(SB) OGT: Sun Devil/GCU Classic February 21-23 in Tempe/Phoenix, Arizona

Pitching change for ASU.

 

I'm old. I can't reach my back the way I used too.

 

Did anyone else notice one of the announcers pronounced Kenliegh's name correctly?

 

#20 Stanford just beat #1 Texas 9- 5

 

Stanford beat Texas 9 - 5

 

Gators go out 1-2-3 in the top of the 5th.

 

Leadoff hitter for ASU strikes out in the bottom of the 5th. 1 out.

 

Next batter works a 3-2 count, then grounds out to Mia. 2 down.

 

Next batter taps a grounder to pitcher, Easy toss to 1st. Going to the 6th, 5-0 Good ladies (can't say guys, right?)

 

Comia grounds out to P on an 0-1 pitch.

 

Holtorf flies out to RF on a 1-2 pitch. 2 down.

 

Tough call IMO, I probably would trade the run for an out there and try and avoid a bigger inning. Not sure there is a wrong answer, clearly in hindsight it worked better the way it played out.

 

Falby grounds out to the pitcher on a 1-2 pitch to end the Gators' half of the inning. Still 5-0.

 

3-4-5 coming up for the Sun Devils.

 

First batter grounds out to SS on an 0-1 pitch.

 

Next batter singles up the middle on a 1-1 pitch.

 

Nice scoop by Walsh at first. Not hitting but playing good D.

 

Pinch runner in. #5 batter doubles down the RF line, driving in a run. Batter gets caught in a rundown between 2nd & 3rd and gets tagged out. 5-1 Gators, 2 outs.

 

Next batter singles up the middle on a 1-1 pitch.

 

Next batter grounds into a fielder's choice, as Holtorf fields the ball and steps on 2nd to retire the side. Going to the 7th, UF 5 ASU 1.