Cobb strikes out 9 in Vols first win!

VolTSX23 · 02-09-2007, 07:39 PM

Congrats to Vols on their first win today...

COBB LOGS CAREER-HIGH NINE STRIKEOUTS AS VOLS DOWN EMU 7-4 :: Saturday's game time moved to noon

**vol_freak** · 02-09-2007, 07:43 PM

Cody Brown had a solo HR. EMU had 4 errors, looking like the Vols did last weekend. Tennessee scored 4 unearned runs and that was the difference in the game.

utfantilidie · 02-09-2007, 07:44 PM

Not exactly a powerhouse though, right?

**vol_freak** · 02-09-2007, 07:45 PM

EMU? I don't think so. Perry described them as a "scrappy" team.

utfantilidie · 02-09-2007, 07:53 PM

Our closer was a little shakey (2Hr-3Rbi's) 9th inning

**vol_freak** · 02-09-2007, 07:55 PM

He had a bit of a rough time. He had two strikes on several of those guys but just couldn't finish.

utfantilidie · 02-09-2007, 08:04 PM

Would he be considered as our best closer?

**vol_freak** · 02-09-2007, 08:11 PM

I really don't know. I would guess they are looking to see who steps up to replace Watson this year. If I remember, I think Watson lead the Vols in saves the last two years.

I'm sure Perry can shed some light on this.

Perry Parris · 02-09-2007, 09:55 PM

Good win today. The bats are starting to come around; however, it sure was nice to put up a 5 spot in the 5th with only one hit to show for it.

Notes: UT only struck out 1 time today (Yan Gomes)...UT only walked one batter (Zane Stone to Dean in the 9th)....Craig Cobb's 9 K's were a career high, but he was masterful today - topping out at 80-82 with the pinpoint fastball and showing his lethal hook, getting several K's with 'ol #2...Jeff Lockwood picked up his first career hit - a double...no errors (yes!!)...Danny Lima got the start at 2B today and looked good, Andy Simunic started in CF (had started all 3 at 2B), and Jarred Frazier had LF (had started all 3 in CF)... still no new news on Chad Maddox...Cody Brown's first HR of the season was his 4th career dinger...Cobby lowered his ERA from 12.15 to 6.14 today...

While the MAC is not known for powerhouse teams, they do play fairly competitive baseball. EMU was picked 2nd in the MAC eastern division by Baseball America, for what that's worth. They generally show well when they come to Knoxville. We are now 15-6 all time vs. the Eagles.

Without Sean Watson, the VOLS will probably play closer by committee. From preseason indications, they liked Zane Stone and Aaron Everett in that role. As Freak mentioned, even though Zane got hit pretty good today, he was ahead in the count on virtually every batter, but nibbled a bit and got the count back where he had to come in - and, subsequently, got hurt by it. It's a little early and because of a lack of experience we'll have to feel our way along a little bit, but I like the young arms. Danny Wiltz and Nick Hernandez will be a factor, IMO.

Had this game been close, Cobby would've finished it (he threw 108 pitches in 8 inn.).

utfantilidie · 02-09-2007, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the info P.P.I am interested to see how well the pitchers and closers do the next few games.Also to note, the climate today had to have been very demanding for a pitcher to do so well.

**vol_freak** · 02-09-2007, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry Parris

Good win today. The bats are starting to come around; however, it sure was nice to put up a 5 spot in the 5th with only one hit to show for it.

Notes: UT only struck out 1 time today (Yan Gomes)...UT only walked one batter (Zane Stone to Dean in the 9th)....Craig Cobb's 9 K's were a career high, but he was masterful today - topping out at 80-82 with the pinpoint fastball and showing his lethal hook, getting several K's with 'ol #2...Jeff Lockwood picked up his first career hit - a double...no errors (yes!!)...Danny Lima got the start at 2B today and looked good, Andy Simunic started in CF (had started all 3 at 2B), and Jarred Frazier had LF (had started all 3 in CF)... still no new news on Chad Maddox...Cody Brown's first HR of the season was his 4th career dinger...Cobby lowered his ERA from 12.15 to 6.14 today...

While the MAC is not known for powerhouse teams, they do play fairly competitive baseball. EMU was picked 2nd in the MAC eastern division by Baseball America, for what that's worth. They generally show well when they come to Knoxville. We are now 15-6 all time vs. the Eagles.

Without Sean Watson, the VOLS will probably play closer by committee. From preseason indications, they liked Zane Stone and Aaron Everett in that role. As Freak mentioned, even though Zane got hit pretty good today, he was ahead in the count on virtually every batter, but nibbled a bit and got the count back where he had to come in - and, subsequently, got hurt by it. It's a little early and because of a lack of experience we'll have to feel our way along a little bit, but I like the young arms. Danny Wiltz and Nick Hernandez will be a factor, IMO.

Had this game been close, Cobby would've finished it (he threw 108 pitches in 8 inn.).

Great post Perry. As usual, you sound like an Almanac.

VolTSX23 · 02-10-2007, 01:01 AM

I am pretty sure Lockwood was a pinch hitter today when he got his first hit, I have heard he hurt his elbow, but I'm not sure how bad the injury is...

**vol_freak** · 02-10-2007, 01:04 AM

Lockwood was pinch hitting when he got that hit. I haven't heard about the injury though.

VolTSX23 · 02-10-2007, 01:05 AM

I went to high school with him, me and one of my buddies were going to go watch him tomorrow, but he informed me earlier he prob was not going to play/play alot because of an elbow injury..

**vol_freak** · 02-10-2007, 01:08 AM

That's crazy. I can't imagine when he could have hurt it. Let us know if you hear anything else.