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A lot to like in tonight's game (beyond 3-0)...
 
1. That kind of win breathes confidence into the dugout. The guys can now look around with conviction and say, "those TCU pitchers were just hot at the right time". When you're 19 years old, there is a monumental difference between saying that and believing it.
 
2. Good at bats tonight. The Horns looked aggressive at the plate and took good swings for the most part. Winning 3-0 against two solid pitchers is not representative of the good contact made by the Texas lineup. They didn't all fall (far from it), but Texas drove the ball well tonight.
 
3. I was very pleased to see Skaugie pull French when they did. Typically those two will leave a starter in until he's out of gas. Tonight, they managed the rotation instead of letting the rotation manage. Well done, gents.
 
4. I like it that Wheeland threw a lot of pitches on Friday night. That bodes well for Saturday & Sunday.

Had tball practice tonight so I am a little late to the party. Before y'all start the "you play tball?" jokes please keep in mind this is my first year. We are all at the same skill level .
 
Hooked 'em, French is back! What a game and only two pitchers have touched the ball. Huge win tonight for the Horns.
 
Thanks for the updates joeywa & utbomb. See ya here tomorrow.

Ok boys and girls, we have a rather large series facing us this weekend.  Conference-leading Oklahoma State is in town for three, starting tonight at 7 PM CST. 
 
Texas is 2-games behind Ok. St. in the standings. 
 
Ok. St. is ranked as follows:
9-NCBWA
14-Collegiate Baseball
15-USA Today
21-Perfect Game & Baseball America
 
 
Ok St. is coming off of a 3-game series sweep of Kansas in Stillwater, and a Tuesday 15-8 loss to UR Oral Roberts.
 
 
Probable Starting Pitchers
Jr. RHP Jon Perrin (5-2, 2.11) vs. Jr. RHP Parker French (4-3, 2.27)
Fr. RHP Tyler Buffett (2-1, 1.85) vs. Jr. LHP Dillon Peters (5-3, 2.70)
TBA vs. Sr. RHP Nathan Thornhill (6-1, 0.97)
 
Tonight's Ok St starter, Perrin, began the season in the pen, but was moved to Friday starter in mid-March.  He lost games against Baylor & TCU, but has won his last 3 starts, giving up one run in his last 21.1 innings.  Of note, he threw 130-pitches in a complete-game, 9K 6-hit shutout last Friday against Kansas.   I don't see that trend continuing tonight.  I see a letdown game in my crystal ball. 
 
I'll put up the lineup card when it's available. 
 
Another note: I'll be at my son's HS game which starts at 6PM CST.  I'll probably pick up with some PBP later on after the game.  I will be watching, but will only be posting from the mobile site.  
 
Hook Em, and let's get after the pokes.  Get to this guy early, and I think we're in for a good night.   
 
 

I'm back.  Thanks Bomb
 
T8
Hollingsworth K's Williams on 4 pitches
 
McConaughy U3
 
Saxon works 2-2 count
U3
 
Headed B8; Horns lead 1-0

Thx Bomb. Appreciate it
 
Be home in a bit.

Strick's here?  well, so much for keeping this place fairly exclusive.  

To avoid overcrowding, needs to be one in, one out . We'll miss you Lukus.

Mine comes from back in my freshman year at UT. I was hanging out with a few buddies in my dorm room at a Moore-Hill between classes. We were discussing names we'd never name our kids. I said Joey. Well, that stuck for a bit as a nickname, then it morphed into joeywa because my first, last, middle name didn't fit on my UT Student ID. My middle name was shortened from Wayne to Wa, as thats all that would fit. Joey quickly became joeywa. I have friends from college still call me Joey or joeywa to this day. It's what I used on the old 360 boards, and have used it ever since.
 
Oddly enough, many people think it's because I live in Washington, which is merely a coincidence.

You sir, have been bamboozled. 
 

You sir, have been bamboozled. 
 

Great guy...greater troll.

Cool to see Jordan getting his chance. Kid had a better eye for the strike zone than anyone I've ever seen. Too good actually.
 

Thanks Darrell.  Happy to be here and to contribute to the contribute.  
 
Readers beware, Joeywa fried his brain on moonshine in Morgantown at the WVU game last year.  I witnessed it.

At DFW waiting for my flight to Madrid via London. Looking forward to some relaxation and food research for my new venture.
 
1st stop, consuming some local Ale in UK then lots of Cava in Spain!

Mine comes from back in my freshman year at UT. I was hanging out with a few buddies in my dorm room at a Moore-Hill between classes. We were discussing names we'd never name our kids. I said Joey. Well, that stuck for a bit as a nickname, then it morphed into joeywa because my first, last, middle name didn't fit on my UT Student ID. My middle name was shortened from Wayne to Wa, as thats all that would fit. Joey quickly became joeywa. I have friends from college still call me Joey or joeywa to this day. It's what I used on the old 360 boards, and have used it ever since.
 
Oddly enough, many people think it's because I live in Washington, which is merely a coincidence.

Slim forgot to tell Ben Johnson that homeruns aren't allowed at DFF.

OU loses to UTA. 

Nice comeback win for the Longhorns. Let's win the Oklahoma State series and we are right back on track. 

Hook 'em. A good comeback win to dust off the confidence. Thanks for the updates.

First pitch at 6:05 PM CST at the Disch. 
 
Jr. RHP Lukas Schiraldi (5-2; 3.68) on the bump for Texas. 
Sr. RHP Matthew Harrell (2-6; 4.41) gets the nod for UTPA
 
Horns have won 9 of their last 13, and 15 of their last 20.
 
UT is ranked as follows:
#10-Baseball America, NCBWA & USA Today
#11-Perfect Game
#16-Collegiate Baseball Newspaper
 
I'll post the lineup card when it is available.
 
Tonight is a good night to bounce back and get ready for a big series this weekend against Okie St.
 
Hook Em!

Crowd is chanting "BEN, BEN, BEN, BEN"
 
That ball was hit on a rope; right into the bullpen in left field.
 
UTPA goes to a new P; RHP Padron

Nah; the hits are hiding.  The swings and the hard-hit balls are there.  Payton had a solid shot that was an at-em ball early.  Johnson just missed the fly out last inning.  We're hitting; just nothing much finding the holes.

Here comes the duece Charlie, and when you speak of me, speak well. 

Here comes the duece Charlie, and when you speak of me, speak well. 

First pitch at 6:05 PM CST at the Disch. 
 
Jr. RHP Lukas Schiraldi (5-2; 3.68) on the bump for Texas. 
Sr. RHP Matthew Harrell (2-6; 4.41) gets the nod for UTPA
 
Horns have won 9 of their last 13, and 15 of their last 20.
 
UT is ranked as follows:
#10-Baseball America, NCBWA & USA Today
#11-Perfect Game
#16-Collegiate Baseball Newspaper
 
I'll post the lineup card when it is available.
 
Tonight is a good night to bounce back and get ready for a big series this weekend against Okie St.
 
Hook Em!