Bulldogs4 Posted May 9, 2025 Share Posted May 9, 2025 Looks like we might be dodging rain showers this weekend. If the games get played, they could have huge implications on the postseason. Each team desperately needs to win two to move toward their aspirations. Ole Miss to host and State to simply stay alive. Really should be a great series and hopefully both teams play their best baseball in each game. Regarding the coaching search, Brian O’Connor would be an excellent choice (IMHO). He is only 54 so age is not a factor. His teams at VA have seemingly always pitched well, played good fundamental defense and most importantly won baseball games (including a NC in 2015). Just listening to the scuttlebutt, VA does not really care to invest in baseball. Obviously it is a long way to go but he and some of the other names I have heard, would all make good HC for the Diamond Dawgs!! But first things first…let’s play some baseball this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Coach Posted May 9, 2025 Share Posted May 9, 2025 2 hours ago, Bulldogs4 said: Looks like we might be dodging rain showers this weekend. If the games get played, they could have huge implications on the postseason. Each team desperately needs to win two to move toward their aspirations. Ole Miss to host and State to simply stay alive. Really should be a great series and hopefully both teams play their best baseball in each game. Regarding the coaching search, Brian O’Connor would be an excellent choice (IMHO). He is only 54 so age is not a factor. His teams at VA have seemingly always pitched well, played good fundamental defense and most importantly won baseball games (including a NC in 2015). Just listening to the scuttlebutt, VA does not really care to invest in baseball. Obviously it is a long way to go but he and some of the other names I have heard, would all make good HC for the Diamond Dawgs!! But first things first…let’s play some baseball this weekend. O'Connor, right now, is my top pick. If they have to go the assistant route I think I go after Elander. Don't really want anybody with State ties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho Posted May 9, 2025 Share Posted May 9, 2025 I feel like Bakich and Pollard are actually 1 and 2 for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroontide06 Posted May 9, 2025 Share Posted May 9, 2025 Doubleheader scheduled for today. First pitch at 4:00 and game 2 will start 40 minutes after game 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted May 10, 2025 Author Share Posted May 10, 2025 (edited) OM rolls in Game 1. Hit Pico hard and State missed some opportunities with bases loaded. Edited May 10, 2025 by Dawg83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted May 10, 2025 Share Posted May 10, 2025 Bottom 4th/Top 5th game was lost by State and won by Ole Miss. Plus our defensive woes stuck its ugly head up that really gave Ole Miss the momentum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted May 10, 2025 Share Posted May 10, 2025 Both pitchers have pitched outstanding in this second game at least through 6 1/2 innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted May 10, 2025 Author Share Posted May 10, 2025 State takes the second game behind a masterful start by Siary. One of the best you’ll see this year. Rubber game on Sunday, both teams should have pretty fresh bullpens based on how today went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted May 10, 2025 Share Posted May 10, 2025 What a game he pitched! 8 innings of shut out ball with zero walks and 15 strikeouts. And kept our season going. Realistically that second game was a must win for State. And if you are Maddox, you are saying “dang, any other night, I have a win.” A very pivotal third game is coming up. Most likely, tomorrow but they did say they would monitor the weather today for a possible window to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroontide06 Posted May 10, 2025 Share Posted May 10, 2025 10 hours ago, Dawg83 said: State takes the second game behind a masterful start by Siary. One of the best you’ll see this year. Rubber game on Sunday, both teams should have pretty fresh bullpens based on how today went. Apparently the rubber game is now today at 7 pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted May 10, 2025 Author Share Posted May 10, 2025 (edited) 3 hours ago, maroontide06 said: Apparently the rubber game is now today at 7 pm. Yep, they’ve yo-yo’d the times around this weekend to avoid weather. We will see when this game actually gets played. May be a wet affair. For State, I think you’ve ultimately just gotta win 3 of these last 4 SEC games and you’re in. If you win tonight, need to take two from Mizzou. if you lose tonight, probably have to sweep Mizzou. Also, shout out to Mizzou, finally won an SEC game last night. Improved their record to 1-24. lol. Ole Miss needs to win this third game to stay alive for a