[d4cohn]

Stanford vs Alabama at 4:00 pm today on ESPN.  With Alabama facing elimination their ace pitcher Montana Fouts is expected to get the start.  I predict a struggle for Stanford to score a run.  Hope I'm wrong about that.

This is an opportunity for Stanford to metaphorically show it deserved to be in the top eight seeds rather than Alabama.  Of course, it's questionable how much one game proves as the better team doesn't always win.

We didn't already prove we deserved Duke's top #8 seed by sweeping them? :) In all seriousness, this is definitely a statement game for the Cardinal. Can we continue our strong form against the Crimson Tide? For two teams in different conferences, somewhat surprisingly, this is the fourth matchup between these two teams in two years. 

Other question is who starts for Stanford? I think a compelling argument could be made for starting either Canady or Vawter. I think both would be successful against an Alabama offense that has, similar to ours, been up and down. Fouts is a great pitcher, but is she still dealing with lingering issues from her hyper-extended knee in the SEC tournament. Every team at the WCWS is tough, but if Stanford plays its game, I think they can do quite well today.

[d4cohn]

Stanford vs Alabama at 4:00 pm today on ESPN.  With Alabama facing elimination their ace pitcher Montana Fouts is expected to get the start.  I predict a struggle for Stanford to score a run.  Hope I'm wrong about that.

This is an opportunity for Stanford to metaphorically show it deserved to be in the top eight seeds rather than Alabama.  Of course, it's questionable how much one game proves as the better team doesn't always win.

We didn't already prove we deserved Duke's top #8 seed by sweeping them? :) In all seriousness, this is definitely a statement game for the Cardinal. Can we continue our strong form against the Crimson Tide? For two teams in different conferences, somewhat surprisingly, this is the fourth matchup between these two teams in two years. 

Other question is who starts for Stanford? I think a compelling argument could be made for starting either Canady or Vawter. I think both would be successful against an Alabama offense that has, similar to ours, been up and down. Fouts is a great pitcher, but is she still dealing with lingering issues from her hyper-extended knee in the SEC tournament. Every team at the WCWS is tough, but if Stanford plays its game, I think they can do quite well today.