OU wins first game, 7-1. Baylor had a 1-0 lead thru 3 and then Mendes with a grand slam. Sounds familiar. The OU series was terrible for Texas Softball. Sry, I just can't get over it. Just be competitive.
Since the OU/Baylor series was earlier postponed due to Covid (Baylor), seems they will only play the DH.
https://soonersports.com/sports/softball/schedule/2021
Wish we had a midweek tuneup after the less than stellar pitching Sunday.
Ok St has 2 road games this week, Tue @Wichita State and Wed @Tulsa. Pivotal series for 2d place in conf and RPI.
Well said !
Any myself and many others appreciate this thread from the many knowledgeable contributors. Best thread on Surly - no bs, antics, just professional analysis.
Srsly, how does Bianco keep his job. Rarely makes it to Omaha.
I saw this chant, Miss St original ? O - M -A - H - A (Ole Miss At Home Again)
Edit: Corrected
Radar at game time. Click link for moving radar for more detail.
https://weather.com/weather/radar/interactive/l/287f2db2e88103cd4456d8c852fac443d59ae1cb4fad0036d60b40c5becd9eaa
A great one ! Thanks for posting. Thoughts and prayers for Steve and his family.
As a UT senior in 1979, McMichael anchored the front line of a defense that ranks among the best in school history. He had 13 tackles in that year’s win over Oklahoma, making 1978 Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims his personal assignment. He caused 11 fumbles and had 30 sacks for the Longhorns. McMichael is a member of the Longhorn Hall of Honor, the Texas High School Sports Hall of Fame and the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.
https://www.burntorangenation.com/2009/12/7/1189774/steve-mcmichael-tough-guys-get
Contact Drew Bishop, Baseball Director of Operations, 512-471-9900. (that is the number listed in the staff directory). Drew was a teammate with Chance.
Before, Vinny, Equipment Manager, would have been your guy. Not sure why he left. Let us know know if the current staff is helpful with tradition.
https://texassports.com/sports/2013/7/29/GEN_0729135557.aspx?path=general
True !
And leadoff batter for Texas St was LH (though they PH). Next 2 were RH top of the order, 4th time thru the lineup seeing Hansen. Pitch count (92).
Some closers do better when they don't start the inning. Less time to think. Regardless, great for everyone for the team to come out of the dugout and greet him for an outstanding performance.
Jaiden Fields (Mach's post above) is Justin Field's sister.
OU ahead of Georgia 12-0 after 2.5 in game 2 of the DH. At least Georgia (28-11) was prepped for game 1. 🙂
Not sure, I read that Ty occasionally does baseball radio broadcasts for Texas St. Could possibly see him tonight on the ESPN+ broadcast.
afaik, his health is great - fully recovered from colon cancer. Not sure he is still there, but after retirement he went into investor relations with a successful commercial real estate firm in San Antonio.
They are doing limited seating in a smaller ballpark. Best to call Tx State @ 512-245-2272. And StubHub. In the years I have been, never have seen scalpers.
Chances likely not good other than StubHub. Always a great game and venue. Game is scheduled for ESPN+.
OU has run ruled 25 of 33 opponents. But even Kansas and Iowa St did not lose all 3 by run rule (6-2, 9-7).
Poor preparation in all areas. Perhaps pitchers were tipping pitches. It was as if no one watched tape. Defense is last in B12 (.954) before today. No excuse for that bad defense at this point in season.
Props to Ryleigh White. Good job by a Freshman in that atmosphere. (7H, 5 ER, 0 BB, 0 Ks). Tagged by the 3run HR late by a PH (maybe not aware how to pitch). She was really hurt by Parker's 2 errors, not sure about Sullivan's error. She and Shea hit 3 batters each. OU may be crowding the zone.
Hope Molly Jacobsen can have success. Don't think OU has seen her. Don't know, apparently Shea may have been "hanging" her changeup which is a key pitch for her. And not locating.
https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/c870a9297a8931c6719e2c59d9266b432ba60a12bc9a77bcfb0cf7f6f8705d49
https://twitter.com/TexasSoftball
https://twitter.com/OU_Softball
Rain is forecast to diminish beginning at 4PM. Depending on field conditions, game may be possible. Good to monitor twitter for updates.
Game will be broadcast on SoonerSports TV, pay site. Perhaps @Machinator or @shadow_operative2 can find us a link. 🙂
Norman weather. 90% chance of rain on Friday, H 54, 13mph Wind
Sat, Cloudy, H 58, 15mph Wind
Sun, Sunny, H 63, 11mph Wind
https://weather.com/weather/weekend/l/c870a9297a8931c6719e2c59d9266b432ba60a12bc9a77bcfb0cf7f6f8705d49
Saw most of the game on SECN. Kumar gave up 3HR's. Ga had 7 HR's in the game, Vandy with 4 errors. Never saw Vandy play that bad but credit Ga, looked very good.
Thank Omar for Melendez.
The El Paso product had only one Division I offer coming out of high school, from New Mexico State. He instead went to Odessa College to pitch and hit. He was eventually convinced to just focus on hitting; Melendez hit 17 homers and was an NJCAA All-American in 2019.
Tipped off about the slugger by former Longhorns star Omar Quintanilla, Texas convinced Melendez to join its 2020 recruiting class. When Melendez signed, assistant coach Sean Allen described him as "a natural hitter with huge raw power."
https://www.hookem.com/story/sports/baseball/2021/04/07/baseball-ivan-melendez-stays-hot-texas-wins-its-fifth-straight/7134100002/
And thanks for the updates !
Cancellation of the Texas Classic (Ala, Az, Colo St) and other national tournaments has hurt the RPI (#25) and ISR (#20). Not sure if Boyd's and the NCAA are the bible on the rankings, but likely close. May be difficult to host a SR and possibly a Regional. Need to do some damage in conference play.
Softball appears at this time to have a normal Regional setup. Selection Sunday is 16 May, Regionals begin 21 May.
https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/softball/d1/ncaa-womens-softball-rpi
http://www.boydsworld.com/baseball/isr/currentisr.html
https://www.ncaa.com/news/softball/article/2020-05-04/womens-college-world-series-2021-schedule
https://utamavs.com/watch/?Live=254&type=Live
Audio for UTA game. Disable adblock, was sched for video, perhaps technical difficulties ?
Jacobsen in the circle. I won't be able to give regular updates, perhaps someone ?
Follow NMAS advice in post 3 and also may want to call the Ticket Office, 512-471-333 for box office procedures/availability.
iirc, someone posted you lineup and then they issue a code to order and pay on your phone ? Not sure that is correct.