Final Super Regional Game

[Hoosier]

Internet still shows today's game on espnU (2pm), but I imagine they will put it on ESPN since it is the only game left -- all the other WCWS participants have been decided already --- Go Lady Vols! Swing dem bats!

 

[JL Pettimore]

I wonder if AR will get the start today. We got to start scoring more though. They’re like 1980’s Braves stranding runners so much.

 

[Hoosier]

I'm not expecting to see Barnhill as starter today --- she has some problem with her finger, apparently --- she was showing it to her teammates late in the game last night and the looks on their faces were like

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

To be the BEST you have to BEAT the BEST. I want Barnhill to start with or without a hurt finger.

 

[RollerVol]

heck of a game yesterday...wouldn't mind a replay...

GO LADY VOLS!

 

[RollerVol]

I'm not expecting to see Barnhill as starter today --- she has some problem with her finger, apparently --- she was showing it to her teammates late in the game last night and the looks on their faces were like

doesn't matter...we own her now...

GO LADY VOLS!

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

heck of a game yesterday...wouldn't mind a replay...

GO LADY VOLS!

Yeah...........if you like 4 hours of yawn softball....and listening to a lot of gator love from the male TV announcer.
Plus, if you like watching a stupid home plate umpire that doesn't know what a strike looks like over the plate.

 

[TJVol95]

Well all Florida has is crow hopper. I hope we put her out!

 

[LA Vol]

I think Barnhill will play-- stress fracture, sore foot, hurt finger, exhaustion and all. They've ridden her all postseason, so I'd be surprised if she doesn't start or finish it out. Just depends on how far adrenaline can take her. Walton said she was gassed last night, but this is her last game in Gatorland.

OTOH, the LVs have two fresh, experienced pitchers, and Arnold said she was prepared to pitch as much as we need her.

 

[TJVol95]

I think Barnhill will play-- stress fracture, sore foot, hurt finger, exhaustion and all. They've ridden her all postseason, so I'd be surprised if she doesn't start or finish it out. Just depends on how far adrenaline can take her. Walton said she was gassed last night, but this is her last game in Gatorland.

OTOH, the LVs have two fresh, experienced pitchers, and Arnold said she was prepared to pitch as much as we need her.

She’s the only pitcher they have worth 2 cents

 

[LA Vol]

She’s the only pitcher they have worth 2 cents

Hope the LVs can capitalize. It would take a lot of willpower for Barnhill to pitch a complete game. I'm sure she'd be willing to give it a go, but can she be effective? My guess is they'll have to rely on Hightower a lot and hope she can rise to the occasion. Really hope the LVs can rattle their entire pitching staff, because Walton might throw them in one after the other, hoping one will catch fire.

 

[Hoosier]

I figure Ashley Rogers will start today --- hope she is better prepared than on Friday because she is nearly unbeatable when she is on and focused

 

[LA Vol]

I figure Ashley Rogers will start today --- hope she is better prepared than on Friday because she is nearly unbeatable when she is on and focused

Yep, she was amazing in the regular series. There's even more pressure today, though, so probably a short leash. Getting ahead early and shutting down Lorenz and Lindaman is key. With temperatures near 100, a long game would be brutal. Wouldn't two Bearden grand slams and a run rule be nice?

 

[djohnnyg]

I have a feeling they push Barnhill..and she will be hyped up entire game like she's Willis Reed in 1970? Nba Finals. "Oh my gawd...can you believe that Barnhill is taking the mound iwht a hurt finger and ALL she's gone through. This is a spectacular display of intestinal fortitude. Never before have we seen an effort like this...." etc etc etc.

I hope I'm wrong about this.

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Now we get to see if yesterday’s happiness lasts longer than a day, would love to send our Seniors to the World Series! GO LADY VOLS!

 

[brubaker]

I honestly think we put Arnold back out there. Plus they put Barnhill. Ashley has had a great season but gets a case of nerves in big games....

 

[Volfaninfl2]

heck of a game yesterday...wouldn't mind a replay...

GO LADY VOLS!

It was a 4 hour nail biter! Our 2nd game against NC was also great, would love to see that one again, too.

 

[mandyleanne]

Start time 2:15 ET on ESPN.

 

[Vol knight]

GBO!

 

[Vol knight]

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[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Start time 2:15 ET on ESPN.

Thanks, mandyleanne.

 

[TJVol95]

Lacrosse or Soccer you choose lol

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

All right..........Let's get-R-done Lady Vols. Game is getting cranked up on ESPN.

Ashley Rogers will be the starting pitcher for Tenn. I'm hoping she does really well & be the Boss today.

 

[Hoosier]

LVs -- ESPN now ---- also watching Trine vs. Texas Lutheran at the same time --- almost heavenly

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Barnhill on the hump for the gator taters.