KSR Baseball Blog - UK v Ole Miss Game 2(05/16/2008) 
6:12
Darrell KSR: 
Hello everybody, and welcome to the KSR Blog and Virtual Tailgate.   Tonight the Kentucky Wildcats (40-14, 15-13) face the Ole Miss Rebels (33-21, 14-14) in a critical Game # 2 of the three game series with SEC tournament bids on the line.   The win secured, for the moment, the # 4 seed for Kentucky, as they remain tied with Florida for the # 4 slot, but would win a tiebreaker (head-to-head) with the Gators.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:12 Darrell KSR
6:14
Darrell KSR: 
Sophomore left hander James Paxton gets the nod on the hill for the Cats tonight.     The Rebels will start with star freshman Drew Pomeranz, also a southpaw.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:14 Darrell KSR
6:16
Darrell KSR: 
With two more games remaining in the regular season, and a likely SEC tournament bid ahead, with an equally likely NCAA tournament following, the Cats are threatening to eclipse their all-time record mark of 44 wins, set in the 2006 SEC Championship season.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:16 Darrell KSR
6:24
Darrell KSR: 
Tonight is senior night for the Batcats, as they honor 9 seniors.   Fellow basketball senior Ramel Bradley is set to throw out the first pitch in just about ten minutes.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:24 Darrell KSR
6:24
[Comment From KSRDanKSRDan: ] 
The Cats are shooting for a record that will give them a shot at a regional bid.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:24 KSRDan
6:28
Darrell KSR: 
Cats will be starting with their regular lineup:   On the infield, at 1B, Brian Speark.   2B - Ryan Wilkes.   SS- Chris Wade, behind the plate, Tyler Howe.   James Paxton is on the mound.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:28 Darrell KSR
6:28
Darrell KSR: 
The outfield will be the speedy Keenan Wiley in CF, with slugging Collin Cowgill in LF, and Troy Frazier manning the RF slot.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:28 Darrell KSR
6:33
Darrell KSR: 
Kentucky sluggers Sawyer Carroll and Collin Cowgill have been named semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, given to the top player in college baseball, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced on Thursday. Carroll and Cowgill make the semifinal listing of 16 players, joining No. 3 Arizona State as the only team to place multiple players on the list.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:33 Darrell KSR
6:34
KSRDan: 
The BatCats are honoring 9 seniors tonight.   All of them have been with Cohen since he came to UK.   That is a great comment on the players and the Coaching staff.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:34 KSRDan
6:36
KSRDan: 
Coach Cohen is very upbeat tonight and thinks the BatCats game is coming together at the right time.   The right time being tourney time.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:36 KSRDan
6:36
Darrell KSR: 
Tremendous comment on both.   The seniors   we are honoring are:   Andrew Albers, Brock Baber, Sawyer Carroll, Greg Dombrowski, Tyler Howe, Aaron Lovett, Brian Spear, Ryan Wilkes, and Tommy Warner
Friday May 16, 2008 6:36 Darrell KSR
6:37
With 40 wins, has UK already secured a spot in the NCAA tournament?
Yes, absolutely
 ( 75% )
Not yet
 ( 0% )
Don't know
 ( 25% )

Friday May 16, 2008 6:37 
6:38
KSRDan: 
Neil Price says the crowd is a good one tonight.   Great night for baseball in Lex.   Wish I was there.   I hope the crowd is loud and proud tonight.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:38 KSRDan
6:39
Darrell KSR: 
After last night's bad weather, I was hoping the crowd would respond.   Cats can clinch SEC tourney spot tonight...hope they get there.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:39 Darrell KSR
6:40
KSRDan: 
MSU, Auburn are eliminated from the toruney, and USC needs to beat UT tonight to get in.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:40 KSRDan
6:44
KSRDan: 
It is game time folks.   KO for Paxton to lead off the game.   Hope he can continue to pitch well.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:44 KSRDan
6:46
Darrell KSR: 
How many innings are you looking for Paxton to give us tonight, Dan?
Friday May 16, 2008 6:46 Darrell KSR
6:48
KSRDan: 
Thinking 5, but would love it to be more than that.   If he can get the curveball working and locate it over the plate, he should go further than 5.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:48 KSRDan
6:49
Darrell KSR: 
Two strikeouts, but only one out, and a runner on first.   Hate that.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:49 Darrell KSR
6:49
KSRDan: 
That was pretty weird.   Men on 1st and third now with one gone.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:49 KSRDan
6:49
Darrell KSR: 
Bats have been hot for the Cats recently, really beginning with the midweek game last week before playing Tennessee.   Like to see another double digit outburst of runs.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:49 Darrell KSR
6:52
Darrell KSR: 
Infield popup for the 2nd out.   Let's strand these two and come warm up the bats.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:52 Darrell KSR
6:53
KSRDan: 
The crowd is pretty vocal and loud tonight.   Great to hear.   3 KOs for Paxton in the inning.   Rebs get 4 outs in the inning.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:53 KSRDan
6:53
Darrell KSR: 
Cats will face the star frosh lefty for Ole Miss,   Pomeranz, with the top of their lineup:   Keenan Wiley, Ryan Wilkes, and Sawyer Carroll.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:53 Darrell KSR
6:54
Darrell KSR: 
Big two outs to keep that runner on 3rd base with less than two outs.   Those are the kind of plays and positions you need to complete if you are going to win big games.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:54 Darrell KSR
6:54
KSRDan: 
Darrell they put the DH in the 3 slot tonight.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:54 KSRDan
6:55
KSRDan: 
Wiley for a single to lead off the inning on the first pitch
Friday May 16, 2008 6:55 KSRDan
6:55
Darrell KSR: 
Carroll is DH'ing, isn't he?
Friday May 16, 2008 6:55 Darrell KSR
6:55
KSRDan: 
Yes he is
Friday May 16, 2008 6:55 KSRDan
6:57
[Comment From RR3UKRR3UK: ] 
thanks for the updates guys
Friday May 16, 2008 6:57 RR3UK
6:57
Darrell KSR: 
Glad to do it, RR, and thanks for joining.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:57 Darrell KSR
6:57
KSRDan: 
Wilkes goes down with the bat on his shoulder.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:57 KSRDan
6:58
Darrell KSR: 
Would like to get Mr. Wiley around the bases this inning and get on the board first, but that strikeout didn't help.
Friday May 16, 2008 6:58 Darrell KSR
7:00
Darrell KSR: 
Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist Sawyer Carroll at the plate.   Fellow semifinalist Collin Cowgill on deck.

Not bad for the Kentucky Wildcats to have two of the best 16 players in college baseball, according to the Baseball Writers Association.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:00 Darrell KSR
7:00
Darrell KSR: 
Ouch--Carroll singles, but Wiley is thrown out trying to go from first to third on the hit.

