.
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what I hate...intentional walks. Play the game!
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Intentional walks...
… are the bunts of defensive strategy. Don’t give away outs, but don’t give away free baserunners.
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would love to see
My defense against your offense, with no give aways of outs or baserunners, Hit, catch and throw!
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect throw
It looked like he might have been safe but that was a perfect throw, so you get that call.
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I will accept this one, but not Mahtook
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coleman looks better than when he started.
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One more inning
One more of Coleman, then Ott. Then we celebrate… that’s the plan anyway.
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ott
Why wasn’t he up in the pen? What? He can’t go 1 2/3?
by Poseur on Jun 6, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Coleman has had a good night....
Ott getting ready. Let;s get it on
by lawildbull on Jun 6, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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