Vols Falter Late as Western Kentucky Rallies for 5-4 Win in 10 Innings

[Freak]

The University of Tennessee baseball team (6-6) was unable to hold on to a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, as Western Kentucky (9-3) rallied for a pair of runs to the tie the contest before scoring another in the 10th to earn a 5-4 victory Tuesday afternoon at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky.

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[jeblevins]

What did we do? Start out this season with the best case of beginners luck EVER??

[Recoil]

This is getting embarrassing. My coach at UT, would make us run at midnight for such an embarrassing loss. We weren't permitted to lose mid-week games, in fact, the thought never crossed our minds. Of course we lost every once in a blue moon, but never on a level like this.

Raleigh's gotta go.

[NYYVol]

Things need to turn around, and turn around quickly.

[Orange Swagger]

Just fire Raliegh NOW and the season gets better real quick!

[Hound]

This is definitely another "hang your head" loss.

[born-n-raisedvol]

I'm just waiting on Freak's to turn into a .

Raleigh has never impressed me as a coach or a person. Our newly renovated stadium, and more importantly the fans, deserves a better product than is being put out.

[TennesseeFan07]

From what I've read, Raleigh hasn't made a lot of friends over in the Athletic Department. Even some winners who don't make friends can get fired, much less Raleigh.

[Recoil]

Raleigh lacks the professional experience needed to win at a school like UT. Delmonico was incredibly lucky. His ineptitude was astounding, yet he magically pulled a rabbit out of his Miami-centric hat from time to time.

What we need is an alum with professional experience who can turn this thing around. Local talent is at an all time high. All we need is a coach who can work with local scouting directors to make sure the talent we bring in is pro grade.

[Domestic Silence]

Originally Posted by beavbullvol

Raleigh lacks the professional experience needed to win at a school like UT. Delmonico was incredibly lucky. His ineptitude was astounding, yet he magically pulled a rabbit out of his Miami-centric hat from time to time.

What we need is an alum with professional experience who can turn this thing around. Local talent is at an all time high. All we need is a coach who can work with local scouting directors to make sure the talent we bring in is pro grade.

Correct, and sadly they all go to Vandy to play. We deserve better.

[DeerPark12]

Originally Posted by TennesseeFan07

From what I've read, Raleigh hasn't made a lot of friends over in the Athletic Department. Even some winners who don't make friends can get fired, much less Raleigh.

On the contrary, he's very well liked in the department. It'll be a very tough decision on that level, but it's not shaping up to be a very tough one on the field.

[jsc1973]

Originally Posted by beavbullvol

Delmonico was incredibly lucky. His ineptitude was astounding, yet he magically pulled a rabbit out of his Miami-centric hat from time to time.

I guess he pulled out another one at last year's WBC then. Twice, actually.

Whatever his faults, Delmonico was the only UT baseball coach to do anything right in 50 years. He couldn't have been that inept, or if he was, what does that say about Tennessee's baseball program?

[Recoil]

Originally Posted by jsc1973

I guess he pulled out another one at last year's WBC then. Twice, actually.

Whatever his faults, Delmonico was the only UT baseball coach to do anything right in 50 years. He couldn't have been that inept, or if he was, what does that say about Tennessee's baseball program?

Let's say I might have a bit more insight into Coach D's lack of baseball depth. He won on talent alone. He was a phenomenal recruiter.

In regards to WBC, that is just baseball. Any given day, anybody can beat anybody. He had no hand in that aspect. I'm glad it went well for him and I hope it continues to open doors for his career.