Two down, one on.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:00 Darrell KSR
7:00
KSRDan: 
Carroll batting .416 for the year.     Lined thru the infield and Wiley is tagged out trying to score.   Dangit, that was not good base running.

Cowgill to the plate
Friday May 16, 2008 7:00 KSRDan
7:01
Darrell KSR: 
Like to see aggressive play, but there's a time and a place....
Friday May 16, 2008 7:01 Darrell KSR
7:01
KSRDan: 
Sorry I said he was trying to score.   Got a little excited I guess.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:01 KSRDan
7:03
KSRDan: 
Cowgill walks.   Men at 1st and 2nd with Spear to the plate.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:03 KSRDan
7:03
Darrell KSR: 
Two hits and a walk this inning, but nothing to show for it so far.   Big 2-out hit would be nice here.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:03 Darrell KSR
7:04
KSRDan: 
WP and runners advance to 2nd and 3rd.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:04 KSRDan
7:05
Darrell KSR: 
Excellent position to be in -- now a single scores two.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:05 Darrell KSR
7:08
KSRDan: 
Neil says Mac's party deck is full and rowdy.

Spear grounds out beck to the pitcher.   Cats strand two.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:08 KSRDan
7:08
Darrell KSR: 
Two singles, a walk, and a wild pitch, and no runs.   Can't have too many innings like that.

After one complete:

UK   0
OM   0
Friday May 16, 2008 7:08 Darrell KSR
7:11
Darrell KSR: 
Paxton gets the all-important leadoff hitter to ground out to start the top of the 2nd.   One down and nobody on for the Rebs.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:11 Darrell KSR
7:11
Darrell KSR: 
And a quick flyout for the 2nd out.   Could be a quick inning.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:11 Darrell KSR
7:12
Darrell KSR: 
Stuyverson singles, as I jinx Paxton and the Cats.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:12 Darrell KSR
7:12
KSRDan: 
Single to the outfiled.   Nice play by Frazier to hold it to a single.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:12 KSRDan
7:13
KSRDan: 
Grounder to force the man at 2nd.   4 up and 3 down for the Rebs
Friday May 16, 2008 7:13 KSRDan
7:14
Darrell KSR: 
Good inning.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:14 Darrell KSR
7:14
Darrell KSR: 
Heading to bottom half of the 2nd inning, no score.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:14 Darrell KSR
7:14
KSRDan: 
6,7,8 spots at bat for the Cats this inning

Friday May 16, 2008 7:14 KSRDan
7:15
KSRDan: 
Paxton is doing a good job so far.   It would be nice if he has a good outing
Friday May 16, 2008 7:15 KSRDan
7:16
KSRDan: 
McClendon singles thru the right side.   Lead off man is on again.   Wade to the plate
Friday May 16, 2008 7:16 KSRDan
7:18
KSRDan: 
Wade bunts to the pitcher, and a throwing error.   Wade on first and McClendon advances to 3rd.   Howe to the plate with no one out.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:18 KSRDan
7:18
Darrell KSR: 
Go Cats!
Friday May 16, 2008 7:18 Darrell KSR
7:19
Darrell KSR: 
Sure, I'm a homer.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:19 Darrell KSR
7:19
KSRDan: 
Well heck you would not be doing a blog if you were not a homer.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:19 KSRDan
7:20
Darrell KSR: 
Full count.....
Friday May 16, 2008 7:20 Darrell KSR
7:21
KSRDan: 
Howe grounder and McClendon score with Wad now on 2nd
Friday May 16, 2008 7:21 KSRDan
7:22
Darrell KSR: 
Cats on top, 1-0.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:22 Darrell KSR
7:22
KSRDan: 
Gee, I       need         to       type           slower.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:22 KSRDan
7:22
Darrell KSR: 
No, it's perfect, Dan.   Just letting the readers know the score after you reported the action.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:22 Darrell KSR
7:24
KSRDan: 
No I meant   Wad instead of Wade and score instead of scores.   Just typing too fast.

Frazier strikes out, and Wade is still on 2nd.   Wiley at the plate
Friday May 16, 2008 7:24 KSRDan
7:25
Darrell KSR: 
Hate the strikeouts, but at least this time, Wad/Wade/Wadever was already in scoring position, so the failure to move him over wasn't critical...we hope.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:25 Darrell KSR
7:25
Who has been the MVP for the Batcats this season?
Sawyer Carroll
 ( 56% )
Collin Cowgill
 ( 31% )
Ryan Wilkes
 ( 0% )
Greg Dombrowski
 ( 6% )
Chris Rusin
 ( 6% )
Someone else
 ( 0% )

Friday May 16, 2008 7:25 
7:26
KSRDan: 
Wiley is on 1st.   Hit by a pitch.   Wilkes at the plate with 2 out.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:26 KSRDan
7:26
Darrell KSR: 
Good time for a long ball.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:26 Darrell KSR
7:30
Darrell KSR: 
But Wilkes lines out to the center fielder, and the inning ends.

Top 3rd inning --

Kentucky 1
Ole Miss 0
Friday May 16, 2008 7:30 Darrell KSR
7:34
Darrell KSR: 
Paxton coaxes a groundout to open the 3rd inning, and then goes 3-0 on the 2nd batter.

Two straight strikes brings the count full before a groundout.   Nice comback by Paxton to get Smith for out # 2.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:34 Darrell KSR
7:34
KSRDan: 
Paxton dancing around the plate a little.   Took the 2nd batter to 0-3 count and then 3-2 count and then he obliges by grounding out
Friday May 16, 2008 7:34 KSRDan
7:34
KSRDan: 
3 and out for the Rebs.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:34 KSRDan
7:35
Darrell KSR: 
Great inning for Paxton, who is settling in nicely.  

3 innings pitched, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 3 strikeouts (all in the 1st).
Friday May 16, 2008 7:35 Darrell KSR
7:36
Darrell KSR: 
3-4-5 hitters due up for the Cats:   Sawyer Carroll, Collin Cowgill and Brian Spear.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:36 Darrell KSR
7:37
Darrell KSR: 
Bottom 3rd inning coming up:

Kentucky   1
Ole Miss   0
Friday May 16, 2008 7:37 Darrell KSR
7:37
KSRDan: 
Carroll with a walk off homer to begin the inning.   2-0 UK
Friday May 16, 2008 7:37 KSRDan
7:37
Darrell KSR: 
KA-BOOM.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:37 Darrell KSR
7:37
Darrell KSR: 
Blast to left field extends the lead.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:37 Darrell KSR
7:38
Darrell KSR: 
Cowgill caught looking for the first out.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:38 Darrell KSR
7:38
KSRDan: 
Cowgill goes down with the bat on his shoulder.   Spear to the plate
Friday May 16, 2008 7:38 KSRDan
7:39
Darrell KSR: 
Carroll is 2-2 for the day with a single and a home run.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:39 Darrell KSR
7:41
Darrell KSR: 
Another caught looking.   Ouch, two down.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:41 Darrell KSR
7:41
KSRDan: 
USC leads UT in the 2nd 2-0.   Auburn leads LSU 2-1.

