UConn v. Memphis Series

[dbmill]

Top 7 Siena doubles, nice to see, and then we finally get some productive outs, 2 ground outs to score a run and cut the lead to 2-1. However which is often the case looks like Penders went with Tabakman too long and the wheels have come off. 2 singles to lead off the inning and then in a sac bunt attempt as we often do struggle with bunts we throw the ball all around and commit several errors and now it is 4-1 and most likely the ball game.

Once again, I think Penders would rather go with a tiring starter such as Tabakman or Marzi than go with any reliever not named Ruotolo or Mahoney. He just isn't comfortable with any of the other relievers in a game that is still tight.

 

[dbmill]

UConn comes out fast in game 3 against Memphis. They get four runs after two outs are recorded in the 1st inning. Hits by McDowell and Siena I believe drive in the runs. Meanwhile, Anthony Kay strands two runners getting out of a jam in the bottom of the inning.

 

[dbmill]

For a welcome change of pace, UConn has their hitting shoes on today. 2nd inning RBI doubles by Melley and McDowell results in a 7-0 UConn lead.

 

[huskymedic]

... And the rout is on. 13-1 UConn in the 3rd. Keep the pedal down!!!

 

[dbmill]

One good sign is that Tom Verdi was having a good offensive series before this game, getting on base at least twice each game. So maybe he is coming out of his offensive funk.

 

[huskymedic]

@uconnbaseball: FINAL: #UConn 13, Memphis 2 in seven innings. Huskies close out the travel day mercy rule win and win the #AmericanBSB series. #BleedBlue

http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/050414aaa.html

Game Notes
- The Huskies scored in each of the first three innings for the first time in 2014. It was also the third time this season UConn has scored in any three consecutive innings.
- Max McDowell had a career-high five RBIs on the day, most for any Husky in a game this year. McDowell is 20-for-55 (.364) with 15 RBIs over his last 14 games after the first four-hit game of his career.
- UConn is now 12-1 when Jack Sundberg records multiple hits in a game and 14-7 when he scores a run.
- Vinny Siena recorded his 11th multi-hit game of the year and third in UConn’s last four contests.
- Tom Verdi went 5-for-11 with three walks, three stolen bases and five runs scored in the three games at Memphis.

The Huskies will have nearly a week off before returning to action with a conference doubleheader on Saturday, May 10 at home against nationally-ranked Houston. First pitch of game one from Storrs is set for 1 p.m.