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Discussion in 'GatorGrowl's Diamond Gators' started by Gatorgal04, May 20, 2023.

  1. Gatorgal04

    Gatorgal04 Lowly Fan Moderator

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    See bracket and article here: https://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/...ec-baseball-tournament-bracket-schedule-dates

    All games on SEC network with the exception of the championship game on ESPN2.

    Schedule: As most of you know, trying to fit 4 games/day into questionable weather this time of year is a struggle, so take these times with a grain of salt.

    I'll update this list as the results are final.

    Tuesday, 5/23

    10:30 am - Game 1: #6 South Carolina (H) vs #11 Georgia: SC 9-0 - GA eliminated
    12:45 pm - Game 2: #7 TN (H) vs. #10 TAMU: TAMU 3-0 - TN eliminated
    6:50 pm - Game 3: #8 KY (H) vs #9 Bama: Bama 4-0 - KY eliminated
    9:50 pm - Game 4: #5 Auburn (H) vs. #12 Mizzou: Auburn 10-4 - Mizzou eliminated

    Wednesday, 5/24

    10:30 am - Game 5: #3 LSU (H) vs. #6 South Carolina: LSU 10-3
    2:26 pm - Game 6: #2 Arky (H) vs. #10 TAMU: Arky 6-5 in 11
    6:35 pm - Game 7: #1 FL (H) vs. #9 Bama: Gators 7-6 in 11
    10:40 pm - Game 8: #4 Vandy (H) vs. #5 Auburn: Vandy 6-4

    Thursday, 5/25

    10:30 am - Game 9: SC vs. TAMU (H): TAMU 5-0 - SC eliminated
    1:45 pm - Game 10: Bama (H) vs. Auburn: Bama 7-4 - Auburn eliminated
    5:30 pm - Game 11: LSU vs. Arky (H): Arky 5-4
    8:50 pm - Game 12: FL (H) vs. Vandy: Gators 6-3

    Friday, 5/26

    4:00 pm - Game 13: TAMU (H) vs. LSU: TAMU 5-4 - LSU eliminated
    7:50 pm - Game 14: Bama (H) vs. Vandy: Vandy 9-2 - Bama eliminated

    Saturday, May 27

    1:00 pm - Game 15: Arky vs. TAMU (H): TAMU 5-4
    5:00 pm - Game 16: FL vs. Vandy (H): Vandy 11-6

    Sunday, May 28

    3:00 pm - Championship Game
     
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  2. hoyt233

    hoyt233 GC Hall of Fame

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    The weather forecast for the week looks good-there is a 50/50 chance Tuesday am and after that no rain in the forecast.
     
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  3. MCB51

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    Are you going to any games?
     
  4. 74nole

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    Ok folks-here’s what I can share with you from our best friends at Hoover for eats—
    Oak Mtn Brewing Co-
    31 & 119
    Pelham,Al
    Better than average bar food, large selection of beer/craft beer

    Creekside BBQ
    119 & I65
    Good BBQ and brewski’s

    Jim & Nicks BBQ
    South of Galleria Mall
    Good BBQ and brewski’s
     
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  5. gtr2x

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    Interesting, as I read it the Gators could play Ky in their first sec tourney game.
     
  6. Matherly87

    Matherly87 GC Hall of Fame

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    Their opponent Alabama has been playing better lately. I'm hoping they play a close game that goes at least 15 innings on Tuesday with a rain delay.
     
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  7. shane4three

    shane4three GC Hall of Fame

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    Sproat or Waldrep Wednesday? Guessing Waldrep. In the position we are in winning our first game puts us in very good position.
     
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  8. jdgator

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    I wouldn't start either. We've already locked up a national seed. I bet he goes with someone else in order to stick with Thur/Fri
     
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  9. gatorstevelp

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    It wouldn’t surprise me if he went with Slater to give the starters an extra days rest.
     
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  10. gator1977

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    National Seed locked up but I'd go to Hoover to win ball games- keep playing good baseball and win a couple of games and fully secure top 4 seed --a #2 seed still possible. Start your regular SPs to get their work in but with a tight leash- 75-80 pitches tops. Regionals begin on Friday June 2 so plenty of time between starts for our top guys to rest and recover. If we make a run at Hoover might see Tejeda get a start.
     
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  11. apkgator

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    Conversely, go ahead and start them and then they get an extra days rest for regionals, which is what really matters
     
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  12. MatsideObserver

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    IIRC that has been Sully’s M.O. in past years when we have been in this position.
     
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  13. gator1977

    gator1977 GC Legend

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    Yes, I could see that possibility as well. Slater on Wednesday and the SPs back on regular rest.
     
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  15. gator1977

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    Have rarely pulled for Bama in any sport but after witnessing Mingione's antics this weekend--- Roll Tide!
     
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  16. Matherly87

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    Well said, I'm torn as well on this one. Bama is playing very well these days since the coaching change. Plus they will have plenty of fans in Hoover to support them. We know we can beat Kentucky with their current results. Sproat did have a great game against Bama but it looks like Waldrep will pitch on Wednesday who got the loss against Bama(DH) but it was Sproat who got the loss at Kentucky. Either way sounds like we better be ready as usual since this is the SEC.
     
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  17. gator1977

    gator1977 GC Legend

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    Good point on the local crowd support with Bama playing- but UK HC rubbed me the wrong way this weekend. Didn't know he was a Vitello wannabe.
     
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  18. MatsideObserver

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    You saw him on his best behavior. His antics are usually much worse.
     
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  19. ocalaman

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    I know the general feeling is that the SEC tournament is basically meaningless for Florida, Arkansas and LSU because our Top 8 seeds are pretty much guaranteed. And I agree that we shouldn't tax the arms of our pitchers too much and let them get rested and ready for the Regionals. Same with Riopelle behind the plate. With all that said and acknowledged, I'm just one of those old timers who likes to see my team win championships. That's what the University of Florida is known for - winning conference titles, regular season and/or tournament titles. So I still want our guys to win another one without jeopardizing our readiness for the NCAA's.
     
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  20. macbgator

    macbgator Premium Member

    You go there to win, that’s my opinion!!
     
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