Leadoff hitter Mark Payton had a big day offensively, going 3-4 with 2 RBI Saturday evening to give the Horns just enough offense to win the nightcap 5-3. Starting pitcher Hoby Milner gave up 3 runs (2 earned) in 5 innings and the Horns got excellent relief work from freshman Parker French (3 IP, 2 H, 2 K, 2 BB, 0 runs) and a perfect inning from Corey Knebel who picked up his second save on the young season. The Horns fell behind 2-0 early but responded immediately with 3 runs and never trailed after that. French picked up the game's biggest out, a bases loaded strikeout in the top of the 8th, which should be an encouraging sign for Longhorn fans everywhere.
We'll see another freshman pitcher on the mound today at noon as John Curtiss makes his Texas debut. Through two games the Horns have had 25 base runners but scored just 9 runs (sound familiar?), although the emergence of newbie Brooks Marlow and strong play of both CF Tim Maitland and RF Mark Payton suggests the Horns may have more offensive weapons than we were led to believe.
The Horns look to sweep Duke beginning at noon today on LHN. This'll be your open thread.
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2011 - 12 p.m. Central
Texas: RHP John Curtiss (Freshman)
Duke: RHP Robert Huber (4-1, 4.37 ERA)
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Cloudless sky and 60
If you’re in Austin or surrounding areas, get out to the ballpark. Hook’em.
run Bevo run - February 19, 2012
Watching today is gonna be a little rough
Appreciate updates if someone can do em
40AS - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Texas Lineup – Payton RF, Maitland CF, Marlow 2B, Weiss 3B, Steinhagen DH, Felts C, Lusson 1B, Shaw LF, Summers SS.
40AS - February 19, 2012 via mobile
It feels damn good to be back at the Disch
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
How do the throwbacks look?
40AS - February 19, 2012
They look pretty cool.
Stirrups look great. They’re cream, and the burnt orange looks a little darker.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
We've got a bat controversy.
Ump is shaking it, looks like its making noise. Guess that’s an automatic out.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
We've got a bat controversy.
Ump is shaking it, looks like its making noise. Guess that’s an automatic out.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
... Or they just got him another bat.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Game 3
Anyone able to provide updates today?
I was at the Disch last night. Pretty cold.
Hook'em Horns - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Payton for texas on base (I joined late)
Maitland Ks
Marlow Ks
Payton Steals Second
Weiss Ks
End of one
Ohio Horn - February 19, 2012
Meh Inning
Payton walks, steals second.
Then just a handful of strikeouts.
Pitcher is a little wild.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Any chance to watch the game?
Liches - February 19, 2012
I'm digging the throwbacks.
Stirrups are pretty cool.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Top 2nd
A single. A walk. And a line drive past shortstop. Throw doesn’t make it. 1-0 Duke. Guys on 1st and 2nd.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Top 2nd
A single. A walk. And a line drive past shortstop. Throw doesn’t make it. 1-0 Duke. Guys on 1st and 2nd.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Lots of smoke, no fire in bottom the 2nd.
Lead off double. Then not much after that. Fly out to end the inning.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Knowing Augie
I am surprised he didn’t bunt him to 3rd and home.
Hook'em Horns - February 19, 2012 via mobile
You're right. That's a little unusual.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Double. Bouncer into the corner.
The a wild pitch gets a runner home. 2-0 duke.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Huge diving catch by shaw in LF.
2 Outs. Runner scores. 3-0 Duke. K ends inning.
InDKR'sShadow - February 19, 2012 via mobile
ugh
ludashoeless - February 19, 2012
score??
512 - February 19, 2012 via iPhone app
3-0 middle of 6
1 hit for Horns so far
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
3-0 Duke up, that is.
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
3-0 Duke end of 6
Horns left runners at corners after an infield hit by Marlow and an on base by error for Steinhagen
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
3-0 Duke middle of 6
Jacquez has been bright spot with spotless relief for Curtiss
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
new Duke pitcher
Huber went 7 scoreless innings giving up 2 hits.
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
3-0 Duke after 7
2 men left on with Maitland K looking to end it. Picked up 1 hit.
