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Baseball at ORU, Sun 6/18, 7:00 pm EDT

Discussion in 'GatorGrowl's Diamond Gators' started by Gatorgal04, Jun 17, 2023.

  1. gator1977

    gator1977 GC Legend

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    I agree. I put that out as a suggestion for discussion as we need some production from lead off spot, ORU is throwing a LHP and Halter did look a bit nervy on two grounders on Friday. But agree Colby needs to be in there.
     
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  2. gatorstevelp

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    Agree with most but not your take on Halter. The plays you mentioned were both tough plays and he got critical outs on both. The 2nd one was a potential double play ball I will grant you that. Halter is hitting the ball well again and the team responds well to him.
    Thomas has played well, in the field, in his limited chances.
     
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  3. gator1977

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    Agree- see above. Go Gators!
     
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  4. DoubleDown11

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    Seems likely Evans gets a start tonight. Wonder if we'll just bump Shelnut to left or give Robertson another crack in this giant center field.
     
  5. ocalaman

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    My guess is Shelnut. I think if Sully was going to give Robertson a shot, he would have done it in Game 1 with Shiekofer on the bench and Langford back in left.
     
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  6. eastowest

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  7. gatorstevelp

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    UVA CF just misplayed a ball over his head and gave TCU a run to go up 4-2. Outfielders really seem to be having trouble at times picking the ball up off the bat. I would probably feel more comfortable with Robertson out there but we shall see.
     
  8. Matherly87

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    :emoji_cold_sweat::emoji_scream::emoji_astonished::emoji_dizzy_face:
    Now that one really is out of left field, I mean third base. Sure I could see a different hitter leading off, although I highly doubt Sully will make that change, but Thomas??? No can do, no soup for you.
    As far as outfield it should be Shelnut, Langford, and Evans.
     
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  9. KendallGator922

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    Game time says 7pm, but it really starts at midnight. That's because it's time for the Cinderella ORU to go back to where they came from.
     
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  10. Matherly87

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    I'm sure somebody from ORU preached a sermon to their boys this morning on "David verses Goliath". Instead of a rally cup hanging from the fence, maybe the Gators should hang a sling.
     
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  11. GatorLurker

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    You know that Cinderella eventually gets the handsome prince, right?
     
  12. KendallGator922

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    They can have the handsome prince. I want the trophy.
     
  13. oragator1

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  14. GatorLurker

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    After having my internet and cable TV down all day I finally have internet again so I can stream the game via ESPN+. TV is still down.

    Listened to the VA/TCU game on ESPN radio (AM 850 in Gainesville) on my very old Sansui TU 717 tuner. Great tuner!
     
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  15. Gatorgal04

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    Gator Line Up:

    #4 Kurland 2B
    #36 Langford CF
    #14 Caglianone 12B
    #24 Rivera SS
    #15 Riopelle C
    #28 Heyman DH
    #6 Shelnut LF
    #2 Evans RF
    #5 Halter 3B

    #12 Waldrep SP
     
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  16. Gatorgal04

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    oru lineup

    #4 McMurray 1B
    #13 Quinn LF
    #7 Cox CF
    #10 Hogan RF
    #12 McCroskey SS
    #5 Breeze 3B
    #28 Stahl DH
    #23 Godman C
    #8 Brothers 2B

    #11 Gollert SP
     
  17. Matherly87

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    OF is Shelnut, Langford, Evans. Halter at third and glad to see he is batting 9th. I thought if Evans gets the start then Halter could benefit the top of the order by batting 9th. Good on the bases as well. Let's hope he hits the lefty.
     
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  18. Matherly87

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    Rocket launch in 2 minutes if you are near the Cape.
     
  19. GatorLurker

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    Rocket launch by Langford on Friday night.
     
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  20. lostgator

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    I just wanted everyone to know that my day has been so dramatically and unusually good so far that I see no possibility that the Gators lose tonight. In fact, I feel like they are going to win in an unusually pleasant fashion for us. I'm not sure what that will look like exactly, but I am looking forward to finding out.
     
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