That one didn't go down as one (ruled a bunt single because she may have been safe anyway) but it was a slight blunder.
Live updates: FSU vs. Oklahoma State in WCWS (G1 on Thurs)
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Lineout to center gets Kat out of another jam. She's been excellent once again under pressure tonight.
7-0 FSU, M5. One run away from a run-rule victory.
7-0 FSU, M5. One run away from a run-rule victory.
You're probably right, Curt. And I am definitely not complaining. I was just hoping that she would get in for her experience and rest Kat.
I don't think FSU has a chance, if Kat has to pitch every meaningful inning. Especially with OU having 3 top line pitchers. I think Reid is a top line pitcher who just needs experience. However, I trust Lonni much more than my own opinion. lol
lol...they must have old-time Baltimore scorers in OKC this week.
Michaela Edenfield is a pretty good person to have leading off when you need one run to end the game.
Leonard chops one to first and is retired but Flaherty advances to second.
Runner in scoring position for FSU with two outs. Noles are probably a single away from ending this.
Runner in scoring position for FSU with two outs. Noles are probably a single away from ending this.
Or maybe not. FSU apparently challenging to see if that was a fair ball. Looks foul on replay FWIW.
You see Flaherty apologizing to shortstop for tag across her face earlier?
Call stands after review. Ball was fair so FSU does indeed have a runner on second with two outs. Wacaser with a chance to walk it off.
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They didn't have a good zoom-in to see it better. I leaned foul but too close to overturn.
Wacaser rips a ball just foul of third base and then chops one to second base for the third out.
FSU strands the run-rule runner at second base and has to play a sixth inning.
FSU strands the run-rule runner at second base and has to play a sixth inning.
Mack Leonard taking over in the circle to start the sixth inning for FSU. Smart to not trot Kat back out there, in my opinion.
Mack starts her outing with a strikeout.
I get the temptation to run Makenna out there. She needs that WCWS experience, but so does Mack, who has actually been used more than Reid in the NCAA Tournament.
I get the temptation to run Makenna out there. She needs that WCWS experience, but so does Mack, who has actually been used more than Reid in the NCAA Tournament.
Flyout to center finishes off a 1-2-3 inning for Mack.
7-0 FSU, M6. Noles have another chance to score one run and walk it off.
7-0 FSU, M6. Noles have another chance to score one run and walk it off.
I understand Curt, BUT we have zero chance if Reid isn't "ready". Leonard can not be FSU's "other" pitcher. She'll be fine tonight because OKState is done and ready to go home.
Again, I trust Lonni more than my opinion. I'm just big on "experience" especially at this point in the season.
Kat Sandercock's updated stat line for the NCAA Tournament: 26.1 IP, 2 R, 19 K, 5 BB, 0.54 ERA
FWIW, I think Lonni would have gone to Reid there if the game was close. Think the margin makes her more willing to go to Mack. That being said, I agree that getting Reid experience in that setting would probably be wise.
I hope not. As much as I like her and think she's VITAL for our success, I can't see her coming in a game like that "cold".
Lonni knows best, so if she runs her out there...I'm all in!
I think it might be Sandercock again. Can't rely on her for all your innings but that's a big game as a win moves you into semifinals and whoever comes out of the loser's bracket would have to beat you twice before you beat them once.
But maybe it could be Reid. Lonni hasn't shied away from throwing her in some big moments.
Bethaney Keen leads off the FSU sixth with a single up the middle.
Winning run on first with no outs.
Winning run on first with no outs.
That Muffley squeeze was THE play of the game!!! CRAZY good!
Incredible that she was able to get down such an effective bunt on that pitch at her ankles.
Muffley hits a slow roller to short. Keen retired at second, but no chance at a double play.
FSU still has the winning run on first with one out for the top of the order.
FSU still has the winning run on first with one out for the top of the order.
And got up after that pitch almost took her all the way to the ground to get on first base. Just an insane play.
Amaya Ross pinch-runs for Muffley, steals second on the pitch that Mudge Ks on and then takes third because the throw was off target and into center.
FSU 60 feet away from a run-rule victory with two outs and Kerr at the plate.
FSU 60 feet away from a run-rule victory with two outs and Kerr at the plate.
