UConn @ Umass

[UConn4ever]

2-1 UConn bottom of 2. And what do you know Umass has a run because of an error

 

[Dann]

2-2 now top 4

mazz is playing...not sure what yesterday was about. up until the shu series he was crushing the ball.

 

[mets1090]

Interesting that Mazz is playing. He looked pretty bad this weekend. A number of minor things could really hinder your swing though. Sore ribcage, abdomen, oblique, really anything in the upper body. 2 days off could fix a lot of that too.

 

[Dann]

3-2 umass top 6

 

[ATLDYKA]

Surprise, Surprise. Losing 3-2 after 5 and all 3 runs are unearned.

 

[mets1090]

Down 3-2 after 5. Worth noting that all 3 runs allowed have been unearned. 2 as the result of fielding errors, 1 as the result of a wild pitch.

 

[ATLDYKA]

Offense continues to struggle. UMass pitcher had 3 innings on the year coming into the game, we get him for 2 in the first and haven't touch him since. When we have gotten the lead off runner on in a couple of innings we haven't been able to do anything with it. This would be a bad loss for them.

 

[mets1090]

1st and 3rd in the 7th with 1 out. Need to at least tie it up here.

 

[mets1090]

UMass pulling their starter. New pitcher is a Freshman with 3.1 IP on the season. Hasn't allowed any runs and has 5 Ks. Let's see if we can get to him

 

[ATLDYKA]

1st and 2nd with 1 out, why in the world would you be trying to steal 3rd base with your catcher?

 

[Dann]

wow wtf

 

[mets1090]

Yavarone singles to tie it up.

Another caught stealing though on the double steal for the 2nd out.

 

[mets1090]

UMass error opens the door for an RBII single by Ferriter. Ferriter quickly becoming our most dependable player in the last week.

Also, just noticed that Fuller is in the 2 hole today with Testani batting 4th. Interesting decision, I think I like it. From the limited action I've seen I think Testani is more of a long ball threat.

 

[Dann]

the basics are really bugging this team.

umass just gave us a gift tho and then a nice clutch hit

4-3 uconn

 

[ATLDYKA]

Ferriter comes through. I still don't understand the steal try. I know Penders likes to run but my gosh, with a catcher. He tried stealing Pavone earlier in the game and he got caught. Do our catchers really have that much speed?

 

[Dann]

testani has really come on strong the past 2 weeks. love it, seems like 3b is his for the taking.

fuller singles but we hold the runner. bases juiced here with 2 away and mazz up

 

[mets1090]

Would someone like to explain to me how the runner on 2nd didn't score on a single when the count was full with 2 outs?

 

[Dann]

runners were going on the pitch 3-2 count 2 outs and 2 just scored, big hit by mazz

 

[Dann]

umass to the bp again.

 

[Dann]

1st and 3rd for testani here with 2 away and a new pitcher

 

[mets1090]

Ferriter comes through. I still don't understand the steal try. I know Penders likes to run but my gosh, with a catcher. He tried stealing Pavone earlier in the game and he got caught. Do our catchers really have that much speed?

JoePa has OK speed. Especially for a big guy and especially for a guy coming off an ACL tear. Fast enough to steal if he catches the pitcher off guard.

If you watch the games in person, it appears that runners tend to have a green light. If they think they have it, they try to take it. The issue here is that, especially with young players, they may tend to be stupidly over aggressive.

Meanwhile, Mazzilli comes through with a 2 RBI single.

 

[Dann]

Would someone like to explain to me how the runner on 2nd didn't score on a single when the count was full with 2 outs?

i dont think the count was full for that ab or the bases wernt full

mazz takes 2nd. testani hbp. juiced again here with 2 away. a hit here could break it open. come on PAVONE!!!

?!?! david in to ph

why not martin or avery?

 

[Dann]

lol what was that?

 

[mets1090]

Infield single adds another run and keeps them loaded.

 

[mets1090]

Floodgates have opened. 9-3 UConn on the strength of a 2 RBI single by Verdi