Oregon State / Rice Pitchers???
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Oregon State will choose between two sophomores from McMinnville High School for its starting pitcher in tonight's College World Series elimination game against Rice at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.
The Beavers, who have won two games since dropping their CWS opener Saturday, must win to stay alive in the series.
Oregon State's two starter options are right-hander Daniel Turpen, who is 2-0 with a 3.42 earned run average and left-hander Joe Paterson, who is 1-0 with a 4.28 ERA.
Turpen pitched two innings of relief in OSU's CWS-opening loss to Miami, facing seven batters and allowing no runs, two walks and striking out one. Paterson last appeared June 4 in OSU's Corvallis Regional win over Hawaii. Paterson allowed one hit and no runs in one inning of relief.
With the season on the line, it's possible that four or more pitchers could take the mound for the Beavers in tonight's game, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on ESPN2 and KUIK 1360 radio. Top starter Dallas Buck would return to the mound Thursday.
Rice, meanwhile, is starting right-handed junior Craig Crow, who is 8-1 with a 3.28 ERA this season. He has not pitched in this year's CWS.
Found It!
Oregon State will choose between two sophomores from McMinnville High School for its starting pitcher in tonight's College World Series elimination game against Rice at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.
The Beavers, who have won two games since dropping their CWS opener Saturday, must win to stay alive in the series.
Oregon State's two starter options are right-hander Daniel Turpen, who is 2-0 with a 3.42 earned run average and left-hander Joe Paterson, who is 1-0 with a 4.28 ERA.
Turpen pitched two innings of relief in OSU's CWS-opening loss to Miami, facing seven batters and allowing no runs, two walks and striking out one. Paterson last appeared June 4 in OSU's Corvallis Regional win over Hawaii. Paterson allowed one hit and no runs in one inning of relief.
With the season on the line, it's possible that four or more pitchers could take the mound for the Beavers in tonight's game, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on ESPN2 and KUIK 1360 radio. Top starter Dallas Buck would return to the mound Thursday.
Rice, meanwhile, is starting right-handed junior Craig Crow, who is 8-1 with a 3.28 ERA this season. He has not pitched in this year's CWS.
Crow Stats
Crow Stats
Crow: 13 starts, 79.2 IP, 81 H, 32 BB, 85 K?s
Recent appearances:
Rice IP H R ER BB SO AB BF
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Craig Crow.......... 0.2 1 2 2 1 0 2 5 - 6/12 ? Oklahoma
Craig Crow.......... 3.2 4 5 5 3 7 15 19 ? 6/2 ? Prarie View
Craig Crow.......... 6.0 8 4 1 1 9 27 29 ? 5/27 ? Memphis
Craig Crow.......... 5.0 5 0 0 1 5 20 21 ? 5/20 ? Marshall
Craig Crow.......... 4.1 3 0 0 0 4 16 16 ? 5/14 - Houston
Crow Stats
Crow: 13 starts, 79.2 IP, 81 H, 32 BB, 85 K?s
Recent appearances:
Rice IP H R ER BB SO AB BF
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Craig Crow.......... 0.2 1 2 2 1 0 2 5 - 6/12 ? Oklahoma
Craig Crow.......... 3.2 4 5 5 3 7 15 19 ? 6/2 ? Prarie View
Craig Crow.......... 6.0 8 4 1 1 9 27 29 ? 5/27 ? Memphis
Craig Crow.......... 5.0 5 0 0 1 5 20 21 ? 5/20 ? Marshall
Craig Crow.......... 4.1 3 0 0 0 4 16 16 ? 5/14 - Houston
Oregon State Pitchers
Oregon State Pitchers
Turpen: 1 Start, 23.2 IP, 23H, 5 BB, 11 K?s
Paterson: 0 Starts, 27.1 IP, 22H, 12 BB, 20 K?s
As they are not regular starters, not sure if it is worth posting their recent appearances besides what is listed above.
Oregon State Pitchers
Turpen: 1 Start, 23.2 IP, 23H, 5 BB, 11 K?s
Paterson: 0 Starts, 27.1 IP, 22H, 12 BB, 20 K?s
As they are not regular starters, not sure if it is worth posting their recent appearances besides what is listed above.
Thoughts / Pick
Thoughts / Pick
This one seems very one-sided, hence the large line. Rice definitely has the advantage offensively.
Pitching is hard to decide on in this game. It would appear Rice has another advantage. Oregon State will be looking towards some inexperienced guys to step up. As the above notes, they may use several guys out of the pen to get it done. They can afford to do that as most arms are rested due Nickerson & Stute?s recent strong starting performances in the last two games.
Crow?s last two appearances (both Tournament games, but not CWS) really worry me. OSU?s only chance is to knock him out of the game early. One thing to note is that Rice?s studs out of the pen (Cox & St. Clair) have pitched in both of Rice?s games. If Crow gets into early trouble, it is likely Rice may go with another guy with starter experience for long relief. That would likely mean either McDaniel, Savory (who also plays 1B) or Bell. Neither McDaniel or Savory have pitched in the CWS, Bell pitched 1 1/3 on Monday.
OSU has the momentum factor going. Even as loaded and good as Rice is, I guarantee they are not taking them for granted.
This is a tough one to choose. Rice has all the tools, but OSU?s momentum and Crow?s recent starts make OSU an interesting dog. Also I don?t feel the same as I did in the UNC situation, that Rice can definitely keep OSU down 1 out of 2 times.
All that being said, I?m putting one unit on OSU. Good luck no matter what your play is.
Thoughts / Pick
This one seems very one-sided, hence the large line. Rice definitely has the advantage offensively.
Pitching is hard to decide on in this game. It would appear Rice has another advantage. Oregon State will be looking towards some inexperienced guys to step up. As the above notes, they may use several guys out of the pen to get it done. They can afford to do that as most arms are rested due Nickerson & Stute?s recent strong starting performances in the last two games.
Crow?s last two appearances (both Tournament games, but not CWS) really worry me. OSU?s only chance is to knock him out of the game early. One thing to note is that Rice?s studs out of the pen (Cox & St. Clair) have pitched in both of Rice?s games. If Crow gets into early trouble, it is likely Rice may go with another guy with starter experience for long relief. That would likely mean either McDaniel, Savory (who also plays 1B) or Bell. Neither McDaniel or Savory have pitched in the CWS, Bell pitched 1 1/3 on Monday.
OSU has the momentum factor going. Even as loaded and good as Rice is, I guarantee they are not taking them for granted.
This is a tough one to choose. Rice has all the tools, but OSU?s momentum and Crow?s recent starts make OSU an interesting dog. Also I don?t feel the same as I did in the UNC situation, that Rice can definitely keep OSU down 1 out of 2 times.
All that being said, I?m putting one unit on OSU. Good luck no matter what your play is.
