FLWolf said:

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Managers are smart to not answer questions about specific players health or if they are just struggling

If he is healthy and is just struggling, you will not get him back if you keep commenting on the player. I am sure he is struggling with confidence - look at Duden a month ago

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Not sure but last I heard it was stiffness in his shoulder. TBH, last time Avent commented on specific player health we got kicked out of Omaha.

Game 35 vs. Louisville pic.twitter.com/ZFLqJrfc2C

— NC State Baseball Equipment (@PackBaseballEQ) April 12, 2025

Glasswolf said:

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Game 35 vs. Louisville pic.twitter.com/ZFLqJrfc2C

— NC State Baseball Equipment (@PackBaseballEQ) April 12, 2025

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By the way, this reminded me.

Does any team have worse jerseys than Louisville baseball? From the all black to the fonts, just terrible every year.

SportManagementEngineer said:

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Glasswolf said:

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Game 35 vs. Louisville pic.twitter.com/ZFLqJrfc2C

— NC State Baseball Equipment (@PackBaseballEQ) April 12, 2025

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By the way, this reminded me.

Does any team have worse jerseys than Louisville baseball? From the all black to the fonts, just terrible every year.

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They are pretty rough. Nothing wrong with black, gray or different color tops but not with the same color pants.

DYNAMINE DUDAN. @NCStateBaseball's No. 1 reliever shut down Louisville, earning the save in their wild contest in Raliegh on Friday. @DudanJacob threw his seventh straight scoreless outing, and longest this season, with 4 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4Ks and the save.

Now that's… pic.twitter.com/jHhBoOCmsE

— D1Baseball ACC (@D1BaseballACC) April 12, 2025

StateFan2001 said:

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How do we not know what the deal is with Smith?? Has nobody asked Avent?

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Avent usually doesn't answer those types of questions, so why ask?

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NC State drawing 16 walks tonight is one of the most amazing stats I’ve ever seen, regardless of the sport.

— Rob McLamb (@RobMcLamb) April 12, 2025

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It took a few innings, but we finally made them pay for all the walks, plus the one hit batsman. Once we got a few big hits to plate those walks, the flood gates opened. First two innings were scary when we did not get but one run after 6 or 7 free passes.

Big game by Sosa at the plate.

Dudan's slider is nasty and the fastball in the 8th blew the guy away. I worry about him using that slider too much because it can lead to serious injuries. His fastball is also a good weapon to be used.

3rd baseman for Louisville had a great defensive night. He made several very difficult plays look fairly routine.

Finally, the top of the 9th was awesome. I think Dudan only threw 4 pitches and Ty Head only had to move about 10 to 15 steps to catch all three outs. Don't think I have ever seen an outfielder have to do so little to catch three balls.

And one question, why was the foul ball off of Heavner not reviewable? Is that not a reviewable play.? One of the field umpires should have noticed it and I could see that it went off of him right away.

Need a guy to get the job done? We know a DUDE! pic.twitter.com/itCpc5MOgh

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) April 12, 2025

NC State's batting order versus No. 14 Louisville:

CF Ty Head
1B Chris McHugh
LF Josh Hogue
SS Justin DeCriscio
C Alex Sosa
RF Brayden Fraasman
2B Luke Nixon
DH Trenton Lyons
3B Matt Heavner

RHP Heath Andrews (3-1, 3.95 ERA) on the mound for the Wolfpack

NC State's batting order versus No. 14 Louisville:

CF Ty Head
1B Chris McHugh
LF Josh Hogue
SS Justin DeCriscio
C Alex Sosa
RF Brayden Fraasman
2B Luke Nixon
DH Trenton Lyons
3B Matt Heavner

RHP Heath Andrews (3-1, 3.95 ERA) on the mound for the Wolfpack

— Inside Pack Sports (@InsidePackSport) April 12, 2025

Nothing beats a Wolfpack Baseball tailgate! pic.twitter.com/0KE5iP4vJw

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) April 12, 2025

Red and White, that's it. pic.twitter.com/1QB2ejIVcI

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) April 12, 2025

Late sub for Louisville; Alicea got the nod to start at short initially while batting second in the order. He's out, and Tanner Shiver is in at the nine-hole. Surface-level, it sounds like an injury issue, but I won't be surprised if he subs in as a pinch-hitter or pinch-runner (especially the latter) if he's a healthy scratch.

Oooof Andrews looks horrible

Not a good start for Andrews

Should I say it again? This team frustrates the **** out of me.

score?

Slider ain't sliden'

FLWolf said:

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score?

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4-0 bottom 2. Andrews gave up all 4 in the 1st. Louisville has 5 hits, including 2 doubles and 2 HRs to start the game

Horrible job by starting pitching this weekend. Today is going to drain our pen, depending on who we go with. Big start for marohn tomorrow

8-0. Andrews is done.

Got to just go with seldom used bullpen guys today. I know we came back yesterday- but save the important arms for tomorrow.

SportManagementEngineer said:

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Got to just go with seldom used bullpen guys today. I know we came back yesterday- but save the important arms for tomorrow.

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Long way to go but I wouldn't burn Shaffner.

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SportManagementEngineer said:

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Got to just go with seldom used bullpen guys today. I know we came back yesterday- but save the important arms for tomorrow.

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Long way to go but I wouldn't burn Shaffner.

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Consiglio will be the first one burned.

SportManagementEngineer said:

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Glasswolf said:

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SportManagementEngineer said:

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Got to just go with seldom used bullpen guys today. I know we came back yesterday- but save the important arms for tomorrow.

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Long way to go but I wouldn't burn Shaffner.

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Consiglio will be the first one burned.

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12-0. Let's just skip ahead to the 7th and try again tomorrow.

Some days you're the hammer and some days you're the nail. Today we are pretty decisively the nail.

We have life

SportManagementEngineer said:

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We have life

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Update- we don't have life

What did CC do to consiglio?

Ville just scoring at will.

This is rediculous

FLWolf said:

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Managers are smart to not answer questions about specific players health or if they are just struggling

If he is healthy and is just struggling, you will not get him back if you keep commenting on the player. I am sure he is struggling with confidence - look at Duden a month ago

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Should be plenty of people around close enough to the program to know the story.

Is there a golf match or something else to watch today?

Jaros' homer looked towering, but it definitely gave off this energy:

How did Lucas come back out to pitch...I'm not seeing things, it's really happening, and I'm totally confused...

PaperWolf said:

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How did Lucas come back out to pitch...I'm not seeing things, it's really happening, and I'm totally confused...

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Long story short, Avent basically subbed out Lyons for Lucas, and Lucas re-entering to pitch erases the DH for the Wolfpack.