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Baseball vs. Cincinnati, Fri 2/24, 6:30 pm

Discussion in 'GatorGrowl's Diamond Gators' started by Gatorgal04, Feb 23, 2023.

  1. Gatorgal04

    Gatorgal04 Lowly Fan Moderator

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    The Bearcats are on the road seeking better weather. They opened 2023 in Atlanta with a 4-game series at Georgia State. They split the series, but lost one game by forfeit (no explanation on the box score). Cincinnati finished 2022 with a 24-31 record/12-12 in Am Athletic Conf.

    TV: SEC Network + (on-line) Cincinnati vs. #7 Florida | Watch ESPN
    Radio: WRUF 850 AM / 98.1 FM Listen Live - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF
    Stats: StatBroadcast Live Stat Feed
    Weather: 78 Deg at the start and 68 to finish. 0-5% chance of precip. W wind @ 4-6 = wafting out to right field.

    Starting Gator: #8 Jr RHP Sproat (1-0, 4.76)
    Starting Earl: #35 So RHP Harker (0-0, 1.80)

    Go Gators!
     
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  2. ocalaman

    ocalaman GC Hall of Fame

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    This is a cut & paste from a Bearcats article. The game was ruled a double forfeit, but had Georgia State ahead 3-2 after 7 innings. Both teams were charged with a loss: "The Bearcats lost to the Panthers 12-2, then had wins of 9-4 on Saturday and 6-4 last Sunday. In between was a 3-2 game that was scored a double forfeit when the two teams had a shoving incident after UC turned an inning-ending double play."
     
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  3. Matherly87

    Matherly87 GC Hall of Fame

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    Wafting can mean lots of things....LOL
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  4. Matherly87

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    Speaking of wafting, when Sproat takes the mound Friday his pitching is going to feel like a breath of fresh air after Wednesday night. Thank you thank you I've been saving that one since my ride home last night.
     
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  5. ocalaman

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    And when the defense makes routine plays and the catcher isn't waving at balls like he doesn't know what's coming, it will feel good as well.
     
  6. GatorLurker

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    Did you know that Sandy Koufax was a walk-on for the University of Cincinnati freshman baseball team?
     
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    Of course, 2 of our 3 errors last night were committed by starters (Evans and Rivera), with the other being committed by a pitcher (Tejada).
     
  8. kennesawgator

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    Just flew into Jax tonight from Atlanta. The plane was loaded with the Cincinnati baseball team. They then loaded on a bus at the airport to Gainesville.
     
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  10. 74nole

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    Now is the time to—

    CLEAR THE MECHANISM…….
     
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  11. Matherly87

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    I expect Sully to send a strong message tonight. After Sproat is done, its only the best out of the bullpen. Look for some combination between Slater, Fisher, Ficarrotta, and Neely. As always lock in the win for game 1, especially after Wednesday.
    Fic will probably be held until Sat or Sun.
     
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  12. Matherly87

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    Does anyone know yet the visitors pick for run rule or not?
    Or is the Cincy coach wafting on his decision?
     
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  14. GatorLurker

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    After Wednesday night I am thinking a ten run lead late might not be safe.
     
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  15. Matherly87

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    Inhale Lurker then exhale. Cleaner wafting air the better. Don't forget Sproat is on the mound.
     
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  16. Gatorgal04

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    Gator Line Up:

    #11 Robertson CF
    #36 Langford LF
    #14 Caglianone 1B
    #2 Evans RF
    #15 Riopelle C
    #24 Rivera SS
    #4 Kurland 2B
    #6 Shelnut DH
    #5 Halter 3B

    #8 Sproat SP
     
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    Bearcat lineup

    #2 Cross LF
    #30 Dean DH
    #25 Nicholson 1B
    #0 Jones C
    #22 Hegemann CF
    #10 Harting RF
    #9 Guidry SS
    #28 Hugus 2B
    #23 Schupmann 3B

    #35 Harker SP
     
  18. ocalaman

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    I like Evans and Rivera swapping places in the batting order.
     
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  19. Matherly87

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    Very surprised with Halter on Friday. I would have thought he would start on Sat or even Sun
     
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    Alright folks, I’m not sure anyone is going to like to read this—I’ve tried to log on to several other SEC baseball games before ours and I am getting “Media not allowed”—access to this program is not included in your provider subscription…….we pay for it and have had no real issues until now…

    Closer inspection shows most of the listed games for tonight are posted as usual BUT they are without the ESPN+ logo. These are the games that will not stream to your preferred game—and yes our Gators game is without the ESPN+ logo…..

    This is complete BS!
     
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