(02-19-2022 05:11 PM)AssyrianDuke Wrote:  

(02-19-2022 03:38 PM)Dukester Wrote:  The softball team will go as far as Alissa can take us.

Today was a rough start.

I think you are putting too much faith in Alissa or too little faith in the other pitchers. Or both. I know we are used to a top tier SP and a solid second option at JMU, but until that obvious #1 steps up, we are going to be seeing what else we have on staff and fast. That means having as many pitchers play in real games at the beginning of the year and seeing how they react.

As far as pitching this year there is only Alissa that has a shot against top competition. There is a big step down after Alissa. As dominant as Alissa has been against lower competition, I think physically she can be competitive against top 40 competition. With that said, I think her issues against top competition is more mental which can change pretty quickly with some success and improved confidence.

That's my hope. I don't think there are other pitching solutions on the roster to win the big games I hope we win this year.