Gritty win. Needed the pitching to step up on a night where we didn't score a ton of runs and the arms did just that. Give credit to Alabama's pitchers, they were very good also. We did let two golden opportunities slip through our fingers with 2nd/3rd no outs, 1st/2nd 1 out and got nothing... Both with the top of our lineup up. Definitely makes it more difficult but those guys have been great so I'm sure they'll come through next time.
Dettmer was fantastic- that was the best stuff he's had all year in my opinion. Fastball had good life, consistently 92-93 touch 94, was really effective spotting inside to righties. Offspeed was on point, breaker was sharp, change had great movement and wasn't afraid to throw it to RHH. He was just locked in and had a great mix. Really impressive. Bullpen stepped up, Palisch looked very good, stuff was crisp... Cortez was solid & man what a pitcher Rudis is going to be. The command and composure he has for a true freshman is just uncommon. So excited to see how he develops.
Offense did just enough... I like how different guys are coming through. Minnich had a tough game against Texas but obviously was big last night. Homer was the difference & it was against a pitcher who really had it going. Kaler had a bit of a tough night, in the field as well, he's been awesome though so bet he bounces back today & tomorrow. Moss's defense saved the game. This kid is so skilled on both sides of the ball. His play on the high throw was absolutely phenomenal. There aren't many first basemen who can make that play... He's impacting the game so much both offensively and defensively. Great player.
Tremendous to get the W on Friday and now a very good chance to win the weekend. Any road series win in the SEC is huge... Definitely like their chances now and think the offense will heat up more in games 2 and 3.
Dettmer was fantastic- that was the best stuff he's had all year in my opinion. Fastball had good life, consistently 92-93 touch 94, was really effective spotting inside to righties. Offspeed was on point, breaker was sharp, change had great movement and wasn't afraid to throw it to RHH. He was just locked in and had a great mix. Really impressive. Bullpen stepped up, Palisch looked very good, stuff was crisp... Cortez was solid & man what a pitcher Rudis is going to be. The command and composure he has for a true freshman is just uncommon. So excited to see how he develops.
Offense did just enough... I like how different guys are coming through. Minnich had a tough game against Texas but obviously was big last night. Homer was the difference & it was against a pitcher who really had it going. Kaler had a bit of a tough night, in the field as well, he's been awesome though so bet he bounces back today & tomorrow. Moss's defense saved the game. This kid is so skilled on both sides of the ball. His play on the high throw was absolutely phenomenal. There aren't many first basemen who can make that play... He's impacting the game so much both offensively and defensively. Great player.
Tremendous to get the W on Friday and now a very good chance to win the weekend. Any road series win in the SEC is huge... Definitely like their chances now and think the offense will heat up more in games 2 and 3.