I don't know who you've identified there (Alabama? Stanford?). But, it appears that we have a slight advantage for starting pitchers, and a significant advantage at bat. However, they have a significant advantage in the bullpen--a very big advantage in the bullpen. So that looks like a fairly even matchup overall. If we were injury free in the pen, we'd have a noticeable advantage. But we're not injury free in the pen. Such are the breaks.
A lot depends on whether Lucas and LBJ are having good days and going for 6-7 (or more) innings. As for a third starter, there's Witt although he's still limited by innings. Then maybe we put Whitehead on the mound. Or go with Zane Morehouse--he had some very good starts earlier in the year, and he has the best "stuff" on the pitching staff. Coach's trust in Sthele is probably shaken quite a bit about now, although Travis also has some of the best "stuff" on the staff. Then there's Hurley.
Last edited: May 26, 2023