Spear strikes out looking.   2 gone and bases empty.   Grounder by next batter ends inning.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:41 KSRDan
7:41
Darrell KSR: 
Top of the 4th inning --

Kentucky     2
Ole Miss     0
Friday May 16, 2008 7:41 Darrell KSR
7:42
[Comment From katman2000katman2000: ] 
How's it going, guys?
Friday May 16, 2008 7:42 katman2000
7:42
Darrell KSR: 
Good so far, a two-run lead.   Need more.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:42 Darrell KSR
7:43
KSRDan: 
Paxton is grabbing his right side.   Trainer and Henderson at the mound.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:43 KSRDan
7:44
Darrell KSR: 
Uh oh.   Last week he only lasted two innings due partially to an injury.   Looks like we may see the same early exit, just an inning later tonight?
Friday May 16, 2008 7:44 Darrell KSR
7:47
KSRDan: 
Yes I can.   ??

Lead off man on for the Rebs.   Paxton still on the mound.   I hope it was indigestion.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:47 KSRDan
7:47
Darrell KSR: 
Paxton still on the hill, yields a leadoff single.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:47 Darrell KSR
7:47
[Comment From gojkogojko: ] 
Go BatCats!
Friday May 16, 2008 7:47 gojko
7:47
KSRDan: 
KO for Paxton.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:47 KSRDan
7:48
Darrell KSR: 
One down.   Dan, you said you'd like to see five innings or more out of Paxton tonight, and I would, too.   Let's hope he can get through whatever that discomfort was.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:48 Darrell KSR
7:49
KSRDan: 
Double play to get the Cats and Paxton out of the inning
Friday May 16, 2008 7:49 KSRDan
7:50
Darrell KSR: 
Outstanding effort.   That's four innings in the books for the Rebels without marking.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:50 Darrell KSR
7:53
Darrell KSR: 
Shortstop Chris Wade to lead off the 4th for the Cats, as the bottom of the lineup will face Pomeranz.

Wade strikes out swinging for Out # 1.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:53 Darrell KSR
7:53
KSRDan: 
Wade goes doen swinging.   Howe to the plate

Friday May 16, 2008 7:53 KSRDan
7:55
KSRDan: 
Howe singles to short left.   1 gone and Frazier to the plate
Friday May 16, 2008 7:55 KSRDan
7:56
Darrell KSR: 
Would like to get some more runs.   Two runs is unlikely to hold up.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:56 Darrell KSR
7:58
KSRDan: 
Frazier lined thru the infield.   Men on 1st and 2nd.   Wiley to the plate
Friday May 16, 2008 7:58 KSRDan
7:59
Who has been UK's best relief pitcher this year?
Andrew Albers
 ( 50% )
Brock Baber
 ( 40% )
Aaron Lovett
 ( 0% )
Scott Green
 ( 10% )

Friday May 16, 2008 7:59 
7:59
KSRDan: 
Cats need to lay off the high pitches.   A lot of balls have been swung at that are out of the zone and up.
Friday May 16, 2008 7:59 KSRDan
8:00
Darrell KSR: 
Bottom of the lineup puts two of the three men on base.   Nice job.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:00 Darrell KSR
8:01
Darrell KSR: 
Full count, but Wiley strikes out a lot.   Will the runners go?
Friday May 16, 2008 8:01 Darrell KSR
8:01
Darrell KSR: 
3-0 Wildcats!
Friday May 16, 2008 8:01 Darrell KSR
8:01
Darrell KSR: 
Keenan Wiley with the rbi single.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:01 Darrell KSR
8:02
Darrell KSR: 
That's the 7th hit for the Cats tonight.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:02 Darrell KSR
8:02
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
The cats sure seem to be getting hot at just the right time. There is just a different feel to the Cats this season
Friday May 16, 2008 8:02 Guest
8:03
KSRDan: 
Wiley singles and Howe manages to score on a bang bang play at the plate.   Frazier to 2nd and Wiley at 1st.   Ball p[opped out ot the mitt of the catcher to allow Howe to score.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:03 KSRDan
8:03
Darrell KSR: 
Agree, "Guest."   Cats only had a brief blip against LSU, but everybody was losing to LSU at the time.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:03 Darrell KSR
8:06
KSRDan: 
Wikes at the plate.   Wikes walks.   Men on 1st and 2nd, with one gone.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:06 KSRDan
8:07
KSRDan: 
Bases loaded and Carroll to the plate
Friday May 16, 2008 8:07 KSRDan
8:07
KSRDan: 
Pitching change for the Rebs
Friday May 16, 2008 8:07 KSRDan
8:08
Darrell KSR: 
Four straight Cats have reached base, and the star freshman is chased.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:08 Darrell KSR
8:08
Darrell KSR: 
Let's set the stage:

Bottom 4th inning, 1 out, bases loaded.
Kentucky 3
Ole Miss 0
Friday May 16, 2008 8:08 Darrell KSR
8:09
Darrell KSR: 
Sawyer Carroll at the plate.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:09 Darrell KSR
8:09
Darrell KSR: 
Carroll is 2-2 on the day.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:09 Darrell KSR
8:09
KSRDan: 
Great   dicipline from the last few batters for UK.   When Pomerantze (sp) was missing he was missing high and they laid off those pitches
Friday May 16, 2008 8:09 KSRDan
8:09
[Comment From Mac122Mac122: ] 
Go Cats!
Friday May 16, 2008 8:09 Mac122
8:10
Darrell KSR: 
Hi, Mac.   Welcome to the 3-0 lead.   Come get us some more.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:10 Darrell KSR
8:10
KSRDan: 
Go Cats is right Mac.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:10 KSRDan
8:11
Darrell KSR: 
Carroll draws two balls so far.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:11 Darrell KSR
8:11
[Comment From Mac122Mac122: ] 
I wanted to get back over to the ballpark, but man...I'm beat and have to head out at 6:am.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:11 Mac122
8:11
Darrell KSR: 
And there's the strike.  

