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Well. You can assume if the ump calls the strikes Mazz threw to next

Batter and we’re out of the inning 1 batter later..even if she hits the bomb it’s a solo Also Clemson’s 4th run never should’ve happened. Same girl Mazz threw perfect pitch that a) should’ve been a called strike 3 and b) was also a swing that was not checked. That’s one of the worst gifted walks I’ve ever seen. HP missed strike 3 and 1B doubled down not calling an obvious swing. My coach used to say “if it’d hit the bat it’s a bloop double”…if that pitch hit the bat it’s in play…she struck out TWICE and both times blue extended the innings leading to ALL 4 Clemson runs. If that single happens the next inning it’s not an RBI…because nobody would’ve been on
Posted: 04/03/2026 at 07:57 AM ET
(In response to this post by nkhooch)

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Good pitching trumps good hitting everytime
TheAmishHokie 04/02/26 08:08 PM ET
The saying is good pitching beats good hitting and vice versa. Or you can
SHPHOKIE 04/03/26 11:58 AM ET
and not so good hitting also**
VAHokie89 04/02/26 09:40 PM ET
The book is out on this team. Power hitters so need to keep ball low in the
DonHo-kieHi 04/02/26 08:18 PM ET
We are more than just power hitting. We also hit for average
VAHokie89 04/02/26 09:42 PM ET
That's a recipe for success against virtually every team in the country . .
MidloHokie 04/02/26 09:30 PM ET
It didn't seem like we were fully prepared for the pitcher, or that we
maroonhiker 04/02/26 09:37 PM ET
You act as if all you need to do is scout the opponent. That's obvious
King of Hokies 04/02/26 10:46 PM ET
I agree with this. The coaches knew they would see Maness 2X this . . .
MidloHokie 04/02/26 10:17 PM ET
The umpire looked to be a low ball umpire as well.
Raleigh Hokie 04/03/26 10:37 AM ET
I was medium high on the tigger side. Couldn't get a read on where the . .
MidloHokie 04/03/26 03:37 PM ET
Our aggressive approach burns us vs a good drop ball pitcher
hokiepro 04/03/26 07:12 AM ET
New strategy: golf swings only**
vatechcowpatty 04/03/26 12:09 PM ET
Yes; hence 14 ground outs.**
MidloHokie 04/03/26 07:48 AM ET
I would say impatient hitting more than good pitching. Any type of patience
Hokie_Forester 04/02/26 08:17 PM ET
We win if Mazz fields & throws in 2nd inning.
hokiepro 04/02/26 08:09 PM ET
If Mazz makes the play in the 2nd,
nkhooch 04/03/26 01:41 AM ET
Well. You can assume if the ump calls the strikes Mazz threw to next
hokiepro 04/03/26 07:57 AM ET
If ifs and buts.....
2hhoop3 04/02/26 08:49 PM ET
We really didn’t have that many walks. 4 in 7 innings isn’t something to
vatechcowpatty 04/03/26 12:12 PM ET
It MIGHT be....
2hhoop3 04/03/26 12:19 PM ET