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My afterthoughts on the ALA series (not that I'm an expert!)


1. Love the way the ladies battled. We belong. Literally 2 'not so good' half innings over two games, against #2 in the nation. It literally is 'the way the ball bounces'

2. We have legit pitching at #1 and #2 and (maybe) #3. We have our ace and two definite serviceable, if not 'top', backups. And the backups are young!

3. I originally mentioned this the other day, and seems others have latched on, we really need to explore/develop slappers. It CAN be learned mid-season, IMHO, but you have to have a lefty that can execute. We can't outswing/outhit good pitching. This was a great wakeup call this weekend. Glad we got the opportunity, and hope the staff sees that and adjusts.
EDIT: Wife said I'm an idiot (she would know..she was a California player of the year back in the early 90's in softball for pitching). SHE says we just need more practice in hitting that crazy stuff elite pitchers are throwing. We will be fine for middle of the road, to good teams, but our best hitters need more exposure to the elite pitching. Called out hitting coach...she's not a Hokie so there goes that...

4. I just love this team. Regardless what happens. Love the energy, the light-heartedness with adversity, and just good, all around vibes.

GO HOKIES!!!!
[Post edited by HokieNerd at 02/19/2022 6:20PM]

Posted: 02/19/2022 at 5:47PM


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  My afterthoughts on the ALA series (not that I'm an expert!) -- HokieNerd 02/19/2022 5:47PM
  Other than.. -- 2hhoop3 02/19/2022 7:56PM
  Ok...so riddle me this, HurtMan..why the hell didn't we get into -- HokieNerd 02/19/2022 8:06PM
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  See below..... -- 2hhoop3 02/19/2022 9:26PM
  Clearwater -- Techdady 02/19/2022 8:28PM
  I know, I know...this 'invitational'...sucks ** -- HokieNerd 02/19/2022 8:29PM
  That hurt. ** -- HokieNerd 02/19/2022 8:01PM
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  I'm stoked so far...we have at least two up an comers that are good -- HokieNerd 02/19/2022 7:59PM
  Agreed! was trying to just give a balanced overview as a novice -- HokieNerd 02/19/2022 7:56PM
  No worries -- texashokie1 02/19/2022 8:00PM
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  Fewer and fewer teams are playing Candrea small ball. I don't know . . -- MidloHokie 02/19/2022 7:46PM
  @HokieNerd Listen to your wife my friend :) ** -- U2Hokie 02/19/2022 7:33PM
  Got the elite pitching but not the hitting ** -- mygreenbaypackers 02/19/2022 6:29PM
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  If you have to choose between the the two you take the pitching every time ** -- MidloHokie 02/19/2022 7:49PM
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