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laphroaig
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If walks are spread out instead of bunched together, they are no more

a problem than singles spread out over several innings. All depends on how the following hitters are handled with double plays, fielders choices, good defense, ground outs, fly balls and strikeouts. Walks aren't a death sentence by themselves.
Posted: 05/17/2025 at 09:15 AM ET
(In response to this post by hokiepro)

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Why are people asking why Pete started Lemley?
VAHokie89 • 05/16/25 10:13 PM ET
Because you’re reasonably certain you can save your ace for next game vs
DonHo-kieHi • 05/17/25 01:37 AM ET
Hard to do that in a #2-#3 matchup because teams are pretty evenly matched**
133976Hokie • 05/17/25 07:42 AM ET
Wrong. Good chance we needed to win a 1-0 or 2-1 type game
hokiepro • 05/17/25 06:52 AM ET
If walks are spread out instead of bunched together, they are no more ◄
laphroaig • 05/17/25 09:15 AM ET
is Emma our out right ace?
VermontDDS • 05/17/25 05:00 AM ET
Because #messageboardgeniuses**
King of Hokies • 05/17/25 12:14 AM ET
I am more so referring to media and analysts, but yes**
VAHokie89 • 05/17/25 08:43 AM ET
Not that I agree but the thinking was to try and beat Belmont with
IV_Hokie12 • 05/16/25 10:46 PM ET
She is still going to be fresh tomorrow
VAHokie89 • 05/16/25 11:45 PM ET
Workload doesn't matter, it's how much she's pitched against the same team.
vatechcowpatty • 05/16/25 11:21 PM ET
Except they saw her earlier in the year. I was hoping Tech would get a host
dallasvt • 05/16/25 11:50 PM ET
I understand that point of view but it is so important to win the first
WestEndHokie39 • 05/16/25 11:01 PM ET
Pete could start Mazz against Bama
Hokieman1987 • 05/17/25 06:32 AM ET