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  • Baseball: *UK vs UF tonight at the Cliff. 7:00 pm

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    dan_bgblue
    Published on 04-19-2018 04:53 PM
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    Thursday is an unusual starting day for a 3 game series so this is a PSA for those that follow the Bat Cats. Game is scheduled to be aired on the SEC Network and audio broadcast on WLAP
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    1. Darrell KSR's Avatar
      Darrell KSR - 04-19-2018, 08:01 PM
      Brett Marshall is coming on for the sixth inning. Kentucky used many of their best bullpen guys against Louisville.

      That was just a couple of days ago and that means we're going to see guys we haven't seen much of this year.

      Yet another reason not to try the two inning by committee approach. Should have had Haake eat as many innings as possible.
    1. Darrell KSR's Avatar
      Darrell KSR - 04-19-2018, 08:02 PM
      Marshall is a redshirt freshman who sat out last year after Tommy John surgery.
    1. dan_bgblue's Avatar
      dan_bgblue - 04-19-2018, 08:17 PM
      8-2 UF

      B7
    1. dan_bgblue's Avatar
      dan_bgblue - 04-19-2018, 08:25 PM
      8-2 UF

      T8
    1. dan_bgblue's Avatar
      dan_bgblue - 04-19-2018, 08:32 PM
      9-2 UF

      B8
    1. dan_bgblue's Avatar
      dan_bgblue - 04-19-2018, 08:54 PM
      11-2 UF B9
    1. Darrell KSR's Avatar
      Darrell KSR - 04-19-2018, 08:58 PM
      Well this game has been a downer.
    1. dan_bgblue's Avatar
      dan_bgblue - 04-19-2018, 09:06 PM
      11-2 UF final

      Several things we could discuss about tonight's effort but it will have to wait until tomorrow if anyone wants me to participate.
    1. Darrell KSR's Avatar
      Darrell KSR - 04-19-2018, 09:08 PM
      UK pitchers strike out 14 Gators; Fla pitchers with 12 Ks.
    1. catmanjack's Avatar
      catmanjack - 04-19-2018, 09:27 PM
      Was highly disappointed in the pull of the starting pitcher, should have rode him might not have mattered but that set the tone for the team that coach threw the game away and now you have to win two in a row over the top ranked team.
      Bad coaching and one of the few it seems coach makes.
    1. Darrell KSR's Avatar
      Darrell KSR - 04-20-2018, 07:14 AM
      UK MEDIA RELATIONS

      Kentucky Falls in Series Opener Between Top 10 Teams

      Luke Becker reaches base three times but No. 8 Wildcats can’t escape early hole

      LEXINGTON, Ky. – Top-ranked Florida used a big third inning to claim the first of three games against No. 6 Kentucky, 6-1, at Cliff Hagan Stadium in a matchup of top 10 teams. The defending national champions plated six runs in taking an early lead they would not relinquish.

      The two clubs will meet again Friday night with UK ace Sean Hjelle matching arms with Florida’s Jackson Kowar, who started against the Cats in the 2017 regular season finale that clinched the SEC East title for the Gators. First pitch is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and will air on the SEC Network.

      Zach Haake started for the Cats and threw two hitless inning but was removed after that as part of a pre-determined game plan. The Gators (33-7, 13-3 SEC) pounced in the third inning, scoring six runs, including Wil Dalton’s SEC-leading 14th home run of the season.

      The Cats (25-13, 7-9 SEC) responded with a pair of runs in the fourth when Luke Becker slashed an RBI double into the left field corner to score Luke Heyer and then came home on Ben Aklinski’s single through the infield. Becker also singled and walked, pushing his impressive on base streak to 37 times in 38 games this season.

      SCORING

      Top 3rd – Blake Reese was hit by a pitch, Keenan Bell and Brady Smith walked. Deacon Liput doubled to RCF, scoring Reese and Bell. Nelson Maldonado hit a SAC fly to LF, scoring Smith. Jonathan India walked. Wil Dalton homered to LCF, scoring Liput and Maldonado. UF 6, UK 0.

      Top 4th – Reese walked. Smith blooped a single to LF, moving Reese to 3B. Liput reached on a fielder’s choice, scoring Reese. UF 7, UK 0.

      Bottom 4th – Luke Heyer was hit by a pitch and scored on Luke Becker’s double into the LF corner. Becker advanced to third on Kole Cottam’s groundout. Ben Aklinski singled through the left side, scoring Becker. UF 7, UK 2.

      Top 5th – JJ Schwarz doubled to LF. Austin Langworthy walked. Reese blooped a single behind SS, scoring Schwarz. UF 8, UK 2.

      Top 8th – Smith homered to LF. UF 9, UK 2.

