Bear Down Wildcats

Damn, feels like another promising year that won’t end in going to OKC

Sucks and hope I am wrong but feels like wheels are coming off and this team can’t beat strong teams which has been a disturbing long term trend

PieceOfMeat wrote:

ChooChooCat wrote:Down 1-0 early, Reyna Carranco knocked out of the game due to a pitch that hit her wrist (ump called it a strike).

her injury is just horrible for her and the team

what a dumbass ump btw

Why is he a dumbass?

Newportcat wrote:Damn, feels like another promising year that won’t end in going to OKC

Sucks and hope I am wrong but feels like wheels are coming off and this team can’t beat strong teams which has been a disturbing long term trend

The ump made the correct call. Reyna swung on the pitch that hit her.

MrBug708 wrote:

PieceOfMeat wrote:

ChooChooCat wrote:Down 1-0 early, Reyna Carranco knocked out of the game due to a pitch that hit her wrist (ump called it a strike).

her injury is just horrible for her and the team

what a dumbass ump btw

Why is he a dumbass?

what, the ump related to you?

As for my comment, I was informed by someone at the game that she tried to check her swing, and the ball hit her during that checked swing. Per my understanding of the rules, a checked swing is an effort to "get out of the way" of a thrown ball and isn't a strike when the batter is struck, but is an awarded base instead.

I imagine that is what Candrea was arguing when he went out there to talk with the ump.

Problem was the dumbass ump apparently ruled the ball hit the bat or at the very least hit her bat first (which from everything I'd heard, it didn't)
checked swing also indicated here: https://www.azdesertswarm.com/softball/ ... highlights" target="_blank

Reyna Carranco exited the game in the first inning after a pitch from UW’s Taran Alvelo struck her left hand as she tried to check her swing.

btw bug that's twice this pitcher has injured Reyna

PieceOfMeat wrote:
btw bug that's twice this pitcher has injured Reyna

Thankfully the pitcher is a senior so Reyna can get a fricken break from her next year.

checked swing also indicated here: https://www.azdesertswarm.com/softball/ ... highlights" target="_blank

Reyna Carranco exited the game in the first inning after a pitch from UW’s Taran Alvelo struck her left hand as she tried to check her swing.

Javier said the catcher caught the ball. That is incorrect. After hitting Reyna, the ball dropped and rolled in front of the plate.

Let's go out and get this win today

ChooChooCat wrote:

PieceOfMeat wrote:
btw bug that's twice this pitcher has injured Reyna

Thankfully the pitcher is a senior so Reyna can get a fricken break from her next year.

Silver lining I guess?

Taylor had her worst game of the season and we got swept.

We're headed for a super regional knockout yet again.

Love the mindset. If they take the wrong attitude, they're going to fail.

ChooChooCat wrote:Taylor had her worst game of the season and we got swept.

We're headed for a super regional knockout yet again.

Hmm I dunno

PieceOfMeat wrote:

MrBug708 wrote:

PieceOfMeat wrote:

ChooChooCat wrote:Down 1-0 early, Reyna Carranco knocked out of the game due to a pitch that hit her wrist (ump called it a strike).

her injury is just horrible for her and the team

what a dumbass ump btw

Why is he a dumbass?

what, the ump related to you?

As for my comment, I was informed by someone at the game that she tried to check her swing, and the ball hit her during that checked swing. Per my understanding of the rules, a checked swing is an effort to "get out of the way" of a thrown ball and isn't a strike when the batter is struck, but is an awarded base instead.

I imagine that is what Candrea was arguing when he went out there to talk with the ump.

Problem was the dumbass ump apparently ruled the ball hit the bat or at the very least hit her bat first (which from everything I'd heard, it didn't)

checked swing also indicated here: https://www.azdesertswarm.com/softball/ ... highlights" target="_blank

Reyna Carranco exited the game in the first inning after a pitch from UW’s Taran Alvelo struck her left hand as she tried to check her swing.

btw bug that's twice this pitcher has injured Reyna

Based on what you have said, it sounds like the right call. Either way, sucks that she got hurt

ChooChooCat wrote:Taylor had her worst game of the season and we got swept.

We're headed for a super regional knockout yet again.

Really feels that way

Big series coming up

MrBug708 wrote: Based on what you have said, it sounds like the right call. Either way, sucks that she got hurt

So you didn't read what I said.

Ok then....

Checked in at 4th in the RPI after the sweep. Even if we get swept we're probably top 6ish in RPI. Win one vs UCLA and it's pretty much written in stone that we'd host Supers.

https://www.azdesertswarm.com/softball/ ... seman-ucla" target="_blank

Upset brewing

Alyssa with a huge 2-run homer in the top of the 7th as the Cats lead 5-3 over #1 UCLA.

Irish27 wrote:Alyssa with a huge 2-run homer in the top of the 7th as the Cats lead 5-3 over #1 UCLA.

Garcia hadn't given up a homerun since March 9th, and the cats rep as power hitters, comes through.

MrBug708 wrote:Garcia hadn't given up a homerun since March 9th, and the cats rep as power hitters, comes through.

All three homers tonight were not cheap either.

What a great catch by Alyssa for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 7th. Wow!

Cats win!!! Beat UCLA 5-3.

Great catch. Next play, not so much.

Good win for you guys too

What a great comeback win!

I was really worried about their mindset after being swept, but they came to play. Let's keep it going!

MrBug708 wrote:Great catch. Next play, not so much.

Good win for you guys too

Girls can't get one at home against UW, but beat UCLA in LA. That's sports for ya.

Massive win and really hoping I am wrong about this team and OKC

That win probably wraps up Arizona as a top 8 seed. I wonder if Carranco even has a chance of coming back for the regionals?

What a game last night. Love getting that win, love the clutchness of Alyssa obviously, love the overall fight from the team, great pitching, etc.

Let's get after it again tonight Cats!

Here's Harper's HR Here's Rylee's HR

Harper crushed it. Cats have the bases loaded and one out in the top of the 2nd.

Alyssa strikes out on a very close check swing. Btw, Bowen looks to be getting more comfortable with the bat.

Harper grounds out and the Cats don't score. Still 1-0.

Irish27 wrote:Alyssa strikes out on a very close check swing. Btw, Bowen looks to be getting more comfortable with the bat.

that check swing wasn't a strike

Irish27 wrote:Harper crushed it. Cats have the bases loaded and one out in the top of the 2nd.

ucla made a smart move by switching their pitcher there.

Denham gets out of a bases loaded jam. phew.

p.s. this ump's strikezone is weird

PieceOfMeat wrote:Denham gets out of a bases loaded jam. phew.

p.s. this ump's strikezone is weird

I don't think we have ever had a consistent ump in college softball.

Dejah!

Mulipola with a 2-run bomb.

UCLA going to their 3rd pitcher now.

Cats up 3-0

Irish27 wrote:

PieceOfMeat wrote:Denham gets out of a bases loaded jam. phew.

p.s. this ump's strikezone is weird

I don't think we have ever had a consistent ump in college softball.

yeah the umps in softball are....something lol

that Stat on ucla's pitcher Garcia is really something.
only gave up 3 hr's all season before this series....and has given up 4 hr's to us in 1 game and an inning.

ucla with their own 2 run bomb. ug. we still got the lead tho 3-2

well this ump just fuckin loves ucla's 3rd pitcher

Bowen coming in to pitch with runners on 2nd and 3rd. tied up at 3.

wellll shit.

5-3 ucla leads

i think i'm bad luck. gonna go offline, GO CATS!