2-1 count on Carroll.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:11 Darrell KSR
8:12
KSRDan: 
Great night for baseball Mac, I wish I was there.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:12 KSRDan
8:12
Darrell KSR: 
BALL 3.   Another one scores a run.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:12 Darrell KSR
8:12
Darrell KSR: 
But it's a hitter's pitch, and you know he has the green light.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:12 Darrell KSR
8:13
KSRDan: 
The crowd is rowdy for sure.   3-1 to Carroll.   Walks in the run.   4-0 Cats and the bases are still full
Friday May 16, 2008 8:13 KSRDan
8:13
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
75 RBI's, what a great season by Carroll
Friday May 16, 2008 8:13 Catmanjack
8:13
[Comment From Mac122Mac122: ] 
Have they mentioned attendance #?
Friday May 16, 2008 8:13 Mac122
8:14
[Comment From Mac122Mac122: ] 
I debated it hard, just can't do it. I did it last night, but it sounds like we have a good crowd anyway.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:14 Mac122
8:14
Darrell KSR: 
I've heard "good crowd," but no number yet.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:14 Darrell KSR
8:14
KSRDan: 
Mac they said the crowd is great and your spot on deck is rowdy and packed full.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:14 KSRDan
8:14
Darrell KSR: 
5-0 on a sacrifice fly by Cowgill.  
Friday May 16, 2008 8:14 Darrell KSR
8:15
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Couldn't have ask for a better start to today's game.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:15 Catmanjack
8:15
Darrell KSR: 
Nifty baserunning as the runners from 1st and 2nd base also advanced on the fly ball.   A single now would put some major breathing room in the game for the Cats.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:15 Darrell KSR
8:15
Darrell KSR: 
7-0 Cats!
Friday May 16, 2008 8:15 Darrell KSR
8:15
[Comment From Mac122Mac122: ] 
7-zippo
Friday May 16, 2008 8:15 Mac122
8:16
KSRDan: 
Yes a single by Spear makes it 7-0 Cats and the crowd is very loud.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:16 KSRDan
8:16
Darrell KSR: 
Cats have put up a 5-spot in this inning, and are still batting.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:16 Darrell KSR
8:16
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
In the last three games the batters have been spot on. Man those guys can hit.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:16 Catmanjack
8:17
KSRDan: 
Honestly it is the most noise I have heard via the radio from a UK crowd in a while
Friday May 16, 2008 8:17 KSRDan
8:17
Darrell KSR: 
Cats have scored 7 runs on 8 hits.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:17 Darrell KSR
8:17
KSRDan: 
McClendon at the plate
Friday May 16, 2008 8:17 KSRDan
8:18
Darrell KSR: 
The book is closed on star freshman Drew Pomeranz for Ole Miss.

3-1/3 innings, 7 hits, 6 runs (5 earned), 2 walks, 5 K's.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:18 Darrell KSR
8:19
KSRDan: 
Spear goes down swinging to end the inning.   Going to the 5th, 7-0 UK
Friday May 16, 2008 8:19 KSRDan
8:19
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
I believe he has a brother Stuart that is in the Cardinals system.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:19 Catmanjack
8:20
KSRDan: 
Paxton will start the 5th agains the bottom of the Rebs order
Friday May 16, 2008 8:20 KSRDan
8:21
KSRDan: 
Single thru the middle to lead off the inning for the Rebs
Friday May 16, 2008 8:21 KSRDan
8:22
Darrell KSR: 
With 7 runs, I'd still like to see Paxton get another couple of innings behind him.   Great job so far.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:22 Darrell KSR
8:23
Darrell KSR: 
Bats are really heating up for the Wildcats.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:23 Darrell KSR
8:23
KSRDan: 
McClendon makes a great play on a good but down the 3rd baseline to retire the runner at 1st.   Man on 2nd and on eout
Friday May 16, 2008 8:23 KSRDan
8:25
KSRDan: 
Darrell, is there an edit post function?   I hate it when I type so poorly. ;-)
Friday May 16, 2008 8:25 KSRDan
8:25
Darrell KSR: 
Only after the blog ends, Dan.   We can clean it up for those that want to relive the glory and replay the chat portion.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:25 Darrell KSR
8:26
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
What are cowgill's numbers compared to Carroll's
Friday May 16, 2008 8:26 Catmanjack
8:26
KSRDan: 
2 gone for the Rebs and a man still at 2nd.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:26 KSRDan
8:26
Darrell KSR: 
Carroll and Cowgill make the semifinal listing of 16 players, joining No. 3 Arizona State as the only team to place multiple players on the list. The two players rank among the Southeastern Conference and NCAA leaders in nearly every offensive category, with Carroll leading the SEC in batting average (.416) and RBI (75). Carroll has blasted 15 home runs, 19 doubles, two triples, and stolen 11-of-11 bases, reaching base at a .504 clip, while slugging .752. Carroll’s 75 RBI rank second all-time in UK season history, two shy of the school record, set in 2006 by SEC Player of the Year Ryan Strieby.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:26 Darrell KSR
8:27
Darrell KSR: 
Cowgill, a five-tool outfielder, leads the club with 18 home runs, driving in 55 RBI, while hitting for a .378 average. Cowgill leads the SEC with 70 runs scored, stealing 20-of-24 bases and adding seven outfield assists.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:27 Darrell KSR
8:27
Darrell KSR: 
Both outstanding players, and outstanding choices for possible MVP for the Cats this year.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:27 Darrell KSR
8:27
KSRDan: 
Paxton hanging tough and gets out of the inning with the Rebs stranding another runner.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:27 KSRDan
8:27
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Thanks Darrell. Those two will be hard to replace next season
Friday May 16, 2008 8:27 Catmanjack
8:28
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Thanks Darrell. Those two will be hard to replace next season
Friday May 16, 2008 8:28 Catmanjack
8:28
Darrell KSR: 
Good job by Paxton, indeed.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:28 Darrell KSR
8:28
Darrell KSR: 
The two are members of the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award Watch List and the Brooks Wallace Award Watch List, both awards given to the top player in college baseball.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:28 Darrell KSR
8:29
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
If UK could make a good run in both the SEC and NCAA tourny then you would have to believe that would help both chances at the awards.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:29 Catmanjack
8:30
Darrell KSR: 
You would certainly think so, catmanjack.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:30 Darrell KSR
8:30
KSRDan: 
Cat to the plate in the bottom of the 5th.   Wade to lead off the order.   7,8,9 to bat for the Cats.     Wade fouls out to begin the inning.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:30 KSRDan
8:30
Darrell KSR: 
7, 8, 9 led off last inning, too, didn't they?
Friday May 16, 2008 8:30 Darrell KSR
8:31
Darrell KSR: 
A win tonight would give UK a berth in the SEC Tournament next week in Hoover at Regions Park.

Opening day is Wednesday.   KSR will be in the park.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:31 Darrell KSR
8:31
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Would you believe that the cats are a shoe in to make it to the NCAA's this season.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:31 Catmanjack
8:31
KSRDan: 
6,7,8 I think
Friday May 16, 2008 8:31 KSRDan
8:32
KSRDan: 
Howe walks with one gone
Friday May 16, 2008 8:32 KSRDan
8:32
Darrell KSR: 
With 40 wins, and nationally ranked in the top 20, I think they were guaranteed a berth in the NCAA tournament.

