Softball 2025-expectations?

[4Q Basket Case]

We seem to be coming together at the right time. Still have flaws and are probably not a championship-caliber team. But are playing much better than I thought we were capable. I didn't see this coming and am glad to have been wrong.

 

[Krymsonman]

After two complete in South Carolina, BAMA is down 3-0. Reily is pitching. In the first inning she gave up two walks, but with two outs gave up a three run dinger.

BAMA had first and third with 2 outs, but we struck out on a pitch a foot over her head. We had a base hit to left earlier and I thought Murphy would send the runner, but he held her. I thought she could have scored easily.

Now, with BAMA coming to bat in the top of the third, it's lightning delay time. That was at 6:12cst, so we can't restart before 6:42cst, assuming there is no more lightning.

 

[Krymsonman]

It's game 3 in Carolina. BAMA took a 1-0 in the top of the second. In the bottom of the second, Briski got two quick outs, then, thanks to a very poor umpire, walked the bases loaded. That was followed by a single up the middle that scored two. Then Vandagriff misplayed a fly ball to CF that scored 2 more. (should have been the third out). Briski was replaced by Johnson who promptly gave up another single that scored run number 5. Johnson then gave up another single before she got a ground ball out to end the inning. After 2 complete it's 5-1 South Carolina. The umpire behind the plate really messed Briski up.

 

[Krymsonman]

Top of 3rd. BAMA gets a one out double from Johnson, followed by a single by Heivilin to make it 5-2. Fly out to LF for out #2. Giles flies out to CF. 5-2 Carolina going to the bottom of the 3rd.

New pitcher for BAMA. Hodges in the circle. Gets a K to start it off. Infield single for SC, 1 on. Ground ball to second, out at second base. We had the double play, but bad throw to first by Hawkins. 2 down, runner on first. Strike out to end the inning. 5-2 SC going to the 4th. We need a big inning.

 

[Comin2yourCity]

I miss Alabama softball.....

 

[Krymsonman]

BAMA goes down quietly in the top of the 4th - pop up, K, ground out. Not what we needed to get back in the game.

Bottom of 4th: line out to 3rd, walk, pop up to 3rd, walk, runners at 1st and 2nd, 2 down. single to left, run scores, 6-2, single up the middle, run scores, 7-2. Every person we walked today, has scored. Plus, SC has done all of their scoring with two outs. Extremely timely hitting. Pitching change for BAMA. Winstead coming in. Gets a K to end the inning. Now 7-2 SC.

 

[Krymsonman]

Top of 5th. Lead off ground out, then Vandagriff doubles to CF. Johnson grounds out to 2nd, Vandagriff to 3rd, 2 down. Ground out to SS, no damage by BAMA.

Bottom of 5th. SC leads off with a double to RF. Now, lightning in the area, so at least a 30 minute weather delay. Hopefully we can just finish this one up today.

BAMA has a good team, but not what you would consider an "up to BAMA standards" team. We're good against weaker teams, but just average in the SEC. Our hitting is better than last year, but for the most part not good enough to be a top SEC team. We occasionally get a little crazy and have a big inning, but those don't happen very often. We have some young players so maybe it will get better next year. In the circle, if our top pitchers are not having a good day, things don't usually go well. We've got more talent coming in next year. Maybe that will help. Right now, I'm just hoping for a good showing in the SEC tourney so we can host a regional. Maybe we can find some lightning in a bottle from there.

 

[Comin2yourCity]

Top of 5th. Lead off ground out, then Vandagriff doubles to CF. Johnson grounds out to 2nd, Vandagriff to 3rd, 2 down. Ground out to SS, no damage by BAMA.

Bottom of 5th. SC leads off with a double to RF. Now, lightning in the area, so at least a 30 minute weather delay. Hopefully we can just finish this one up today.

BAMA has a good team, but not what you would consider an "up to BAMA standards" team. We're good against weaker teams, but just average in the SEC. Our hitting is better than last year, but for the most part not good enough to be a top SEC team. We occasionally get a little crazy and have a big inning, but those don't happen very often. We have some young players so maybe it will get better next year. In the circle, if our top pitchers are not having a good day, things don't usually go well. We've got more talent coming in next year. Maybe that will help. Right now, I'm just hoping for a good showing in the SEC tourney so we can host a regional. Maybe we can find some lightning in a bottle from there.

Just not mentally tough. There is no "fire". Any pitcher with a decent change-up will kill them.

 

[BamaInCummingGA]

I think we need new blood at the top.
In no way, shape or form should we be 10th in the SEC.
Program has been going down for a while.
Sometimes you just need to go in a new direction.

 

[BamaHoHo]

I think we need new blood at the top.
In no way, shape or form should we be 10th in the SEC.
Program has been going down for a while.
Sometimes you just need to go in a new direction.

We shouldn't be 10th in the nation.