tau06 said:
AlleyPack said:
kmb717 said:
Looks like there is going to be a lot of storms in the area the next few days. Could make pitching decisions very interesting if we get any rain delays.
If that does end up being the case for Friday (likely rain delays) then I'd probably go with Willadsen -- because he is almost always paired up with Villaman, and if there's a long rain delay that prevents Willadsen from returning to the game, then it would be a natural progression to have Villaman go out there and continue for State.
I've seen state fans arguing and disagreeing but it's pretty obvious to me that the plan for NCSU arms is hope that Willadson/Villlaman can get you around 7 innings and then have a fully rested Justice slam the door. If we lose on Friday you come back with Reid and have a fully rested Highfill ready to roll for game one of the CWS. I don't really think it's even that big of a question. It's what makes the most sense long and short term and at this point you have to be playing to win the CWS
Yeah, this might be the way to go -- especially with a chance of rain on Friday.
Pitch Willadsen/Villaman Friday and hope for the win.
If W/V lose: Pitch Reid on Saturday and then open with Highfill the following Monday, and then whomever pitched the least on Friday (between Willadsen/Villaman) can start on Tuesday.
If W/V win: Then you have Reid ready to go in Game One of the CWS and Highfill in Game Two.