WhoamI97539 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Dang he almost got the no hitter!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykahl1981 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 5 hours ago, DTrump said: It was PACKED! Especially the Saturday game. Jenkins vs Peterson (sp). 2-1 ballgame Hallsville won. I think that’s the game I was at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha99 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Kilgore looked really solid tonight. Center had a few errors, and Kilgore jumped on them. I said before that I thought Kilgore was the better team and I still believe that after seeing both of them tonight. Center looks good, I just don’t think they’re quite up to Kilgore’s level. Argyle is looming, that could be an interesting series 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, Alpha99 said: Kilgore looked really solid tonight. Center had a few errors, and Kilgore jumped on them. I said before that I thought Kilgore was the better team and I still believe that after seeing both of them tonight. Center looks good, I just don’t think they’re quite up to Kilgore’s level. Argyle is looming, that could be an interesting series Argyle would have PG next assuming both win their series matchups now. And PG has had Argyle's number the last few times but Kilgore can play and beat anybody if they play their gm. But Kilgore still has to beat Center one more time before they start looking ahead. Ha it's fun for the fans tho...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 Congrats to Kilgore in taking game 1 in a convincing manner. I don't want to make any excuses why Center lost, but I think anyone that's been following Center all season would agree that was the poorest performance the Riders left on the field. It's hard to compete and hope to have a chance to win with that many mistakes. Not to take anything away from Kilgore, because they capitalized on our mistakes, as any good team should. Smitherman was awesome, (13 SO). I know the Bulldogs are glad he's on their side. lol The kid should have a bright future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 5 hours ago, Alpha99 said: Kilgore looked really solid tonight. Center had a few errors, and Kilgore jumped on them. I said before that I thought Kilgore was the better team and I still believe that after seeing both of them tonight. Center looks good, I just don’t think they’re quite up to Kilgore’s level. Argyle is looming, that could be an interesting series If/should Argyle make it to the regional finals they will be a MAJOR road block. Something like 12 D1 players on the team? Just amazing the talent they have! I would definetly drive to watch Argyle-Kilgore with Smitherman on the mound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parisian Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Covington didn't pitch that poorly, but Kilgore did a great job bunting and setting the table for a couple of clutch hits. That 0-2 bases-loaded triple was a killer. Pitch counts (110 total in a series) creates some dilemmas for coaches today that most fans don't recognize, such as: With Smitherman throwing lights out with a 3-0 lead, do you pull Covington off the mound after 3 innings and save him for a prolonged Game 2 or potential Game 3 appearance? Doing so would have thrown up a white flag for Game 1 but it was obvious early on that this wasn't Center's night. The long 4-run 4th put a damper on Center's pitching prospects for the rest of the series. Do you pull Smitherman after 4 with a 7-0 lead despite having the no-hitter working? I believe he has 13 pitches left in the series, good for maybe an inning of relief, but pulling him early could conserve maybe a 4-5 inning second appearance in the series. It was overlooked, but the fact Center kept Kilgore off the board for the 5th and 6th innings and forced Smitherman to expend those extra pitches might prove to be a factor if Center can bounce back in Game 2. Not second-guessing either coach, but I know those thoughts had to be in their minds. I heard lots of Kilgore fans talking ahead to an Argyle matchup. This series isn't over yet, and there's lots of baseball still to be played. Plus, Argyle struggled to hold off Melissa last night, 7-5, and still has the winner of PG-Canton to face before a potential Kilgore-Argyle regional final. Love to see Smitherman face the Argyle bats, but there's a ton of innings to go before that can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie98 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 6 hours ago, Parisian said: Covington didn't pitch that poorly, but Kilgore did a great job bunting and setting the table for a couple of clutch hits. That 0-2 bases-loaded triple was a killer. Pitch counts (110 total in a series) creates some dilemmas for coaches today that most fans don't recognize, such as: With Smitherman throwing lights out with a 3-0 lead, do you pull Covington off the mound after 3 innings and save him for a prolonged Game 2 or potential Game 3 appearance? Doing so would have thrown up a white flag for Game 1 but it was obvious early on that this wasn't Center's night. The long 4-run 4th put a damper on Center's pitching prospects for the rest of the series. Do you pull Smitherman after 4 with a 7-0 lead despite having the no-hitter working? I believe he has 13 pitches left in the series, good for maybe an inning of relief, but pulling him early could conserve maybe a 4-5 inning second appearance in the series. It was overlooked, but the fact Center kept Kilgore off the board for the 5th and 6th innings and forced Smitherman to expend those extra pitches might prove to be a factor if Center can bounce back in Game 2. Not second-guessing either coach, but I know those thoughts had to be in their minds. I heard lots of Kilgore fans talking ahead to an Argyle matchup. This series isn't over yet, and there's lots of baseball still to be played. Plus, Argyle struggled to hold off Melissa last night, 7-5, and still has the winner of PG-Canton to face before a potential Kilgore-Argyle regional final. Love to see Smitherman face the Argyle bats, but there's a ton of innings to go before that can happen. Everybody has their own philosophy when it comes to strategy for a 3-game series. Personally, I like burning the ace to guarantee the win. It also takes away any mental crutch the team might be carrying with them the rest of the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie98 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Tweeter says Kilgore is up 3-0, mid 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 Game 2 Kilgore 3 Center 0 final ***Kilgore advances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 Congrats to Kilgore in the win. I'm pulling for y'all the rest of the playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie98 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, Crawford said: Congrats to Kilgore in the win. I'm pulling for y'all for the rest of the playoffs. Thanks Crawford, best of luck to Center in all sports going forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I heard Hampton for Kilgore pitched a no hitter.. And Smitherman had a 1 hitter last night. Great job Kilgore!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie98 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 26 minutes ago, WhoamI97539 said: I heard Hampton for Kilgore pitched a no hitter.. And Smitherman had a 1 hitter last night. Great job Kilgore!!! Really? That’s awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Just now, Aggie98 said: Really? That’s awesome! Yep Hampton pitched a no no.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLSPORTFAN Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 He was one walk and one error away from a perfect game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Congrats to Kilgore. Center sticks just went dead cold. Great job of pitching by Kilgore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, Lion70 said: Didn't expect that congrats Center on a great season. So which team is my favorite team now? Who Kilgore play now? Kilgore faces Crandall next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 @Aggie98 any word on where y'all will play Crandall next? I'm hoping for Kilgore-Crandall.......PG- Argyle series all played at Mike Carter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaseballForLife Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 What I have heard is Kilgore will face Crandall at Mike Carter on Wednesday at 7, and Friday at 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Just now, BaseballForLife said: What I have heard is Kilgore will face Crandall at Mike Carter on Wednesday at 7, and Friday at 1 Thanks! That tells me there could be another series being played there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha99 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Well if this Kilgore shows up the rest of the playoffs, even Argyle will struggle with them. Congrats on a dominant series Dogs. Anybody know anything about Crandall? I haven’t heard anything on them this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, Alpha99 said: Well if this Kilgore shows up the rest of the playoffs, even Argyle will struggle with them. Congrats on a dominant series Dogs. Anybody know anything about Crandall? I haven’t heard anything on them this year. Their not as good as Center.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 hour ago, BaseballForLife said: What I have heard is Kilgore will face Crandall at Mike Carter on Wednesday at 7, and Friday at 1 I know Kilgore has graduation Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaseballForLife Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Crandall has graduation on Thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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