A dissenting opinion
Layton is certainly very talented, was lights out against FSU, and has a very bright future here at VT.
However because today is essentially a must win game to (hopefully) enter the winners bracket, there’s definitely a rationale to go with the top of the rotation, which is either Mazz or Bree.
In baseball there have been numerous examples of teams trying to “save pitching” against a “lesser opponent” and then suddenly finding themselves in a dogfight. That’s kinda how Liberty went … we were kinda off from the beginning as if we took our foot off the gas.
Bottom line - it feels like we’ll need everyone in the circle at some point this weekend, but gotta make sure you get into the winners bracket. And to me who a coach sends into the circle has the biggest impact on the game.
Go Hokies!
Thread Replies (20)
So which pitcher do we start today? Save Mazz for LSU and start Bree?**
-- HokieAvalanche
May 15, 2026 at 07:53 AM ET
HokieAvalanche
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05/15/26 07:53 AM ET
I think reasonable and supportable......
-- 2hhoop3
May 15, 2026 at 03:03 PM ET
2hhoop3
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05/15/26 03:03 PM ET
I would start Avery today. Jags are a light hitting team. She’ll do well.
-- HolidayInnHokie
May 15, 2026 at 12:41 PM ET
HolidayInnHokie
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05/15/26 12:41 PM ET
I wonder if Avery might get the start. Maybe plan to start Mazz tomorrow,
-- BEST2VT
May 15, 2026 at 12:29 PM ET
BEST2VT
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05/15/26 12:29 PM ET
Haven't had a chance to catch up ... do we know that Bree is healthy?
-- Will Stewart
May 15, 2026 at 10:14 AM ET
Will Stewart
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05/15/26 10:14 AM ET
I believe Bree is fine. It’s a problem she has had back to travel ball
-- VTChip
May 15, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
VTChip
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05/15/26 12:10 PM ET
OK. That's revealing. By definition that's a chronic issue. Some . .
-- MidloHokie
May 15, 2026 at 01:50 PM ET
MidloHokie
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05/15/26 01:50 PM ET
No answer but having been a very good pitcher's Dad who . .
-- MidloHokie
May 15, 2026 at 11:50 AM ET
MidloHokie
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05/15/26 11:50 AM ET
Or upset for having to leave an important game.
-- TomTurkey
May 15, 2026 at 12:18 PM ET
TomTurkey
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05/15/26 12:18 PM ET
Yep. And having experienced all this with my daughter we may not . .
-- MidloHokie
May 15, 2026 at 01:40 PM ET
MidloHokie
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05/15/26 01:40 PM ET
True. Hoping she's okay for her sake. We know she wants to pitch.**
-- TomTurkey
May 15, 2026 at 01:43 PM ET
TomTurkey
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05/15/26 01:43 PM ET
I’d actually consider starting Layton (more)
-- Chesapeake_Hokie
May 15, 2026 at 08:49 AM ET
Chesapeake_Hokie
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05/15/26 08:49 AM ET
I'd go with Layton regardless. Odds are you are going to have to beat . .
-- MidloHokie
May 15, 2026 at 01:57 PM ET
MidloHokie
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05/15/26 01:57 PM ET
So you believe the team has been downplaying or covering up Bree's injury?**
-- Atlee Hokie
May 15, 2026 at 09:36 AM ET
Atlee Hokie
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05/15/26 09:36 AM ET
yes. Talked with her father in C-ville.
-- Chesapeake_Hokie
May 15, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
Chesapeake_Hokie
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05/15/26 10:11 AM ET
I know she wasn’t able to go on Saturday vs FSU. Was sitting in bleachers
-- hokiepro
May 15, 2026 at 09:57 AM ET
hokiepro
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05/15/26 09:57 AM ET
I expect Bree to start today. **
-- RJHokie
May 15, 2026 at 08:17 AM ET
RJHokie
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05/15/26 08:17 AM ET