(02-06-2020, 08:18 PM)oldalum Wrote: 3-0 Stanford, bottom of the 8th. in extra innings teams apparently start with a runner on second (?)
The second-base runner is used primarily in non-conference tournaments (not conference play or during
the NCAA tournament), when several games could be played in a day. It can help limit marathon
contests from delaying subsequent games/getting tournament schedule in.
(02-06-2020, 08:30 PM)BobK Wrote: Yes extra inning starts with a runner in second.
Stanford wins 3-0
Always great to start the season with a win! I thought Maddy was fantastic in the circle
against a solid GCU team (who boast a #75 ranking on Massey). So that is a great road
win to start the Cardinal resume.
I thought we got a bit unlucky early with some balls that were hit pretty well that seemed
to find GCU gloves (GCU's pitcher is a transfer from Maryland, and recorded the most strikeouts
by a Maryland freshman pitcher in 12 years, and she was very good until she reached the 100 pitch
mark, when we started connecting on pitches.
Taylor G. was the hero at the plate for Stanford, going 2-for-3 with a clutch RBI double that
gave us a 2 run lead.