Good Weekend of Baseball, Rebels

[Deltamud77]

With the exception of yesterday, the games played between the LSU Tigers and the Ole Miss Rebels were very good, hard fought games. I think both teams will have big years. Moreover, I think Ole Miss will be a tough team to beat once some of their newer players get a little more experience under their belts. I don't think their current record is indicative of their potential.

Also, I think Sikes Orvis might be my favorite baseball player since I was a kid. Any fat guy, with a corner to corner mustache, and a swing out of the 1960s, that is that clutch has to be liked - no matter the team. He hit a ball yesterday that still has not landed and he also won the game for OM Saturday.

[pondman]

The Bears looked very good. So did LSU. MSU -- not so much. The inability to hit with RISP and a bullpen that is anemic at best. I see OM hosting a regional, LSU hosting a Super the mighty Bulldogs at home watching it all.

[Deltamud77]

The Bears looked very good. So did LSU. MSU -- not so much. The inability to hit with RISP and a bullpen that is anemic at best. I see OM hosting a regional, LSU hosting a Super the mighty Bulldogs at home watching it all.

No way. State has consistently started the SEC season slow under Cohen. They turn it own as the weather heats up. The Bulldogs will be fine.

I don't think both State and Ole Miss host a regional though. Ole Miss is 10-9 right now I believe. They are going to have to win the majority of their SEC series and virtually all of their non-conference games from here on out to make a strong showing to host over MSU. Both teams have work to do, but one of them will host a regional - it just remains to be seen who that will be.

[camlock]

Ole Miss will be #3 seed on the road in regional play at very best.

If Brady Bramlett pitches like he did Saturday at LSU for the rest of the year, then maybe a #2 seed that is in conversation to host at end of the year, but I think even that is a stretch. Ole Miss is talented but young and they have some coming together to do offensively and they lack all the pieces in their pitching staff to be a serious contender. You see what they can do Saturday against LSU, but then you see what they are often doing Friday and Sunday. #1 Florida rolls into Oxford this weekend as well...

[Deltamud77]

Ole Miss will be #3 seed on the road in regional play at very best.

If Brady Bramlett pitches like he did Saturday at LSU for the rest of the year, then maybe a #2 seed that is in conversation to host at end of the year, but I think even that is a stretch. Ole Miss is talented but young and they have some coming together to do offensively and they lack all the pieces in their pitching staff to be a serious contender. You see what they can do Saturday against LSU, but then you see what they are often doing Friday and Sunday. #1 Florida rolls into Oxford this weekend as well...

At least you get the best clubs you will likely face out of the way right out of the gate. As the team matures, it should coincide with playing easier teams as the seasons progresses. I think OM will be fine - just growing pains. Heck, they were in the game Friday...a hit here or there and they take 2 of 3 from LSU in Baton Rouge.

[ScottyLee]

our pitching for sunday's is horrendous. and unless we can get better at quality AB with RISP then i agree with cam.. 3 seed at best