Win today and it'll be 41 wins, and a berth in the SEC tourney, and even more secure in the NCAA tournament.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:32 Darrell KSR
8:33
[Comment From StanTheMan10StanTheMan10: ] 
Baseball! Whoo-hoo!!
Friday May 16, 2008 8:33 StanTheMan10
8:33
Darrell KSR: 
Hey Stan.  
Friday May 16, 2008 8:33 Darrell KSR
8:34
KSRDan: 
Hey Stan.   I used to be a huge Cardinal fan.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:34 KSRDan
8:35
[Comment From StanTheMan10StanTheMan10: ] 
Used to?
Friday May 16, 2008 8:35 StanTheMan10
8:37
KSRDan: 
 Yes   sir, used to be.   The strikes several years ago turned me off to professional baseball all together.   I don't follow that sport at all any more
Friday May 16, 2008 8:37 KSRDan
8:37
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Has there been anymore talk about the new baseball stadium and how soon the construction will start?
Friday May 16, 2008 8:37 Catmanjack
8:37
[Comment From StanTheMan10StanTheMan10: ] 
Just got home, looks like the Bat Cats are in control.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:37 StanTheMan10
8:37
KSRDan: 
Cats strand a runner and   go to the top of the 6th 7-0 with Paxton still on the mound
Friday May 16, 2008 8:37 KSRDan
8:38
[Comment From StanTheMan10StanTheMan10: ] 
Ah, gotcha. Totally understand. I came back when McGwire put on a show in '98, but now with the steroids and all I'm kinda the same way. Sad they turned the national past time into a joke.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:38 StanTheMan10
8:39
[Comment From Mac122Mac122: ] 
Catman, I was told it would be complete for the 2010 season
Friday May 16, 2008 8:39 Mac122
8:39
[Comment From Mac122Mac122: ] 
Dan, I gave up MLB as well.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:39 Mac122
8:39
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
I ment to comment how awesome the field looked last night at the ball part.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:39 Catmanjack
8:39
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Had to step away for dinner. Have we hit any bombs?
Friday May 16, 2008 8:39 Guest
8:40
Mac122: 
5/16/2008 * Alabama 17 at #12 Georgia 13 FINAL Box Score makeup of 5/15 game 5/16/2008 6:30 PM * Alabama 2 at #12 Georgia 3 Bottom 6 Live Stats 5/16/2008 7:15 PM * #13 Vanderbilt 3 at Florida 2 Bottom 4 Live Stats 5/16/2008 7:00 PM * Tennessee 1 at #19 South Carolina 4 Bottom 5 Live Stats 5/16/2008 6:30 PM * Mississippi 0 at #20 Kentucky 7 Top 5 Live Stats 5/16/2008 7:00 PM * #24 Louisiana State 6 at Auburn 5 Top 4 Live Stats 5/16/2008 7:30 PM * Arkansas 1 at Mississippi State 0 Top 4 Live Stats
Friday May 16, 2008 8:40 Mac122
8:40
Darrell KSR: 
Just a solo shot by Sawyer Carroll.  
Friday May 16, 2008 8:40 Darrell KSR
8:40
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Hope that will help to keep Cohen around, he has worked wonders with the UK baseball program.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:40 Catmanjack
8:40
Mac122: 
Well, that was a hot mess, sorry about the scores,
Friday May 16, 2008 8:40 Mac122
8:40
Darrell KSR: 
Good try, Mac.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:40 Darrell KSR
8:41
Darrell KSR: 
Catman, I sure hope so.   Scared to death MSU will grab Cohen away from us
Friday May 16, 2008 8:41 Darrell KSR
8:41
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Sawyer is the man! Thanks Darrell.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:41 Guest
8:41
Mac122: 
Anyone send messages to Neil Price? bigblueinbox@gmail.com
Friday May 16, 2008 8:41 Mac122
8:42
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Hope he looks at UK like Polks Miss St as a program that he built.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:42 Catmanjack
8:42
Darrell KSR: 
Would be great if that's the case.   He sure has built the program with a strong foundation here.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:42 Darrell KSR
8:43
Mac122: 
I sure hope they find someone before they come calling Lexington. I don't feel good about our chances of keeping him.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:43 Mac122
8:43
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
And in a pretty short time. Had a great eye for talent.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:43 Catmanjack
8:43
Mac122: 
Paxton is pitching well.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:43 Mac122
8:44
Darrell KSR: 
Paxton is pitching well, as he shuts down the Rebels in the 6th inning with only 1 hit.

To the bottom of the 6th inning:

Kentucky 7
Ole Miss 0
Friday May 16, 2008 8:44 Darrell KSR
8:45
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
This years UK team is very solid. Great pitching, awesome hitting and strong D that should help them in the post season.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:45 Catmanjack
8:46
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Darrell,
Friday May 16, 2008 8:46 Catmanjack
8:46
[Comment From StanTheMan10StanTheMan10: ] 
Yeah, I would LOVE to make an appearance in Omaha this year.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:46 StanTheMan10
8:46
Darrell KSR: 
Somebody said it earlier tonight--Cats are getting hot at the right time.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:46 Darrell KSR
8:46
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Darrell, you ever get out to any of those great southern league Double A teams. To watch minor league baseball.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:46 Catmanjack
8:47
Darrell KSR: 
Yes, Catmanjack.   I see the Birmingham Barons play different teams a few times a month, or try to.   They play at Regions Park, same place the SEC tourney will be held next week--I'm sure you knew that, but others may not have.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:47 Darrell KSR
8:48
KSRDan: 
Darrel, that was me just quoting Coach Cohen.   On the pregame radio show, he said the felt like the Cats were comning together at the right time
Friday May 16, 2008 8:48 KSRDan
8:48
Darrell KSR: 
Sawyer Carroll at the plate with 1 out.   He's 2-2, with 2 runs scored, 2 rbi's, and a home run.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:48 Darrell KSR
8:48
Darrell KSR: 
Ahh, thanks Dan.   Coach Cohen has nailed it.

