Softball FSU vs. Auburn (Sunday at noon)

[Bob Ferrante]

Isa Torres leads the game off with a solo HR

 

[Bob Ferrante]

End 1st: FSU 1-0

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Crazy catch here in top 2nd as Auburn ends an FSU scoring threat

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Apsel with a 1-2-3 bottom of the second, including a pair of strikeouts

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Torres goes to 2B on a sac bunt and then 3B on a sac fly (Dack) but Edenfield flies out

Dack put an absolute charge into one ball but it was well foul

Middle 3rd, 1-0 FSU

 

[Bob Ferrante]

McCrary HR to center

Auburn ties it up 1-1

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Thought a few of those pitches to Wohlers were strikes. But she draws a walk

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Francik and Widra up in the bullpen. Very interesting development for Alameda as Apsel is in her fourth inning.

Do you go to Francik, a freshman, but a talented one?

Do you go to Widra, who pitched at Auburn but those hitters know her well?

 

[pcnole1976]

This game is not setting up well for FSU.

Apsel has pitched well. The hitters are now facing an "Oklahoma type" pitcher, so...

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Two-run double by Tresvik

3-1 Auburn

 

[pcnole1976]

Francik and Widra up in the bullpen. Very interesting development for Alameda as Apsel is in her fourth inning.

Do you go to Francik, a freshman, but a talented one?

Do you go to Widra, who pitched at Auburn but those hitters know her well?

I think if we can get back even or the lead, I would go with Francik. Otherwise, I go with Widra.

 

[Bob Ferrante]

It's a tough scenario for FSU. And I wonder if Francik giving up that HR to Clemson in the ACC title game is fresh in Alameda's mind

Lots of softball to go. Hopefully not two games!

 

[pcnole1976]

It's a tough scenario for FSU. And I wonder if Francik giving up that HR to Clemson in the ACC title game is fresh in Alameda's mind

Lots of softball to go. Hopefully not two games!

It's still on my mind. lol

I've been worried about the hitting the last month. Today, we have 2 hits, both by Isa.
Not good, because the Auburn pitchers are not that great.
We have a couple of well hit balls for outs, but this has been a trend for the last 3 or 4 weeks.

 

[pcnole1976]

WOW! Dack makes a play!! I'm shocked
lol

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Widra gets the first two outs. But then gives up a few singles

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Wohlers jacks one off the scoreboard

6-1 Auburn

All of this with two outs in bot 5th

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Roach HR

7-1 Auburn

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Ok, Alameda doesn't want to show Francik or Danley in this game

FSU turns to Gooden to get the last out of the 5th. We could see her in the 6th and 7th too

 

[pcnole1976]

I think Lonni thinks more of her offense than I do. I hope I'm wrong, but...

Auburn is not a particularly good team this year. I think their best pitchers have ERAs over 3 (their team ERA is over 4) and their team ERA is well under .300.

I know you have to factor in them playing in the SEC, but...

I think Lonni thought we'd win this game because we are just a much better team.

Good news is, Auburn hasn't seen our top 2 pitchers, so...

 

[pcnole1976]

Ok, Alameda doesn't want to show Francik or Danley in this game

FSU turns to Gooden to get the last out of the 5th. We could see her in the 6th and 7th too

Definitely don't use Francik or Danley now.
I don't see us scoring much now, so just finish out the 6th and get ready for game 2.

Auburn is not a real good team. They aren't a real good hitting team. They aren't a real good pitching team.

My concern is one pitcher can turn everything and though her numbers aren't great (maybe not even real good), that one pitcher they have was at Oklahoma, so...

 

[pcnole1976]

Need to get the Auburn pitcher over 300 pitches for the weekend.

I don't know how many she has in her, but need to get her up there to help out for game #2.

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Dack jack!

Katie Dack HR and FSU cuts the deficit to 7-3

 

[garebearnole]

Definitely don't use Francik or Danley now.
I don't see us scoring much now, so just finish out the 6th and get ready for game 2.

Auburn is not a real good team. They aren't a real good hitting team. They aren't a real good pitching team.

My concern is one pitcher can turn everything and though her numbers aren't great (maybe not even real good), that one pitcher they have was at Oklahoma, so...

Yikes let’s get way better for game two. No way we don’t move on to Supers!

 

[pcnole1976]

Bob, do you know anything about Reid? Why she isn't pitching?

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Gooden is eating up some outs/innings. Which is good for FSU as far as saving Francik / Danley

But Auburn adds a run, 8-3 Tigers

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Bob, do you know anything about Reid? Why she isn't pitching?

I think Reid's injury (back?) is worse than Lonni has let on to the fans and media

 

[pcnole1976]

I think Reid's injury (back?) is worse than Lonni has let on to the fans and media

Thanks! That's what I figured.

 

[pcnole1976]

I think I start Francik in game 2.

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Auburn finishes off FSU 8-3

A winner-take-all game 2 on Sunday should begin around 3 p.m.

 

[Bob Ferrante]

I think I start Francik in game 2.

Yes. I lean toward Francik and Danley out of the bullpen at some point

 

[Bob Ferrante]

FSU has announced a 3 p.m. start for game 2 today

We'll continue updates in this thread

 

[spreadman]

Need to get on base and run , put pressure on Aub

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Game 2 is on ESPN

 

[pcnole1976]

Bob, do you think Reid will be fully recovered and productive next season?

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Edenfield two-run HR in bottom 1st

Great way for FSU to start

 

[pcnole1976]

Edenfield two-run HR in bottom 1st

Great way for FSU to start

Absolutely! With Francik and Danley pitching, Auburn should not score more than 2...maybe not even 2. If we can get one or two more, and don't make but one error, we should be ok now.

Auburn's starter can not have much left and we need to keep the pressure on her to get her out ASAP!

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Danley has issued three hits but she is through two shutout innings

Middle 2nd, 2-0 FSU

 

[Bob Ferrante]

What a play by Beachum! A throw across the infield from her knees

 

[Bob Ferrante]

Looks like they are switching from ESPN News to ESPN here

 

[pcnole1976]

Good grief! We are making it so easy for Auburn's pitcher.

The longer she goes without us doing anything, the longer she will be able to go.
Our hitting/offense is very poor and has been for 3 or 4 weeks.