2026 Baseball Mega Thread

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by T-Dog » Wed May 06, 2026 6:16 pm

For those who don't know, here' what ABS looks like. Pitcher, batter or catcher taps their helmet/hat to signal a challenge to the ball or strike.


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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by Stonewall » Thu May 07, 2026 9:53 am

Someone mentioned to me that had we been swept by UNC or the equivalent, instead of Gardner Webb , that we would be in the conversation regarding an at large bid , at least as of today. As it stands in reality, we have to win the tournament.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by AppDawg » Thu May 07, 2026 11:00 am

Stonewall wrote:
Thu May 07, 2026 9:53 am
Someone mentioned to me that had we been swept by UNC or the equivalent, instead of Gardner Webb , that we would be in the conversation regarding an at large bid , at least as of today. As it stands in reality, we have to win the tournament.
This makes a lot of sense. That’s how Troy is so high in RPI despite an overall losing record. Also a big reason the NCAA tournament selection process is flawed relying on RPI.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by 311neers » Thu May 07, 2026 11:16 am

Stonewall wrote:
Thu May 07, 2026 9:53 am
Someone mentioned to me that had we been swept by UNC or the equivalent, instead of Gardner Webb , that we would be in the conversation regarding an at large bid , at least as of today. As it stands in reality, we have to win the tournament.
Hope we learned our lesson for future scheduling.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by Stonewall » Thu May 07, 2026 11:17 am

Point taken. That’s the key.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by T-Dog » Thu May 07, 2026 11:41 am

Cajuns are gonna pack all their winter clothing seeing temps in the high 40s tomorrow night.

Weekend forecast looks clear and colder than usual this time of year.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by 311neers » Thu May 07, 2026 11:45 am

Stonewall wrote:
Thu May 07, 2026 11:17 am
Point taken. That’s the key.
Duke being down this year didn’t help the SOS either. But yup- flip the GWebb series and we’re 31-15… similar record to Coastal and USM.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by JTApps1 » Thu May 07, 2026 12:16 pm

Playing GW isn't a big deal, but we have to take care of business. The real problem are the other three non-conference series all coming against teams with a current RPI of 259 or worse. Playing one is okay, but three gives us no margin for error. Replace one with a P4 and another with just an average RPI team and we'll be fine SOS wise.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by biggie » Thu May 07, 2026 1:57 pm

T-Dog wrote:
Thu May 07, 2026 11:41 am
Cajuns are gonna pack all their winter clothing seeing temps in the high 40s tomorrow night.

Weekend forecast looks clear and colder than usual this time of year.
Can they get to Boone before dying of dysentery.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by Stonewall » Thu May 07, 2026 5:16 pm

We don’t schedule strategically.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by BambooRdApp » Fri May 08, 2026 6:24 am

Big Series!! Let's Get This Party Started!!
Let's Go App. St.!!
Today I Give My All For Appalachian State!!
#FreeMillerHillForMoMoney!!

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by ncman071 » Fri May 08, 2026 6:58 pm

just started watching...down 3-0 in the 7th....just got a base hit with no outs....not a huge deficit hopefully can come back in this game

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by ncman071 » Fri May 08, 2026 7:05 pm

3-2 now bottom of 7th...LLU pulling their starting pitcher

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by dtrain4prez » Fri May 08, 2026 7:50 pm

1st base ump has had a tough job tonight, lol.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by biggie » Fri May 08, 2026 8:04 pm

Well we tied it at least. Bases loaded but 2 outs.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by 311neers » Fri May 08, 2026 8:05 pm

Kam always trying to walk.
Gets caught looking with bases loaded 2 outs in the 9th.

Right Down the middle…

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by dtrain4prez » Fri May 08, 2026 8:07 pm

How do you not swing at that? Unreal.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by JTApps1 » Fri May 08, 2026 8:09 pm

That was served up. We've missed some big opportunities tonight.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by biggie » Fri May 08, 2026 8:28 pm

Doesn’t look like we’ll pull this one out.

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Re: 2026 Baseball Mega Thread

Unread post by 311neers » Fri May 08, 2026 8:32 pm

Another should be W. Good comeback. Have to swing the bat and not look to walk when you’re the cleanup hitter

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