host, IMO. Auburn is playing as well as anyone in the country right now and that will be a tough series next weekend, even in Oxford. Edited May 10, 2025 by Dawg83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David44 Posted May 11, 2025 Share Posted May 11, 2025 (edited) My goodness, amazing how suddenly Miss State looks like the team everyone expected. If 6 to 1 stands, the bulldogs could finish tied or even ahead of the rebels in the SEC after next week. Edited May 11, 2025 by David44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David44 Posted May 11, 2025 Share Posted May 11, 2025 And just like that, J Parker waits too long, bases loaded for OM, 1 out, top 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insideradvantage Posted May 11, 2025 Share Posted May 11, 2025 This is a forgone conclusion. Come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted May 11, 2025 Share Posted May 11, 2025 We are the world’s worst at throwing strikes when we have a lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted May 11, 2025 Share Posted May 11, 2025 Doing our best to keep Ole Miss in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroontide06 Posted May 11, 2025 Share Posted May 11, 2025 State hangs on and wins a nail-biter 6-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted May 11, 2025 Author Share Posted May 11, 2025 That game had no business being close. But the series win is the most important thing. State should clinch an NCAAT bid with two wins at Mizzou next weekend. Mizzou, who is now the hottest team in the country suddenly with their two game winning streak lol. Ruining A&M’s season this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted May 11, 2025 Share Posted May 11, 2025 Huge win. But gosh we sure make it hard on ourselves. 11-6 in the conference since the 1-9 start. Suddenly Missouri looks to be a difficult series now. Kind of glad that they finally won a game and now two games. Should make our guys razor focused for the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted May 11, 2025 Share Posted May 11, 2025 And with all the series starting Thursday, State gets some advantage by finishing this series on Saturday whereas Missouri has to play tomorrow. I know we play UNA but that will be an inning per pitcher type game Tuesday. Absolutely critical to win two and as crazy as it sounds, if we sweep Missouri, we will finish.500 in the league. Again doubtful that happens but it would be amazing if we actually did so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted May 11, 2025 Author Share Posted May 11, 2025 (edited) 13 hours ago, Bulldogs4 said: And with all the series starting Thursday, State gets some advantage by finishing this series on Saturday whereas Missouri has to play tomorrow. I know we play UNA but that will be an inning per pitcher type game Tuesday. Absolutely critical to win two and as crazy as it sounds, if we sweep Missouri, we will finish.500 in the league. Again doubtful that happens but it would be amazing if we actually did so. I mean Mizzou has been swept 8 times this year so definitely can’t rule it out. But they have also weirdly had State’s number in recent years. Think State is 5-7 against Mizzou since 2018. The biggest WTF being them winning two game in Starkville against the 2021 national title team. Edited May 11, 2025 by Dawg83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wcchaingang Posted May 11, 2025 Share Posted May 11, 2025 I know it’s off topic a bit but Elko got called up yesterday and got his first MLB hit a homer today. I don’t think there is a more beloved player in OM baseball history. And he deserves everything that comes to him. Also Nikhazy and Hoglund made their debut last week and Rolison got called up today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted May 11, 2025 Share Posted May 11, 2025 Oh joy, Missouri will be coming off a sweep of A&M. Gonna be a cat/dog fight up there this weekend. Still need to find a way to win two, regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted May 12, 2025 Author Share Posted May 12, 2025 4 hours ago, Bulldogs4 said: Oh joy, Missouri will be coming off a sweep of A&M. Gonna be a cat/dog fight up there this weekend. Still need to find a way to win two, regardless. Honestly Mizzou sweeping A&M may be the best thing that could’ve happened for State. The pressure of being the first to lose to them is gone and the risk of State overlooking them is lower, most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David44 Posted May 12, 2025 Share Posted May 12, 2025 USM completes the sweep of UL and on a 12 game win streak. For whatever reason they have been stuck around 20th in the polls. They are closing in on another 40 win season, their 9th in a row, no one else in the nation has 8. Time for them to move up into regional host conversions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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