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vatechcowpatty
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We will walk plenty of batters. Especially in the first inning. Just be

prepared.
Posted: 05/13/2026 at 11:54 AM ET
(In response to this post by HokieJack)

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Not as easy to read as Chip's. But Softball America has data for all
nkhooch 05/13/26 02:36 AM ET
Key quote for this board:
MidloHokie 05/13/26 08:07 AM ET
In Chips’ Tale of the tape vs LSU and the others
sacramento hokie 05/13/26 01:20 PM ET
Though VT's offense and pitching looks superior**
VAHokie89 05/13/26 11:31 AM ET
I agree. But, the strength of their schedule vs. ours has to
nkhooch 05/13/26 02:04 PM ET
You are right. Let me boil it down to the main stat that…
HokieJack 05/13/26 10:03 AM ET
And yet, that's not what kept us from winning the ACCT. Nor is it what kept
King of Hokies 05/13/26 08:37 PM ET
We will walk plenty of batters. Especially in the first inning. Just be
vatechcowpatty 05/13/26 11:54 AM ET
Too much paranoia with walks. Focus on accomplishing the good.**
laphroaig 05/13/26 12:39 PM ET
Don't need a self-fulfilling prophecy **
TomTurkey 05/13/26 01:07 PM ET
Exactly. We have a low era, an extremely low opponents BA, and low HRs
vatechcowpatty 05/13/26 01:00 PM ET
Seven players behind you all wearing gloves - let them use it. Make them
laphroaig 05/13/26 01:11 PM ET
Sure. But don't serve up gopher balls while doing it. **
King of Hokies 05/13/26 08:38 PM ET
Our hitters need to step up and adjust quicker than they have recently as
hokiepro 05/13/26 11:06 AM ET
The pitchers will keep the pressure on themselves no matter the score.**
laphroaig 05/13/26 12:27 PM ET
I wouldn't expect a ton of runs against LSU ....
hokietony 05/13/26 11:50 AM ET
That’s what the numbers say…but they also say we should be able to hold
hokiepro 05/13/26 05:22 PM ET
I'm sure they agree**
TomTurkey 05/13/26 11:23 AM ET
Easier said than done. **
RJHokie 05/13/26 11:07 AM ET