Ongoing UF Softball Commentary

I think our Gator Girls have a legitimate chance of winning the SEC regular season title.

 

Kistler had an off day tonight. I predict 3 of 5 for 6 rbi tomorrow. Taking all bets as long as there friendly lol.

 

probably rested and practice. fist game vs auburn is tomorrow.

 

I hope Kayla beaver is okay. I read on facebook she took a line drive to the clavicle area.

 

Our problems are insignificant compared to other SEC teams; namely Alabama. Kentucky, loosers of 6 SEC games in a row beat Alabama yesterday. Bama now in 10th place in SEC.

 

Katie made some great plays in RF tonight. None more important than her catch to end the game! Katie Kistler!

 

Serious question:

It's a statistical fact that opponents' batting average increase the second and third time through the lineup, as they get dialed in on the pitcher.

I understand in baseball trying to get the most out of a pitcher because with the throwing mechanics, baseball pitchers can't pitch every day. So you often leave them in until it is clear they are out of gas.

But in softball, why wait for trouble? Even if Rothrock is doing well, why not have AB come in in after four innings, just to give a new look for the batters. Rothrock pitches the first four innings of every game, Brown the last three. Or some combo.

Today, for example, Miss State got Brown's number near the end of the game but stayed in until it was bases loaded. We all know how things turned out last night, although luckily today was Good Friday.

There must be a reason no one does this.

 

I think in our case it's the fact that the other pitcher will be starting the next game....so if you can finish with the starter you get the edge of a different look in the next game, and keep that 2nd pitcher fresh.
Optimally you have a 3rd arm that could close, but Miller is struggling a bit of late so I think there is hesitancy in a close game

 

It has been weird to see it shaky this weekend but honestly sometimes it happens and then they'll get to practice this week and they'll be fine. Personally, I expected this to happen at some point with how young our defense is I'm just glad the timing is now and they'll learn from it. This team is so resistant though. Fighters.

 

Kentucky has a slim 3-2 lead heading to the bottom of the 6th. Beaver started again and now briski is in the circle.
Stephanie is in the circle for Kentucky

 

If Jocelyn is not on the softball map; she sure is now. She is a lock for SEC player of the week ; maybe even national player of the week.

 

Dear Tim,

Thanks for trying my idea today. I think adjusting to a different pitcher threw off the Mississippi State batters a bit each time you switched today. Glad it worked out for you.

If you need some other ideas, just ask.

Best,
-- Johnny

 

All opposing pitchers will roll the first pitch to her like a bowling ball the rest of season.

 

Great response and fight by the Lady Gators this weekend.