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
SHOCKKKKING
Tim Maitland K’s for the 3rd time today
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
still 3-0...middle of 8
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
weiss with 1st hit of season
1 on with one down
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3-2
Lusson liner into RF bullpen
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Sweet
Let’s comeback and take this.
Hook'em Horns - February 19, 2012 via mobile
3-2 Duke going to the 9th
Bellow in to pitch the 9th. Great releif outing for Ricky Jacquez.
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
leadoff double for Duke
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
1st and 3rd no outs
Bunt back to Bellow and he tries to get guy at 3rd instead of runner at 1st. Poor decision as there was no chance for guy headed to 3rd
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
damn. poor throw to home. one scores
Ohio Horn - February 19, 2012
4-2 no outs
Ball hit to drawn in SS Summers and with little emphasis goes home. Throw off target. 2nd play today where lax effort by Summers
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Shortstop
May be a problem all season. And that is not a good place to have a problem.
Hook'em Horns - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Etier
will be taking that over
HookEmHorns512 - February 19, 2012
Landon Collins in for Bellow
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
5-2
E-3 trying to catch lead runner at 3rd.
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
5-2 with 1 out
Man on 2nd and 3rd
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
int walk. bases loaded
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
int walk. bases loaded
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Double play ends the Duke rally. 5-2
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Any chance we can get 4 runs this at bat? 3?
Ohio Horn - February 19, 2012
5-2 Duke going to bottom of 9th
Battery about to die, so no more updates from me. Go Horns. Rally this thing.
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
fly ball to LF one out.
Ohio Horn - February 19, 2012
rally caps on in the dugout
Ohio Horn - February 19, 2012
Walsh Ks. two outs. One out to get 3 runs and keep the game going.
Ohio Horn - February 19, 2012
Well. Texas wins the series but falls short of the sweep.
Ohio Horn - February 19, 2012
3 up 3 down. Game over. 5-2 Duke
Hello Win Column - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Lusson needs to start more games
No excuse, our line up needs his power. He is clutch late in games ( see the 9th innings in the Regionals last season and today) and can belt the ball out of the park. I understand his average may be low, but perhaps he’ll be better this season as he probably is more confident. He should be ahead of Felts in the lineup nothing against Jacob, just Lusson should be batting no later than 6th.
Mclovin1035 - February 19, 2012
I was glad to see the success of Marlow in game one. He should bat in place of Etier all season long.
Ohio Horn - February 19, 2012
couple photos from the game
I dont get to chat in the thread cause i have season tickets,but here are a couple of the photos i shot today. Throw backs were awesome. Hope they bust them out again this season.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75479626@N08/
HookEmHorns512 - February 19, 2012
Etier
will probably take over at SS since his 4 game suspension will be over after tuesday. Just my guess
HookEmHorns512 - February 19, 2012
when all you do...
is play for 1 run with all the bunting, you eliminate big innings…wish Augie would bring in some guys that can slug the baseball…I don’t know anything about Duke baseball (nor do I want to), but Im pretty sure the Dukies only play 1 sport at the division1 level…5 runs? 4 runs? thats good…i guess
ACnDaHorns - February 19, 2012
and then a loss to Duke?
2 runs? Guys, Augie is lazy
ACnDaHorns - February 19, 2012
Duke
The guy Duke pitched in game one was on team USA and didnt allow a single run all summer. He is one of the nations better college pitchers. Today was errors. The guys hit a lot of balls hard this weekend and much more agressive with swinging at the first pitch then what they usually are. Dont stress
HookEmHorns512 - February 19, 2012
In fairness...
We are pretty damn good at lacrosse, soccer and golf too. You know, the country club kid trifecta.
A-Tex Devil - February 19, 2012
Oh, and fencing. We rock at fencing.
A-Tex Devil - February 19, 2012
touch'e
Ohio Horn - February 19, 2012
pretty awesome campus...
beautiful area too…im a jaded texas sports fan, not ripping on the dukies…i actually cheer for their hoops team…love coach k
ACnDaHorns - February 19, 2012
hahaha...
well, a kid on the team USA is nice, but i just don’t see this as being a “this weekend” issue
ACnDaHorns - February 19, 2012
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