Baseball at Miami, Sat 3/2, 3:00 pm

And she’s up and working! Thanks, Gg.

 

“Florida rose to 133-134-1 all-time vs. Miami, moving within one win of tying the series.”

 

Per (floridagators.com link: https://floridagators.com/sports/baseball/opponent-history/university-of-miami/39)

"Miami leads, 130–128–1"

That's up-to-the-minute. So, if our boys sweep these private-school, born-on-third-base and think they hit a triple *EXPLETIVES-DELETED*. it'll be tied on Monday.

 

Pre-Game notes from Floridagators.com
If Florida were to sweep this weekend, it would gain its first all-time series lead since March 6, 1971 (last tied: Feb. 26, 1978). Miami currently holds a slight edge all-time as the Gators trail, 132-134-1.
No. 4 Florida Primed for Rivalry Series at Miami - Florida Gators

Post-Game notes from Floridagators.com
Florida rose to 133-134-1 all-time vs. Miami, moving within one win of tying the series.
No. 4 Florida Claims Game One at Miami - Florida Gators

 

Today is a great day to play a baseball game—Let’s take it to’em Gators!

 

I have Amazon fire stick and was able to get ACCNx on the ESPN app. It took 5 innings to get the signal right. Lot of buffering, freezes, signal disappeared but finally got it right by 6th inning.

Don't know about Albert going to third. During fall and spring scrimmages he played short. Hope Umps use both eyes today.

 

I have ROKU boxes on our TV's and a Century Link modem getting WiFi in our house and have no problem getting any of the channels on the ESPN app. It is aggravating when you know a Gator event is on a channel and the technology we have, for whatever reason, gives us problems in gaining access. Must have been frustrating for you. Hopefully, you issues will be cleared up by Sunday because that game is on ACCNx as well. Today's game is on the regular ACCN.

 

It sounds like from last nights thread and from previous ones we all see some of the same things.
Thomas is at this moment not productive. I keep waiting to see a shuffle and his replacement in the line up.
Pitching should be fun to watch. Both have great arms and abilities let’s how how long each one last!
One thing I didn’t know about Cags is he was rated the #4 LHP in his class and the #1 rated 1st baseman.
I really believe he will continue to get better and better as the year progresses and become one of the top arms in baseball by seasons end.
Here’s to a great Saturday of ball…
Go Gators

 

Remember this is a new year and a new team. This weekend is all about this team going on the road and learning how to win the series. This is also about the starting rotation learning how to pitch on the road in a potential hostile environment. Their next series on the road is at LSU so imagine going there if we didn't play in Miami first. For each of the starting pitchers, let's hopefully get them thru 4, wish they can complete 5, and feel fantastic with anything more. Also with Miami starting LHPers today and tomorrow a few guys might struggle at the plate like Robertson and Albert if he plays. I'm hoping Sully might plug an extra RHH into the lineup at the start.

 

Good points.
Langford said after the CWS that it was a tuff place to play because the amount of LSU fans. He said it was hostile.
LSU fans are filling up Minute Maid park this weekend to play Texas, ULL and I believe Houston?
they travel well and are very loud and obnoxious at home.
It will be a true test for a young team. Sometimes youth handles it better to be honest. Almost oblivious to the circumstances.
Regardless great points

 

Starting Guy gives us that extra RHH instead of Robertson to face their LHP. I don't think Guy brings much to the plate but I hope he gets the chance to bunt one or two over during the game to put pressure on their defense, especially if their pitcher falls naturally towards first base on the release. Kurland still at DH does make you wonder about that injury. Albert getting the start makes me want to see how he handles a LHP.

 

Earl Schlesinger???? Let me see, let me see. Its like its on the tip of my tongue.....

 

Earl Schlesinger—NEVER heard of him…..

 

My first thought was to be concerned about Kurland at DH, but he's second only to Jac for our DH possibilities and Albert is just as good on D. It still leaves the Thomas bat issue hanging.

 

Lacrosse game looked like it was going to run over. Game is starting now on the app.

 

Kurland staying hot!