Duke Baseball 2023

[DoubleBlue]

I like that Duke still had 12 hits. It felt like UVA was going to bounce back but its still just one game. Tomorrow is anyone's game.

[CameronDuke]

Still one win from Omaha. Good thing run differential doesn’t determine who wins this series. Duke is down 18-9 in runs this series but tied 1-1 in games.

Win or go home tomorrow for both teams.

[DoubleBlue]

Game 3 tomorrow is at noon ET again. TV coverage is not announced yet.

[RetireVergaJersey]

Who is rested and able to pitch tomorrow?

[DoubleBlue]

Who is rested and able to pitch tomorrow?

Higgins is the only regular starter who is fresh.

[CameronDuke]

Quick, someone measure Flip for a baseball jersey. We may need him to throw a few innings tomorrow.

[CameronBornAndBred]

I'm selling at a craft market today, but will be watching my laptop when I can.

I picked an excellent day to sell tie dyes and not watch baseball. Followed the box score, ugh.

[Bob Green]

I picked an excellent day to sell tie dyes and not watch baseball. Followed the box score, ugh.

I was going to text you when Duke cut it to 4-3 but before I got past procrastinating Virginia had expanded lead to 8-3.

[dukelifer]

Quick, someone measure Flip for a baseball jersey. We may need him to throw a few innings tomorrow.

I think TJ Power is more highly regarded on the mound

[kidA]

Well today was horrible, but yesterday was awesome! This is the first baseball I’ve watched at any level in years. One game. All the pressure is on the Hoo’s. Go Duke!

[CameronBornAndBred]

I was going to text you when Duke cut it to 4-3 but before I got past procrastinating Virginia had expanded lead to 8-3.

I saw that 4-3 score after the 4-0 start. By the time I got my laptop out a few minutes later, that 4 had turned into a 7. Laptop stayed in the bag.

[RetireVergaJersey]

I hope I am wrong but I think Duke will need to score 9-10 runs to win tomorrow.Have little faith in the pitching

[jwillfan]

Says so right here https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/base...06/11/all-conf

[hallcity]

Says so right here https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/base...06/11/all-conf

Goduke says the game will be on ESPN2.
https://goduke.com/sports/baseball/schedule

[duke2x]

They showed a stat yesterday that UVA hits Home Runs against Right Handed Pitchers and has little to no power vs left handed pitchers. Well Pollard took out the lefty and put in a righty and got BURNED.

He had to start Gow today. When Gow struggled early, I think Pollard adjusted to a 3 game series earlier than we think. In light of this and anything goes in an elimination game:

Who is rested and able to pitch tomorrow?

no games yet - Romano (R), Weaver (R), Higgins (R). The staff loves Weaver even though I'm not sure he's quite ready yet. He might start. Higgins struggled v. UVA.
ca. 1.5 innings - Oschell (R but it doesn't matter), Tallon (L), Beilenson (R but other 2 games against UVA were OK), Proksch (L but had 1 so-so game v. UVA.)
0.1-1 inning - Beasley (L), Hart (L).

Healy (L) could pitch max 20 tomorrow since he only did 39 on Friday. If he started the first only, I would not be surprised.

UVA isn't going to change its lineup because Duke only throws lefties. They came close to winning Friday without it, and there's no shortage of ego in Charlottesville (just as some say about Durham).

Healy (1) - Proksch (2-3) - Beasley (4), Beilenson (5-6), Oschell (7-8), Tallon (8-9) with Romano, Hart, and Weaver to fill the gaps. Duke can win another 5-4 game with that lineup, but it's not going to have the pitching for a 10th. I think UVA starts the guy tomorrow where Duke won 17-5.

[75Crazie]

Goduke says the game will be on ESPN2.

Until ESPN decides to move it at the last minute.

[DoubleBlue]

They showed a stat yesterday that UVA hits Home Runs against Right Handed Pitchers and has little to no power vs left handed pitchers. Well Pollard took out the lefty and put in a righty and got BURNED.

Of course injured pitchers Fox, Santucci and Allen are all lefties. Pollard has had a tough task managing the rotation this year.

Can't find any stats showing NCAA performance for left vs right-handed pitchers.

[4Gen]

Until ESPN decides to move it at the last minute.

I got home around six looking forward to watching the taped version. I had carefully avoided learning the score. Grrr

[Luke102452]

Ryan Higgins getting the start today

[HPDevil]

VA is -200.