I was worried about UK's psyche after being swept by LSU, but the Cats rebounded well against Tennessee, and are continuing here.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:48 Darrell KSR
8:48
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
I was in Mobile a couple seasons back and enjoyed the game much more then the pros. One day I would like to just make the rounds in the southern league and check them all out.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:48 Catmanjack
8:49
KSRDan: 
Carroll goes down swinging, and Cowgill, who is hitless tonight, is at the plate.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:49 KSRDan
8:50
Darrell KSR: 
It's a very enjoyable, very relaxed game that is pretty solid baseball.   For those with kids, you can't beat it.   Spent the night at Regions Park two weekends ago, camped out with a tent in center field, and watched a movie on the diamondvision screen at midnight with popcorn.   Can't do that in Busch Stadium, can you?
Friday May 16, 2008 8:50 Darrell KSR
8:51
KSRDan: 
Hey Mac, Neil says there are very few empty seats in the stadium tonight.   He also commented that your party deck is well stocked with fans as well.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:51 KSRDan
8:52
Mac122: 
Good deal Dan!
Friday May 16, 2008 8:52 Mac122
8:52
KSRDan: 
Paxton still on the mound.  
Friday May 16, 2008 8:52 KSRDan
8:54
KSRDan: 
You guys do know that Paxton is a Sohomore right?   Kid is doing very well from the bump tonight
Friday May 16, 2008 8:54 KSRDan
8:54
[Comment From StanTheMan10StanTheMan10: ] 
Wow! That's awsome!
Friday May 16, 2008 8:54 StanTheMan10
8:54
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
No you can't. I was very impressed with the set up in Mobile, even liked the train that is about a foot from the left field wall. Had a great time
Friday May 16, 2008 8:54 Catmanjack
8:55
Darrell KSR: 
Haven't been to the Bay Bears Park, but saw them play in Birmingham two weeks ago.   Would love to go to their park--is it on the Bay?

Another good one is the Biscuits Stadium in Montgomery, with the Railroad Depot and on the Alabama River, it is gorgeous.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:55 Darrell KSR
8:56
Darrell KSR: 
Dan, you got your wish with Paxton's pitching effort tonight.

Two down in the 7th inning, and he's still hurling a shutout.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:56 Darrell KSR
8:56
KSRDan: 
HIt batter with 2 outs, and I suspect the batter leaned into that one.
Friday May 16, 2008 8:56 KSRDan
8:58
KSRDan: 
I won't jinx the kid by saying what i want to say.   Runner ran into Wade on a high pop up and the inning is over.   Going to the bottom of the 7th, Cats lead 7-0
Friday May 16, 2008 8:58 KSRDan
9:01
Darrell KSR: 
Excellent.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:01 Darrell KSR
9:05
KSRDan: 
Spear leads off for the Cats.   Grounds out.

McClendon to the plate.   Grounds out.

Wade in the box.   First hit in the inning on a deep grounder and he beat it out.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:05 KSRDan
9:05
Darrell KSR: 
First hit in awhile.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:05 Darrell KSR
9:06
Darrell KSR: 
First hit since the 4th inning for the Cats.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:06 Darrell KSR
9:06
KSRDan: 
The Reb reliever is keeping the pitches down in the zone.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:06 KSRDan
9:08
KSRDan: 
Howe walks on 5 pitches.   Very good bat control at the plate.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:08 KSRDan
9:14
KSRDan: 
Frazier at the plate.   Grounds out into a force..   To the top of the 8th, with UK in the lead 7-0.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:14 KSRDan
9:15
Mac122: 
Come on Pax, give us one more!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:15 Mac122
9:15
KSRDan: 
Paxton still on the mound and has only allowed 6 hits.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:15 KSRDan
9:16
Mac122: 
6 hits, 5 K's, no BB
Friday May 16, 2008 9:16 Mac122
9:16
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
He has pitched great tonight
Friday May 16, 2008 9:16 Catmanjack
9:16
Darrell KSR: 
I'd like to have one more, but if not, he's carried us within six outs.   I wouldn't go *too* far with him if he gets in trouble.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:16 Darrell KSR
9:16
KSRDan: 
I heard that Mac.   He has not gone beyond a partial 6 innings so far this year.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:16 KSRDan
9:17
Mac122: 
I agree Darrell. No need to make things interesting.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:17 Mac122
9:18
Darrell KSR: 
Six outs to Hoover.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:18 Darrell KSR
9:18
Darrell KSR: 
Uhh, five.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:18 Darrell KSR
9:18
KSRDan: 
Uh 4.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:18 KSRDan
9:19
Darrell KSR: 
Leadoff error by McClendon, but groundout   moves runner to 2nd.   Another one moves runner to 3rd.

And Dan is right...uhh, 4 outs to Hoover.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:19 Darrell KSR
9:19
Mac122: 
WOOHOOO
Friday May 16, 2008 9:19 Mac122
9:19
Darrell KSR: 
And another groundout ends the inning.

