[d4cohn]

Great for Stanford!

I bet the Alabama coach is never going to do that again.  Two out in the top of the 7th, down by a run, he asks the hobbled star if she wants to be pulled for a final farewell.  Of course she says no. But with the distraction, the next pitch is hit over the fence.

I was going to post the same thought.   Fouts was doing fine toward the end of the game.  One out to go for her.  The coach stops the game, walks out to the mound, and asks her if she wants to come out of the game.  Can someone explain that strategery to me?  Did he want to give her the opportunity for a standing ovation from the Alabama fans or did he want to try to win the game?

I think your thought when NiJaree came in was the same that Patrick Murphy deep down probably thought: "It's over". And with hindsight, it was over, though Sydney getting another moment was great. I think he wanted to honor a player who has given so much to that program and team over five years, and battling through injury. It really was a gritty performance from Montana, but Stanford was clearly the better team tonight.

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And Nija shuts the door!! Stanford beat Alabama once again, and the Cardinal advance to Sunday!

This is truly special stuff we are seeing from the Stanford pitching staff in this World Series!

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Stanford will play on Sunday at 12:00pm PT on ABC
against the loser of Florida State-Washington.

Let's get another one on Sunday!

Who would we rather play Sunday? What a fun game. Wish I was there. Go Card!

Florida State has a deep rotation (though I think not quite as deep or as good as ours). Washington is a bit more limited (as far as depth) in the circle, but have a dangerous offense that has seen our pitching three times already this season. I would say we want FSU, because Florida State hasn't seen our pitching, but I just have a feeling with this group that they aren't afraid of facing anybody at this tournament. There is an air of confidence about this group and the way they are playing right now.

[d4cohn]

Great for Stanford!

I bet the Alabama coach is never going to do that again.  Two out in the top of the 7th, down by a run, he asks the hobbled star if she wants to be pulled for a final farewell.  Of course she says no. But with the distraction, the next pitch is hit over the fence.

I was going to post the same thought.   Fouts was doing fine toward the end of the game.  One out to go for her.  The coach stops the game, walks out to the mound, and asks her if she wants to come out of the game.  Can someone explain that strategery to me?  Did he want to give her the opportunity for a standing ovation from the Alabama fans or did he want to try to win the game?

I think your thought when NiJaree came in was the same that Patrick Murphy deep down probably thought: "It's over". And with hindsight, it was over, though Sydney getting another moment was great. I think he wanted to honor a player who has given so much to that program and team over five years, and battling through injury. It really was a gritty performance from Montana, but Stanford was clearly the better team tonight.

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And Nija shuts the door!! Stanford beat Alabama once again, and the Cardinal advance to Sunday!

This is truly special stuff we are seeing from the Stanford pitching staff in this World Series!

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Stanford will play on Sunday at 12:00pm PT on ABC
against the loser of Florida State-Washington.

Let's get another one on Sunday!

Who would we rather play Sunday? What a fun game. Wish I was there. Go Card!

Florida State has a deep rotation (though I think not quite as deep or as good as ours). Washington is a bit more limited (as far as depth) in the circle, but have a dangerous offense that has seen our pitching three times already this season. I would say we want FSU, because Florida State hasn't seen our pitching, but I just have a feeling with this group that they aren't afraid of facing anybody at this tournament. There is an air of confidence about this group and the way they are playing right now.