Penn State vs Purdue

by formerlyanonymous on May 22, 2008 9:04 AM EDT

Disclaimer: I haven't really scouted Purdue at all, much less Penn State, as Michigan couldn't face either team in their first game.

Bischoff should be the starter today for Purdue. I assume Macy for the Nittany Lions. Macy has been fairly hot down the stretch, but doesn't generally go past 6 innings. His last three starts are W@Minnesota (6 innings 0 runs), W vs Iowa (5 innings, 1 run), and L vs MSU (5.1 innings, 4 runs) He didn't earn a starting job until after the Illinois series (6 starts now). He never had an appearance against Purdue as he was the midweek starter right after the Purdue series (his first start of the season).

Bischoff was roughed up by PSU in his start. He went 4 innnings, 6 hits, 5 runs (4 earned), on 4 walks and 5 Ks. Nakata had 2 BBs and a single, Blackburn had 2 singles and a home run against him. Other than that there were quite a few errors by Purdue, but Bischoff worked out of most of the trouble.

I almost like to say Penn State could win this one. Bischoff has been near untouchable as of late though.

Purdue 4 Penn State 3 (extra innings?)

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Purdue 4 Penn State 3

I like it! You had Indiana 4 PSU 2 the other day so I’m counting on the Beano Cook effect here as well! Go State!!!

Patiently waiting for the return of Penn State Football

by ReadingNitFan on May 22, 2008 1:12 PM EDT 0 recs

I did not expect

that big of a blow out… but I blame the choice to start a guy who hadn’t started in weeks. Luckily you guys earned the bye in the loser’s bracket. You face the winner of the Illinois/Indiana game early in the day. Some of these coaches decisions on starters is baffling. Sure the guy had success against Purdue over his career, but he also was awful this season and lost a starting job. Macy on the other hand earned a starter’s spot from Whitehill to end the season because he was pitching well. I guess its a hot vs record against the team.

The IU game had some similar circumstances. IU coach stayed with his normal pitching rotation with Arnett as the number one. While it worked out moderately well, I really expected Bashore. Then come to find out Bashore’s arm had been bothering him lately too, so it would have been an added bonus for PSU there too.

If Illinois wins, I’d imagine you face Martin (assuming they finally use Haig, if not vice versa). Not sure who you guys throw out there. If Indiana wins, you’ll face the bottom of the barrel in Indiana pitching. They haven’t had an outstanding 4th starter in my opinion this season.

by formerlyanonymous on May 23, 2008 7:25 AM EDT 0 recs

I agree wholeheartedly

When I saw the starting pitcher I was baffled. Then when he gave up a ton of runs in the first and wasn’t pulled, I was even more baffled. This is the playoffs so there’s no room to play around. We should have gone with the pitcher that gave us the best opportunity to win and we didn’t. Ugh!!!!

Patiently waiting for the return of Penn State Football

by ReadingNitFan on May 23, 2008 11:19 AM EDT 0 recs

man

i could leave the office right now but i’m watching the game on my laptop and dont want to miss any part of the game. i know indiana is going to find a way to blow it, then come right back to tie or go ahead. such a close game… 3-4 IU leads after 4 1/2 innings. alright gotta get out of here.

by formerlyanonymous on May 23, 2008 4:58 PM EDT 0 recs

Coach Wine's kid comes through with double to tie it in 9th

down to our last out & he comes through! Yeah, I’m excited!!!!!!!!!

Patiently waiting for the return of Penn State Football

by ReadingNitFan on May 23, 2008 6:13 PM EDT 0 recs

You called it formerlyanonymous!!

Indiana is blowing this one in the bottom of the 9th!! Now PSU is up 8-7 after scoring 4 in the top of the 9th!! Man I hope our pitcher closes out the W!!

Patiently waiting for the return of Penn State Football

by ReadingNitFan on May 23, 2008 6:14 PM EDT 0 recs