Paxton has gone 8 complete.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:19 Darrell KSR
9:19
KSRDan: 
Inning over and the ball never left the infield.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:19 KSRDan
9:20
Darrell KSR: 
8 shutout innings.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:20 Darrell KSR
9:20
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
At this point in the game the outs are what counts. Get the outs and the game is UK's
Friday May 16, 2008 9:20 Catmanjack
9:20
Darrell KSR: 
Just three little bitty of those outs remaining for the Rebels.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:20 Darrell KSR
9:20
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
At this point in the game the outs are what counts. Get the outs and the game is UK's
Friday May 16, 2008 9:20 Catmanjack
9:20
Mac122: 
You got to give him a chance to complete the game, w/ a short leash of course. I may email Price to see his pitch count.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:20 Mac122
9:21
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
He has pitched great tonight
Friday May 16, 2008 9:21 Catmanjack
9:21
Darrell KSR: 
Agreed, Mac.   Gotta give him a chance to do it now.   There is a 7-run cushion.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:21 Darrell KSR
9:21
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Was wondering about the pitch count myself.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:21 Catmanjack
9:21
KSRDan: 
I bet his pitch count is undr 90
Friday May 16, 2008 9:21 KSRDan
9:22
KSRDan: 
Wiley, Wilkes and Carroll up for the Cats
Friday May 16, 2008 9:22 KSRDan
9:22
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Seems like he has had a pretty easy outing tonight.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:22 Catmanjack
9:22
Darrell KSR: 
He has faced 31 batters.   Won't be much more than 90.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:22 Darrell KSR
9:23
Mac122: 
Message sent, hopefully he knows the answer, he will say if he does.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:23 Mac122
9:23
KSRDan: 
Thanks Mac.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:23 KSRDan
9:24
Darrell KSR: 
Boxscore now shows Paxton having given up only 5 hits.   I think they originally counted the runner's interference as a "hit" -- I know they did in the play by play, and moved it to six.   I don't think that is supposed to be a hit.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:24 Darrell KSR
9:24
Darrell KSR: 
Wiley with a leadoff walk, and nice move to sacrifice him to 2nd by Wilkes.   Give our 3-4 player of the year candidates a chance to add one more insurance run.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:24 Darrell KSR
9:25
KSRDan: 
Darrell, they don't know how to keep score, or I forgot everything I knew about doing that job.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:25 KSRDan
9:26
[Comment From dog neildog neil: ] 
Whats the score?
Friday May 16, 2008 9:26 dog neil
9:26
Darrell KSR: 
Cats lead 7-0
Friday May 16, 2008 9:26 Darrell KSR
9:26
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Appears they are playing well, I sure hope we can win this one, doesn't that guarantee us a spot in the Tourney???
Friday May 16, 2008 9:26 ABUD4ME
9:26
Mac122: 
Yup
Friday May 16, 2008 9:26 Mac122
9:27
Darrell KSR: 
It does, Bud.   We are going to Hoover if we can nail down the last three outs.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:27 Darrell KSR
9:27
KSRDan: 
Just a side note.   UF leads Vandy 5-3
Friday May 16, 2008 9:27 KSRDan
9:27
[Comment From dog neildog neil: ] 
good deal, state fan, just clicked the link. This is a great idea. Yall beat the hell out of the rebs
Friday May 16, 2008 9:27 dog neil
9:27
Darrell KSR: 
Dan, will that put us in a tie with Vandy?   Can we get 3rd place overall?
Friday May 16, 2008 9:27 Darrell KSR
9:27
Mac122: 
Go Gators, if we sweep, we get the 3rd spot I think
Friday May 16, 2008 9:27 Mac122
9:28
Darrell KSR: 
Glad to help out, Dog Neil.   Now, stay away from Coach Cohen, willya?  
Friday May 16, 2008 9:28 Darrell KSR
9:28
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Did Fla beat Vandy last night also?
Friday May 16, 2008 9:28 Catmanjack
9:28
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
GO CATS dang I missed this one, but these children come first...
Friday May 16, 2008 9:28 ABUD4ME
9:28
Darrell KSR: 
Florida did beat Vandy last night.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:28 Darrell KSR
9:28
KSRDan: 
Mac is right
Friday May 16, 2008 9:28 KSRDan
9:28
Mac122: 
same here BUD
Friday May 16, 2008 9:28 Mac122
9:28
[Comment From dog neildog neil: ] 
haha I'm thinking that may not be to easy
Friday May 16, 2008 9:28 dog neil
9:29
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
But they're worth it Mac!!!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:29 ABUD4ME
9:29
Mac122: 
Yes sir
Friday May 16, 2008 9:29 Mac122
9:29
Darrell KSR: 
We discussed it a little earlier today, and no doubt MSU will be a strong draw for anyone, especially Coach Cohen, if that's the way you go.   I hope we're building something here.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:29 Darrell KSR
9:29
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
What happens if Fla sweeps Vandy, wouldn't both UK and Fla be ties with the same 17-13 record. How did the UK/Fla series go
Friday May 16, 2008 9:29 Catmanjack
9:29
Darrell KSR: 
UK won the Fla. series and we would win the tiebreaker
Friday May 16, 2008 9:29 Darrell KSR
9:30
[Comment From dog neildog neil: ] 
I
Friday May 16, 2008 9:30 dog neil
9:30
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
That is great to know.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:30 Catmanjack
9:31
Darrell KSR: 
Cats with two runners on, one out for Collin Cowgill, who goes down swinging for out # 2.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:31 Darrell KSR
9:31
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Be nice to get that third place overall.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:31 Catmanjack
9:31
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Yea we win the tie breaker. Dang a sweep here would be lovely...
Friday May 16, 2008 9:31 ABUD4ME
9:32
Mac122: 
Cowgill is 0-3 w/ 2 K's
Friday May 16, 2008 9:32 Mac122
9:32
Darrell KSR: 
Carroll goes out for a pinch runner, so he's out of the game.   Good move.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:32 Darrell KSR
9:32
KSRDan: 
 Bud a sweep against the Rebs would be incredible
Friday May 16, 2008 9:32 KSRDan
9:33
Darrell KSR: 
Cats are threatening their all-time wins record of 44 set in 2006 with the SEC championship squad.   A win tonight would put UK at 41.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:33 Darrell KSR
9:33
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Seemed like Cowgill was off a bit last night. Was worried he might be in a slump until I saw he was hitting over .370 on the season
Friday May 16, 2008 9:33 Catmanjack
9:33
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Back to back sweeps coming off the LSU sweep would be an amazing coaching job and worth a major raise in my book.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:33 Catmanjack
9:34
Mac122: 
Georgia beat Bama
Friday May 16, 2008 9:34 Mac122
9:34
Darrell KSR: 
Cats sweep here, and end the weekend with 42 wins on a ___? game win streak, and we may have a nice jump in the Polls, too.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:34 Darrell KSR
9:34
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Yes Dan it would, I couldn't believe we swept UT and if we could pull two in a row to finish the season....wow it would give us a huge boost going into the tourney...
Friday May 16, 2008 9:34 ABUD4ME
9:35
Darrell KSR: 
I think we're in the SEC tourney with that loss, aren't we?   Did Alabama win or lose last night?
Friday May 16, 2008 9:35 Darrell KSR
9:35
Mac122: 
Bama lost 5-4
Friday May 16, 2008 9:35 Mac122
9:35
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
That might be a 9 game win streak, I believe
Friday May 16, 2008 9:35 Catmanjack
9:35
Darrell KSR: 
Think that's right, Catmanjack.  
Friday May 16, 2008 9:35 Darrell KSR
9:35
Darrell KSR: 
If we can sweep.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:35 Darrell KSR
9:36
Darrell KSR: 
8-0 Cats!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:36 Darrell KSR
9:36
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
McClendon coming back was a huge help...yes sir go Cats scored 2 there, right
Friday May 16, 2008 9:36 ABUD4ME
9:36
Mac122: 
I think you are right about Bama losing putting us in. I can't remember for sure though. I know if we win this game we are in :)
Friday May 16, 2008 9:36 Mac122
9:36
Mac122: 
10-0
Friday May 16, 2008 9:36 Mac122
9:36
Darrell KSR: 
9, 10
Friday May 16, 2008 9:36 Darrell KSR
9:36
Darrell KSR: 
Sweet.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:36 Darrell KSR
9:36
KSRDan: 
Waled the batter and the Cats were double stealing.   Catcher throws the ball into the outfield.   Wiley scores.   Spear hits a single and scores another ruyn.   9-0
Friday May 16, 2008 9:36 KSRDan
9:36
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Standup double wheeeee!!!!!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:36 ABUD4ME
9:36
Mac122: 
whooops
Friday May 16, 2008 9:36 Mac122
9:37
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
22 runs the last two nights, man how do you get these guys out.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:37 Catmanjack
9:37
Mac122: 
Thought there was another runner on...sorry about that 9-0
Friday May 16, 2008 9:37 Mac122
9:37
Darrell KSR: 
And it's been against stellar pitchers.   Those two starters are very talented.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:37 Darrell KSR
9:37
Darrell KSR: 
for Ole Miss.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:37 Darrell KSR
9:37
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Knocked out another Pitcher Go Cats!!!!!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:37 ABUD4ME
9:38
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Me Too Mac
Friday May 16, 2008 9:38 ABUD4ME
9:38
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
That's what was ment about this UK team being so complete and I think a tough matchup going into the tourny's
Friday May 16, 2008 9:38 Catmanjack
9:39
KSRDan: 
Cats are wearing out their bullpen.   I hope that means good things for tomorrow,
Friday May 16, 2008 9:39 KSRDan
9:39
Mac122: 
We should be in great shape in the pen. We haven't had to use ours hardly at all.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:39 Mac122
9:39
Darrell KSR: 
And saving our bullpen.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:39 Darrell KSR
9:40
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Will they have their #3 pitcher tomorrow?
Friday May 16, 2008 9:40 Catmanjack
9:40
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Hope we don't need them at all tonight
Friday May 16, 2008 9:40 ABUD4ME
9:41
KSRDan: 
OH yeah, you go Mr. Paxton!!!!!!!!!!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:41 KSRDan
9:41
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
McClendon came back at just the right time...about ten games back..
Friday May 16, 2008 9:41 ABUD4ME
9:43
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Go Paxton close this one out quick...Please!!!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:43 ABUD4ME
9:43
KSRDan: 
 McClendon flies out deep and the Rebs have 3 to make something happen.   Paxton will take the bump for the 9th stanza
Friday May 16, 2008 9:43 KSRDan
9:44
Darrell KSR: 
3-outs to go.

