Thurs. 9/12: Do-or-Die for Mudcats; T-Rats Sweep? Shuckers Scheduled for Two

[wiguy94]

It's really a shame because the Mudcats pitching has looked really good and the difference in this game is because of a wild pitch by Rodriguez than Diaz blocked but then couldn't find despite being about 2 to 4 feet to his left.

[Joseph Zarr]

This is exactly how I anticipated the Sykora innings to go. And, this is precisely why I was so confused by Stanley's Game 1 approach.

[wiguy94]

1 minute ago, Joseph Zarr said:

This is exactly how I anticipated the Sykora innings to go. And, this is precisely why I was so confused by Stanley's Game 1 approach.

I'll be honest I was also a bit surprised they weren't playing the infield in with a runner on 3rd and 1 out in the 1st inning. They got a ground ball hit right at Guilarte. Infield in and there's probably a play at the plate there.

[Joseph Zarr]

I also remain entirely amazed by the long leash given to Di Turi who is very clearly still living and breathing off of his DSL/ACL work. He just has not been all that good as a Mudcat. You can see the innate skill, most definitely. But the results do not lie and in his long slump his swing decisions have fallen off the map.

[wiguy94]

Bitonti has swung 6 times through 2 AB against Sykora and has not made contact a single time. Just completely overmatched.

[Joseph Zarr]

The Woodward and Adamczewski injuries loom so large in what should be seen as a two game set. That's two extremely skilled players rehabbing in Arizona.

[wiguy94]

Sykora's season line against the Mudcats up to 20 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 27 SO, 1 HBP. Just absolutely dominating this Mudcats lineup and looks like he's on pace to go 6 innings.

[Joseph Zarr]

RHP Manuel Rodriguez is such a Gamer, man. Absolutely one of my favorite players in the system. Rankings be damned. He shows UP!

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, wiguy94 said:

Sykora's season line against the Mudcats up to 20 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 27 SO, 1 HBP. Just absolutely dominating this Mudcats lineup and looks like he's on pace to go 6 innings.

That's truly insane. One might ask. They might...why he is sitting in Low-A at this juncture. But, what do I know? I'm just a guy who watches Minor League baseball.

[Joseph Zarr]

Molina has been extremely effective in his Low-A innings. I have to think he'll open 2025 at Wisconsin.

[Joseph Zarr]

Mudcats clinging to a 2-0 lead in Game 1 in a scheduled seven-inning affair. Top of 5th, after a groundout to 3rd, Kuehner walked his 3rd and 4th batters. Two on, one out. We have a mound visit.

[Joseph Zarr]

AND, Shuckers trail 3-2. Kuehner gives up a 3-run bomb. The story of his recent struggles. Sigh.

[wiguy94]

Not even sure why I'm still watching the Carolina game while Sykora is in. These hitters have zero chance against him.

[wiguy94]

Please Carolina bats. I'm begging you not to spoil this incredible pitching performance.

[wiguy94]

We have a tie game in Carolina!

[Ro Mueller]

Three BIG At-Bats in a row by the Shuckers: Miller 10-pitch single, Wilken 0-2 RBI double (off the right fielder’s glove on a deep fly), Martinez 2-run double. Clutch!! 5-3 Biloxi in the 5th

And O’Rae got it started with a 0-2 single. Win this!!

[Joseph Zarr]

2 minutes ago, wiguy94 said:

We have a tie game in Carolina!

[Ro Mueller]

 

[wiguy94]

MARCO DINGES ROPES A 2-STRIKE DOUBLE TO LF! THE MUDCATS HAVE THE LEAD! THANK GOODNESS SYKORA WAS REMOVED!

[Joseph Zarr]

HEARTS FOR ALL! LET'S GO!!!!!

[wiguy94]

2 minutes ago, Ro Mueller said:

 

That camera work is shockingly poor.

[wiguy94]

Di Turi and Castillo the two biggest slumping hitters on the Mudcats roster have combined to go 0-5 with 5 SO tonight. 

[Ro Mueller]

Arrrgh. Bowman gives up 2 singles on 3 pitches to start the 6th inning. C’mon Shuckers

[wiguy94]

And Hardin hangs a breaking ball and we have a tie game in Carolina again.

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[wiguy94]

LUKE ADAMS HITS A BOMB TO LEFT CENTER! 2-0 TIMBER RATTLERS!