Texas v. South Carolina March 12-14, 2021

Horns host the undefeated Gamecocks for big three game set this weekend at the Disch, all the games will be on LHN.

#19 TEXAS (8-5) vs. #12 SOUTH CAROLINA (11-0)
March 12-14, 2021
Where: UFCU Disch-Falk Field
Time: Friday at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday at 11 a.m.
TV: Longhorn Network
Radio: 104.9 FM The Horn/1260 AM
Live stats: SIDEARMLiveStats
All-time series: Texas leads 3-0

PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
FRIDAY–Texas RHP Ty Madden (2-1, 1.35) vs. South Carolina RHP Thomas Farr (2-0, 1.56)
SATURDAY–Texas RHP Tristan Stevens (0-1, 4.96) vs. South Carolina RHP Brannon Jordan (1-0, 3.46)
SUNDAY–Texas RHP Kolby Kubichek (2-1, 1.93) vs. South Carolina LHP Julian Bosnic (1-0, 0.90)

Series preview from texassports:

No. 19 Baseball preview: No. 12 South Carolina - University of Texas Athletics

And for those who don't recall the last game with South Carolina:

 

BON preview of series:

No. 19 Texas hosts No. 10 South Carolina

 

12 strikeouts already

 

Averaging 2 strikeouts per inning (13 per 7 innings)

 

Zubia with huge 2 RBI double in bottom of the 8th. 3-1 Horns.

 

Triple, walk and double net 2 runs. This bid the complete opposite of SEC gorilla ball and how you win at DF field.

 

Petrinsky with huge single plates Zubia and its 4-1 Horns.

 

Double play strands runner at third but Horns get 3 and head to ninth up 4-1.

 

Only thing wrong in that inning was double play to end it. Otherwise, likely one more run. No strikeouts in that inning either.

 

First Gamecock batter in ninth reaches but overruns first and is thrown out.

 

Zubia unassisted for second out.

 

K to win game. Horns get 4-1 victory over number 12 South Carolina.

 

Can’t find much fault in that game except too many strikeouts again.

 

9-2 on season after the exhibition games on opening weekend.

 

Game One reviews and post game press conference:

No. 19 Baseball beats No. 12 South Carolina 4-1 - University of Texas Athletics (texassports.com)

Another Ty Madden gem puts No. 19 Texas in position to beat No. 12 South Carolina late in 4-1 win - Burnt Orange Nation

Video: Baseball postgame press conference - University of Texas Athletics (texassports.com)

 

I don't understand letting a guy with a .214 average hit away in the bottom of the 1st with runners on 1st & 2nd a no outs. Bunting gets guys 2nd and 3rd with 1 out and possibly bases loaded and no outs.

Letting him hit away could result in a DP or a strike out without advancing the runners and that's what did happen. What are the chances of blowing it open with a big hit from a .214 hitter vs getting a bunt down? I just don't think the risk/reward was worth it in that situation. If Antico gets the bunt down it's at least 1 run in the 1st and Madden gets a W for the game.

 

I agree. There seems to be a higher than average baseball mentality among the players (for example they knew immediately what to with that play at first when the Carolina player turned into the field). The offensive issue is still all of the K's.

 

Nailed it, Viper. There is a chance of having something good happen if you put the ball in play - no chance if you strike out.

 

2nd game. 0-0 top of 5th

 

6 strikeouts in 4 innings or 12 outs.

 

Texas strikeouts 2 to end top of 5th with cocks on the corners and 1 out. Great job on those cocks!

 

2-0 Texas on two solo homers in bottom 5th

 

Had runners on 3rd the last 2 innings (6th and 7th) but Texas batters cannot hit beyond the infield.

 

Man on 3rd with no outs in bottom 8th. Zubia strikes out looking. Need the 3rd run for security with top of 9th coming.

 

3rd run on a balk!

 

Horns win 3-0!!!

 

Game two review and press conference:

No. 19 Baseball clinches series with 3-0 win over No. 12 South Carolina - University of Texas Athletics

Video: Baseball postgame press conference - University of Texas Athletics

 

Did I read correctly that Tulowitzki got tossed in game 1? What happened?

 

https://www.thestate.com/sports/col...h-carolina/usc-baseball/article249931554.html

Nice sweep for the Horns!

 

Gotta say, I didn't see this coming. Great job Horns!!