After finishing the re-watch this morning with a lot less commotion, here are some thoughts-
Campbell responded with a 2-5 day, his first HR of the season (and his career) and set the tone for the rest of the lineup.
While many were a fan of DeLeo and the non-traditional leadoff hitter approach, having Campbell in front of him gives him a chance to bring in two runs instead of one, and also takes off the pressure that goes along with being the table setter at the top.
Against a tough (but beatable) UNC team, look for Campbell to remain atop the lineup.
2. Jackson Finley continues his onslaught of mid-week pitching
Finley finished Tuesday's game 4-4 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 1 BB, and most importantly, 0 strikeouts.
His struggles making contact in ACC play are well-documented (44% K rate) but with the UNC series just over 24 hours away, seeing the ball as well as he did on Tuesday night can only help his confidence.
If GT is going to go on a run in the second half of the season, and make the postseason, Finley is going to be a big part of that both as a member of the lineup and the weekend rotation.
3. Cam Hill is starting to get his groove back
Since returning from an oblique injury, Sophomore Cam Hill has had his fair share of struggles, both with walks and with missing his spots which led to hard contact.
While Georgia Southern may not be at the caliber they have been in the past (14-15 overall) Hill dominated on Tuesday night, pitching two scoreless innings and striking out three with just one walk.
Hill is not likely to be stretched out as a weekend starter, but to have a lefty they can rely on in the pen is needed going into the stretch run.
Especially with the continued overuse of other arms in the bullpen, both lefty and righty, and the struggles this season of Dalton Smith and Josiah Siegel.
Full weekend preview to come tomorrow morning. UNC series will take place Thurs-Sat.
Should have final word on rotation at some point today. As long as I have phone service where I am in Destin at that time I will pass along ASAP
- Kristian Campbell's reign at the lead-off spot is only beginning
Campbell responded with a 2-5 day, his first HR of the season (and his career) and set the tone for the rest of the lineup.
While many were a fan of DeLeo and the non-traditional leadoff hitter approach, having Campbell in front of him gives him a chance to bring in two runs instead of one, and also takes off the pressure that goes along with being the table setter at the top.
Against a tough (but beatable) UNC team, look for Campbell to remain atop the lineup.
2. Jackson Finley continues his onslaught of mid-week pitching
Finley finished Tuesday's game 4-4 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 1 BB, and most importantly, 0 strikeouts.
His struggles making contact in ACC play are well-documented (44% K rate) but with the UNC series just over 24 hours away, seeing the ball as well as he did on Tuesday night can only help his confidence.
If GT is going to go on a run in the second half of the season, and make the postseason, Finley is going to be a big part of that both as a member of the lineup and the weekend rotation.
3. Cam Hill is starting to get his groove back
Since returning from an oblique injury, Sophomore Cam Hill has had his fair share of struggles, both with walks and with missing his spots which led to hard contact.
While Georgia Southern may not be at the caliber they have been in the past (14-15 overall) Hill dominated on Tuesday night, pitching two scoreless innings and striking out three with just one walk.
Hill is not likely to be stretched out as a weekend starter, but to have a lefty they can rely on in the pen is needed going into the stretch run.
Especially with the continued overuse of other arms in the bullpen, both lefty and righty, and the struggles this season of Dalton Smith and Josiah Siegel.
Full weekend preview to come tomorrow morning. UNC series will take place Thurs-Sat.
Should have final word on rotation at some point today. As long as I have phone service where I am in Destin at that time I will pass along ASAP