      Top 9th – India walked. Dalton singled to CF. Schwarz hit into a fielder’s choice with India out at 3B and Dalton reaching third on a throwing error. Reese reached on a throwing error by the pitcher, scoring Dalton. Smith singled to LF, scoring Schwarz. UF 11, UK 2.

      NOTES

      · Several Cats extended impressive reached base safely streaks…
      o Senior INF Luke Becker has reached in 37 of 38 games.
      o Junior OF Ben Aklinski has reached in 32 of the last 33 games, including 15 straight.
      o Junior INF Trey Dawson has reached safely in nine consecutive games.
      o Junior C/1B Kole Cottam has reached safely in seven straight games and has hits in 13 of the past 15 games.

      · Senior INF Luke Becker went 2-for-3 with a run, RBI double and walk.
      o Becker has reached base in 37 of the Cats’ 38 games this season (and 81 of 82 including 2017 summer ball).
      o Becker now has 12 multi-hit games this season and 39 for his career.

      · Redshirt Freshman Brett Marshall entered in the sixth inning and struck out the side.
      o It was Marshall’s fourth appearance this season after missing the 2017 season due to Tommy John surgery.


      ON DECK

      The Cats and Gators return to the field Friday night for a 7:30 p.m. ET first pitch. The game will air on 630 AM WLAP for radio and air on the SEC Network.
    1. catmanjack's Avatar
      catmanjack - 04-20-2018, 07:15 AM
      Thought the decision to pull the starter drained the emotion from the team and really could cost them all three games this weekend.
    1. BigBluePappy's Avatar
      BigBluePappy - 04-20-2018, 12:12 PM
      Was watching the game while sanding the hardwood floor in the living room and it sure looked like it, jack.
      And then the poor kid who was throwing at the end was almost uncatchable; the groundskeeping crew will have some hellacious divots to clean up. Squires got a workout and earned his groceries the last inning or so. Hopefuly I can watch again tonight (still sanding) but alas I have to wear hearing protection and can't listen to the game.
    1. Darrell KSR's Avatar
      Darrell KSR - 04-20-2018, 12:20 PM
      Two words, Pappy:

      Bluetooth headphones.

      I have a pair of over the ear, bluetooth headphones with noise cancellation that works ideal in situations like that. Really good headphones.

      Here's the ones I have:

      https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

      Amazon sells them for $62.94, and they're worth it. But I got some stupid crazy deal where I bought them for $11. I am kicking myself that I didn't get about 10 pair when I had a chance. I actually went back that day to buy 3 more pair and they were sold out.

      Super long battery life, like 20+ hours, comfortable, good sound (I'm not a big music guy, and I'm sure those guys will scoff at it. I get it, but it works for me). Also works if plugged up and battery is dead or you don't want to use battery.
    1. BigBluePappy's Avatar
      BigBluePappy - 04-20-2018, 12:27 PM
      They look nice, but I should have the floor done by this weekend.
      Got the 150 sanding done, gotta go aver it with the 220 and then apply the finish.
      Worked on it until 1:30 this morning and putting in about 50-60 hours a week at work is starting to get a little old...
    1. Darrell KSR's Avatar
      Darrell KSR - 04-20-2018, 12:37 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by BigBluePappy View Post
      They look nice, but I should have the floor done by this weekend.
      Got the 150 sanding done, gotta go aver it with the 220 and then apply the finish.
      Worked on it until 1:30 this morning and putting in about 50-60 hours a week at work is starting to get a little old...
      You be careful...don't overdo it. Sounds like i'm a little late with that advice, though :0.
    1. blueboss's Avatar
      blueboss - 04-20-2018, 01:00 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by BigBluePappy View Post
      They look nice, but I should have the floor done by this weekend.
      Got the 150 sanding done, gotta go aver it with the 220 and then apply the finish.
      Worked on it until 1:30 this morning and putting in about 50-60 hours a week at work is starting to get a little old...
      You need to cut down on those work hours!! You’ve got work to do around the house.


      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    1. BigBluePappy's Avatar
      BigBluePappy - 04-20-2018, 06:06 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by blueboss View Post
      You need to cut down on those work hours!! You’ve got work to do around the house.


      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
      That is what Grammy keeps reminding me of...
    1. BigBluePappy's Avatar
      BigBluePappy - 04-20-2018, 06:09 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by Darrell KSR View Post
      You be careful...don't overdo it. Sounds like i'm a little late with that advice, though :0.


      I am not going to do anything that will kill me.
      It was actually a stress reliever; I truly enjoy working with wood.
      And the work hours, I will not complain. A fellow in his mid fifties, seven year survivor of a stroke and the company I work for trusts me enough to work that many hours, I am Blessed and I will always give Him the Praise for it.
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