#3/3 Missouri Tigers softball host Northern Iowa

by CPC on Mar 10, 2010 10:34 AM CST

WHO:

Missouri Tigers (12-2, 0-0)

vs.

Northern Iowa Panthers (9-6, 0-0)

WHERE:

University Field

WHEN:

March 10, 2010, 3:00pm

WEATHER:

Weather.com: Columbia, MO

GAMECAST/MEDIA/NOTES:

GameTracker | Mizzou All-Access | Game Notes

HEAD TO HEAD PITCHING STATS

Current as of 3/9/10

	ERA	CG	SV	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	2B	3B	HR	AB	BA
MISSOURI	2.89	7	1	92.0	67	41	38	30	101	5	0	16	340	.197
UNI	2.96	9	0	97.0	88	49	41	31	62	11	0	9	373	.236

HEAD TO HEAD BATTING STATS

Current as of 3/9/10

	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	SLG%	BB	HBP	K	OB%	SB-ATT
MISSOURI	.291	378	88	110	15	0	9	74	152	.402	53	15	94	.397	28-38
UNI	.283	392	87	111	15	3	16	74	180	.459	54	7	95	.378	15-16

*Missouri does not have a statistics area on their webpage. Statistics were taken from the game notes

Since it's only a one game series and it's up against the Big 12 tournament, I'm keeping it simple, but I have some ideas for some good stuff as the season wears on...

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Looks like Coach E went with Joanie Wholestaff for this one

Thomas goes the first three, with Hainey and Nottelmann splitting the other 4 for the 3-0 win. They allowed a couple of hits and I dont think UNI ever threatened to score. Tigers had a 2-run HR in the first and a solo shot in the 6th for the pretty pedestrian win. 5 games this weekend, with two early games apiece on Friday and Saturday. I expect all 4 pitchers to see time this weekend, though I am anxious for LHJK’s preview since I dont know much about our opponents. Hopefully the weather will hold and Mizzou can keep working and winning.

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by The Beef on Mar 10, 2010 8:48 PM CST reply actions

Look for it when you wake up Friday Morning

It’s pretty much done…

by CPC on Mar 10, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions

With the number of games this weekend

do you think we might see Joanie Wholestaff the entire time?

Get Thomas in early, get the batters frustrated, then let the rest of the “pen” feast on the nerves that are left?

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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Mar 11, 2010 11:52 AM CST reply actions

IMHO

Thomas is a for sure start against San Diego State (received votes in both polls and played over 20 games already) and Illinois (#21/25 and 14-1.) Beyond that, I’d expect to see Nottelmann get a start or two and/or Jana Hainey.

by CPC on Mar 11, 2010 4:25 PM CST up reply actions

What the hell am I thinking?

we play Illinois immediately after playing SDSU…Thomas won’t start both. If I were Earleywine, I’d probably start Thomas against New Mexico and Nottelmann against Bradley on Friday, then Hainey against SDSU and Thomas vs. Illinois on Saturday with Nottelmann against Illinois State on Sunday.

But then again, he may want Nottelmann against SDSU…in which case, I have no clue what’s gonna happen…

by CPC on Mar 11, 2010 4:29 PM CST up reply actions

I was thinking the same on Thomas

1st game tomorrow, 2nd game on Saturday. Beyond that, we may see Hainey/Nottelmann/freshman whose name is escaping me get one game each, or all team up to get the other three done. I think Coach E is making a VERY concerted effort to make sure Thomas has plenty in the tank come the conference and post season.

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by The Beef on Mar 11, 2010 6:35 PM CST up reply actions

agreed...

Just curious…how much ball do these girls play in the winter between the fall and spring schedules?

by CPC on Mar 11, 2010 6:40 PM CST up reply actions

Not much to my recollection

My exposure to this was 10 years ago, so certainly things could have changed, but aside from working out in the Devine Pavilion, I dont believe there is much other action beyond lifting and what-not.

Thomas ran out of gas in the Super Regional from best I could tell. She was a freshman and an imposing figure in size. She ran out of gas last year even after missing a good chunk of time. Therefore, she still has not endured the physical difficulty of a full season. I am sure she is in better shape than she was last year, but she is still going to need to be paced.

And let’s be honest. While it is great we are sitting at #3 and certainly within earshot of being #1 should the leaders falter…a loss here and there at this juncture is not the end of the world. Our goal should be top 8, to not only secure a Regional like we did last year, but a Super Regional as well. Getting to the WCWS with a healthy Thomas…well..I’ll take those chances.

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by The Beef on Mar 11, 2010 8:28 PM CST up reply actions

I agree

And while it seems far and away determined that this is a two horse race in the Big 12 this year, we need to keep the momentum going, as they’re our first conference opponent. Both us and Oklahoma should be able to steamroll through the Big 12…making our only matchup so vitally important.

But, again, I agree that our main goal should be securing home field until the WCWS. I also agree that Chelsea looked dead after what was really a tough 3 game series with UCLA…..

kid crying…more later….

by CPC on Mar 11, 2010 10:11 PM CST up reply actions