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Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - waltgreenberg - 05-24-2018 07:51 PM
After today's (and yesterday's) satisfying 6-2 pay back victory over LaTech, which all but eliminates the Bulldogs from NCAA post-season consideration (as their RPI is now around 60) unless they win the CUSA championship from the losers bracket, next up is Florida Atlantic and an opportunity to pay them back for their classless behavior at Reckling in the Sunday "walk off" tie game. I think players, coaches and fans alike have hoped for this matchup.
FAU comes in with an overall 37-15-1 record (19-8-1 in CUSA, 14-9 away from home, #29 RPI, #32 ISR, #119 Strength of Schedule), and have already all but locked up a #2 seed in the NCAA regional round. They were 2-0-1 against us a month ago at Reckling, but all three games were close.
FAU is a team that relies on an aggressive-swinging, power-hitting offense...a Friday ace (LHP Miednick, who only threw 2 innings and 34 pitches yesterday)...and a very good, deep bullpen. In addition to having an extra day of rest on us, all but one of the four pitchers who three in their Game 1 vs. FIU will likely be available to pitch again in our game. Miednick was pulled early yesterday because he couldn't throw strikes, but he threw only a handful more pitches than Addison Moss did in his one inning for us yesterday. On the positive side, aside from Miednick and Poore (who threw 2.0 IP and 28 pitches yesterday), the remainder of their staff are right-handed pitchers, which probably works to our advantage.
Here's their schedule and record to date...
http://warrennolan.com/baseball/2018/schedule/FAU
...and their individual and team stats...
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/fau/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2017-18/stats/season_stats.pdf
Offensively, FAU led the conference in HRs (67, with 5 different players with 7+ HRs) and were second in being hit by pitches. As a team they're hitting .268/.361./440, with 67 HRs, 97 doubles/triples, 35-44 SBs and are averaging 6.5 runs per game. They have a top-heavy lineup led by first team all-conferencers David Miranda (.321/.406/.542, 9 HRs, 17 doubles/triples, 45 RBIs, 43 runs) and Tyler Frank (.315/.455/.581, 11 HRs, 20 doubles/triples, 29 RBIs, 57 runs, 45 BBs). However, Miranda pulled up lame on his game-winning 3-RBI "single" yesterday, and is questionable for the rest of the tournament. They rarely play small ball, having succeeded on only 15 bunt attempts all year, but they do have two stolen base threats in Rivers (10-12 SBs) and Wilson (11-12 SBs).
We don't want to get in a position where we're behind entering the 9th inning, as their all-conference closer (RHP Schneider) is almost strictly a one-inning closer, but has been virtually unbeatable. In 21 appearances, covering 23.1 innings, he's racked up 14 saves and 5 wins (though his across-the-board stats are good, but hardly exceptional).
Time to get our revenge on FAU, and pay them back for their bush-league stall tactics in our finale at Reckling (when we had the winning run at 2B with no outs when their coach motioned their players onto the field at promptly 4:15pm). We need to play a clean game in the field, minimize the gifted runs allowed (we only had one against LaTech), and cut down on the strikeouts on offense. Essentially, another elimination game for us. Win and keep the hope alive. Let's get it done. Go Owls!
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - waltgreenberg - 05-24-2018 11:13 PM
Charlotte - UAB started at 11:07pm, after LaTech beat FIU 7-5 in the first losers bracket game. Any bets on ending time? Current forecast calls for thunderstorms to start rolling in at 5:00am, with chance of rain 40 - 51% until 11:00am, when the chance of rain drops into the mid-30% range. If they ever get the final losers bracket game in by the wee hours this morning, we're in for another long morning/day at MGM Park; except this time (as opposed to yesterday and today's multiple delays) we are likely to actually see rain and a tarp placed on the field.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - jhruzek - 05-25-2018 07:16 AM
Weather radar already shows rain in Biloxi.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - waltgreenberg - 05-25-2018 07:48 AM
(05-25-2018 07:16 AM)jhruzek Wrote: Weather radar already shows rain in Biloxi.
Thunderstorms moving through now, but should be out of area by 9:00am. 45% - 51% chance of thunderstorms from 11:00am - 4:00pm, before dropping off to the mid-20% range for the rest of the afternoon and evening. Team left the hotel for the park at 6:45am.
Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - owl at the moon - 05-25-2018 08:48 AM
Lets get this Owl Fight started!!
P.s. +1 today for good original* Owl vs Owl funnies.
(*=new to me)
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 08:54 AM
Time for Ricky to show out!
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - dragon2owl - 05-25-2018 08:57 AM
Proctor, SS
Chandler, CF
Cruz, 2B
DiCaprio, C
Comeaux, 3B
Collins, DH
Dunlap, LF
Sarchet, 1B
Cox, RF
SP - Ricardo Salinas
Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - owl at the moon - 05-25-2018 09:00 AM
FAU has been living on BURROWED TIME since their sly walkoff tie at Reckling...
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 09:12 AM
Ricky had a nice looking sinker going there in T1...
Retired the side after a first pitch double.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 09:19 AM
Trei Cruz had a 2 out single but Dom struck out to end it.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 09:23 AM
6 pitch inning for Ricardo "Saleese" (as pronounced by the TV guy).
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 09:34 AM
Solo shot by the FAU 9-hole hitter.
1 out, B3.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 09:46 AM
Ricky walks two guys but then Sarchet saves a run or two with a beautiful pick of an errant throw by Comeaux.
Going to B3, 1-0 FAU.
3 innings of 1 run ball from Ricky is probably it from him. I'll take it. Offense needs to start touching up this FAU guy. He threw 30something pitches Wednesday so probably isn't good for much more than 50-60.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 09:48 AM
And just like that, leadoff triple by Sarchet!
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 09:50 AM
Cox ties it up with a double.
Man on second, no outs. Proctor up.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 09:54 AM
Proctor K's. He has stunk lately.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 10:05 AM
Chandler lines out to RF. Cruz flies out to warning track. Got the FAU pitcher's count up a bit though.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - Tomball Owl - 05-25-2018 10:06 AM
(05-25-2018 09:54 AM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote: Proctor K's. He has stunk lately.
He did have a 3 run shot yesterday, but I understand your sentiment.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 10:09 AM
(05-25-2018 10:06 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:(05-25-2018 09:54 AM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote: Proctor K's. He has stunk lately.
He did have a 3 run shot yesterday, but I understand your sentiment.
From a batting average POV.
RE: Rice vs. FAU Winners Bracket Preview-- The One We Want - ExcitedOwl18 - 05-25-2018 10:10 AM
Acker gives up a dribbling single to the first batter and issues a four pitch walk to the second. Two on, no outs.