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Need to get out without more damage. Iowa needed to score runs anyway . . .
Terrible bad luck with Sher getting that ball stuck in his glove. Mazur desperately needed that double play to get out of the inning.
At least he closed out the inning looking strong, especially that last hitter. But I'm afraid Iowa is going to need the bullpen early in this game.
The offense HAS to make Shingledecker work, he's by far their best pitcher.
At least he closed out the inning looking strong, especially that last hitter. But I'm afraid Iowa is going to need the bullpen early in this game.
The offense HAS to make Shingledecker work, he's by far their best pitcher.
I really like the middle-opposite field approach to PSU's pitcher. He's working the outer half of the plate and Iowa should be looking to hit the ball to the right side of the field.
Baby steps.
Lead cut in half.
Need a sharp quick half inning by Mazur. Iowa is going to score some more runs today.
Lead cut in half.
Need a sharp quick half inning by Mazur. Iowa is going to score some more runs today.
Decent sign. He was dinged up against Indiana and struggled a bit making contact. He made good contact and gave that ball a decent ride.
Shingledecker did what a good relief guy does. Throw a few shutdown innings. I'd guess we see Mason Mellot next.
This umpire is giving Shingledecker about 6 inches off the plate.
Not gonna matter if our hitters can’t get on base. Shingledecker is just shredding us.
Easy to do with a generous zone. This ump behind home plate is not good.
Easy to do when the umpire is giving him such a wide strike zone. Hitters cannot do much with a ball that's between 4-6 inches inside. If you try to hit it you will get jammed.
I've written it before and I'll write it again. Iowa struggles with pitchers who have good control and don't give up walks. Passivity with 2 strikes is maddening.
Walking the batter ahead of Matt Wood with one already on base and 2 outs is not a sound strategy. Asking for problems.
EDIT: Davitt got away with one on the 1-1 pitch. Elevated in strike zone. Wood rarely misses that pitch.
EDIT: Davitt got away with one on the 1-1 pitch. Elevated in strike zone. Wood rarely misses that pitch.
I've also written before and I'll write it again. I can't stand the "look into the dugout," get sign from dugout, look at wristband approach to calling pitches. Hard to get into a rhythm with that much time between pitches.
The one guy you couldn't let hurt you just did.
Welp, I know this game isn't over but PSU has all the momentum.
Welp, I know this game isn't over but PSU has all the momentum.
Shingledecker having a career outing of course for a career reliever.
Of course, it's like the career 2 ppg guy from a directional Michigan school hitting 9 3's vs. Fran's zone defense.
Well, PSU's best pitcher is out. He probably isn't available to them again this weekend.
