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VAHokie89
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Of course, but those were two situations that also illustrate the problem

Even if you don't think in terms of Cori batting 2nd behind Lynch, the bigger issue is that she is hitting behind two batters hitting below .240 and even further back in the season, Blackwell, Martin, and Rohs were basically near outs. So there are two key situations right there in the Villanova game (loss by 1) and UVA game where the weakness of the lineup in front of Coril led to her come up with 2 outs, no one one and she got a hit of some kind. That could have contributed to 2 wins (instead of losses) that hurt the RPI, KPI, etc. You never know what could happen. Yes, you could engage in whatifs and different outcomes all day long, but... The point still remains the same. - In 35 games, she had 19 RBIs that were her scoring someone else. - She had two hitters in front of her that have finished the regular season below .240 with a 3rd falling to the below .260 - As good as she has been, there is still an opportunity IMO Another way to look at: she has the near the same number of RBIs as Peck. Compare the two: McMillan - 70 hits, 10 2bs and 29 HRs -----> 59 RBI Peck - 53 hits, 8 2bs, and 14 HRs -----> 53 RBI So 17 more hits, DOUBLE the number of HRs and only 6 more RBI? Thanks for the conversation. I appreciate it.
Posted: 05/06/2025 at 11:54 PM ET
(In response to this post by nkhooch)

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Cori named Top Hitter of the Week
VTChip 05/05/25 03:55 PM ET
Of the year!**
VAHokie89 05/05/25 06:23 PM ET
So has anyone tried to just walked her every time?**
UTPr0sim 05/05/25 04:55 PM ET
This is a great reason she’s batting lead off instead of the 3/4 hole…..
HokiefromBedford 05/05/25 05:11 PM ET
Yeah, but leading of limits her RBI opportunities**
VAHokie89 05/05/25 06:23 PM ET
She has had a great season.......
2hhoop3 05/05/25 05:54 PM ET
If you don't have other players with good OBPs, continuing to lead Cori
nkhooch 05/05/25 09:34 PM ET
I coined it to be "if it ain't broke, don't break it!"**
TomTurkey 05/06/25 02:29 PM ET
Odds are we win a couple of more games with a hitter like Lynch
VAHokie89 05/06/25 12:30 AM ET
I agree I would have hit her 3rd. I am going to look at losses
nkhooch 05/06/25 01:42 AM ET
Note Lynch got on base 64 times as of now. 17 doubles
VAHokie89 05/06/25 08:23 AM ET
Look more closely at Villanova (3rd inning), UVA. Not about HRs
VAHokie89 05/06/25 08:16 AM ET
29 of her RBI are her hitting herself in / She only has 30 other RBI
VAHokie89 05/05/25 06:29 PM ET
I just looked at our losses below. And I only see the potential upside of
nkhooch 05/06/25 01:46 AM ET
nvm
VAHokie89 05/06/25 08:15 AM ET
It does not even have to be a HR. I see Villanova, UVA and maybe a Pitt
VAHokie89 05/06/25 08:01 AM ET
Looking at anything besides HRs opens a large
nkhooch 05/06/25 10:50 PM ET
Of course, but those were two situations that also illustrate the problem
VAHokie89 05/06/25 11:54 PM ET
VT’s record is 27-7 with her as the leadoff batter. **
RJHokie 05/05/25 06:42 PM ET
12-3 before. I post it below: 19 RBIs in 35 games that are not
VAHokie89 05/05/25 06:58 PM ET
Cori didn’t start as the leadoff batter until game #16 this season
RJHokie 05/05/25 06:28 PM ET
I did not realize it was that far back. Interesting.**
nkhooch 05/06/25 12:45 AM ET
Thanks to both you.....
2hhoop3 05/05/25 07:45 PM ET
In 35 games since becoming leadoff, 19 RBIs that are not herself
VAHokie89 05/05/25 06:53 PM ET
Even if you are off by one or two items they are definitely still quite
RJHokie 05/05/25 07:01 PM ET
Most teams will pitch to her at least once. Don’t believe she’s been
RJHokie 05/05/25 05:04 PM ET
Agreed. Though Peck has not been "dangerous" recently**
VAHokie89 05/05/25 07:11 PM ET
Right, until Sunday, Peck has had a weak (for her) ACC season.**
nkhooch 05/06/25 01:43 AM ET
Against a top 5 team too!**
baumerj 05/05/25 03:56 PM ET