Top of the 9th inning with Paxton still pitching, trying to go the distance.

Wildcats 9
Rebels   0
Friday May 16, 2008 9:44 Darrell KSR
9:44
Mac122: 
Shut out....chankachank.........Shut out...........chankachank.......Shut out.....
Friday May 16, 2008 9:44 Mac122
9:44
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Great time to be peaking...Paxton
Friday May 16, 2008 9:44 ABUD4ME
9:45
Darrell KSR: 
First pitch in the 9th is a strike.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:45 Darrell KSR
9:45
Darrell KSR: 
You want to still be throwing strikes.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:45 Darrell KSR
9:45
Darrell KSR: 
Leadoff single
Friday May 16, 2008 9:45 Darrell KSR
9:45
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Double em up and get it done
Friday May 16, 2008 9:45 ABUD4ME
9:45
KSRDan: 
2nd is a single
Friday May 16, 2008 9:45 KSRDan
9:46
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Bama split the double header
Friday May 16, 2008 9:46 ABUD4ME
9:46
Darrell KSR: 
How far in the inning do you go with Paxton?   Two more hits?

Friday May 16, 2008 9:46 Darrell KSR
9:46
[Comment From JelleyjrJelleyjr: ] 
Darn it. I want a shut-out!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:46 Jelleyjr
9:46
KSRDan: 
2nd base hit.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:46 KSRDan
9:46
Darrell KSR: 
Two hits in the inning, no outs.  
Friday May 16, 2008 9:46 Darrell KSR
9:47
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Get somebody warm
Friday May 16, 2008 9:47 ABUD4ME
9:47
KSRDan: 
I let him close it out.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:47 KSRDan
9:47
Mac122: 
DP!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:47 Mac122
9:47
Darrell KSR: 
L. Williams grounded into double play ss to 2b to 1b (0-0); M. Guerrero out on the play; C. Kight advanced to third.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:47 Darrell KSR
9:47
Mac122: 
1 more out
Friday May 16, 2008 9:47 Mac122
9:47
[Comment From JelleyjrJelleyjr: ] 
YES!!!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:47 Jelleyjr
9:47
[Comment From JelleyjrJelleyjr: ] 
Coach needs to go out there calm him down.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:47 Jelleyjr
9:48
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
OK doubled it up man on third 2 out...
Friday May 16, 2008 9:48 ABUD4ME
9:48
KSRDan: 
This pitch will be #100
Friday May 16, 2008 9:48 KSRDan
9:48
Mac122: 
100 pitch is a strike
Friday May 16, 2008 9:48 Mac122
9:48
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Pitch count just right
Friday May 16, 2008 9:48 ABUD4ME
9:49
Darrell KSR: 
Dan had it about right; wasn't over 90 when he said it.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:49 Darrell KSR
9:49
Mac122: 
Let your D work for you Pax, don't try for the K, just keep it low
Friday May 16, 2008 9:49 Mac122
9:49
Darrell KSR: 
Very low pitch count for 8-2/3
Friday May 16, 2008 9:49 Darrell KSR
9:49
Darrell KSR: 
WINNER
Friday May 16, 2008 9:49 Darrell KSR
9:49
KSRDan: 
Yeesssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:49 KSRDan
9:49
[Comment From JelleyjrJelleyjr: ] 
Agreed Darrell
Friday May 16, 2008 9:49 Jelleyjr
9:49
Mac122: 
or just strike him out!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:49 Mac122
9:50
[Comment From JelleyjrJelleyjr: ] 
YESSSSSIRRR!!!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:50 Jelleyjr
9:50
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Perfect Darrell, Great Game complete yea way to go Cats
Friday May 16, 2008 9:50 ABUD4ME
9:50
Mac122: 
Woooo!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:50 Mac122
9:50
Darrell KSR: 
Complete game shutout by Jamex Paxton.       Nicely done.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:50 Darrell KSR
9:50
Darrell KSR: 
Or James.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:50 Darrell KSR
9:50
Darrell KSR: 
Cats will be coming to Hoover next Wednesday, guys.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:50 Darrell KSR
9:50
[Comment From JelleyjrJelleyjr: ] 
Awesome!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:50 Jelleyjr
9:50
Darrell KSR: 
I am SO there.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:50 Darrell KSR
9:50
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Great game. And thanks for the blog Darrell.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:50 Catmanjack
9:50
Darrell KSR: 
Thanks to Dan, who manned it with me.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:50 Darrell KSR
9:51
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Everything just lovely going into the Tourney
Friday May 16, 2008 9:51 ABUD4ME
9:51
[Comment From JelleyjrJelleyjr: ] 
Thanks Darrell
Friday May 16, 2008 9:51 Jelleyjr
9:51
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Yea D I enjoyed what little I made of it...
Friday May 16, 2008 9:51 ABUD4ME
9:51
[Comment From CatmanjackCatmanjack: ] 
Dan thanks also
Friday May 16, 2008 9:51 Catmanjack
9:51
KSRDan: 
Thanks Darrell, this was a blast
Friday May 16, 2008 9:51 KSRDan
9:51
[Comment From JelleyjrJelleyjr: ] 
Awesome job guys! Appreciated.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:51 Jelleyjr
9:51
Mac122: 
Fun stuff, I'll miss tomorrow's game, so be sure to take good notes of what went on
Friday May 16, 2008 9:51 Mac122
9:51
Darrell KSR: 
Not sure if we can do one tomorrow or not, but plan on SEC Tournament Blogs all week, ok?
Friday May 16, 2008 9:51 Darrell KSR
9:52
Mac122: 
Look forward to that D!
Friday May 16, 2008 9:52 Mac122
9:52
Darrell KSR: 
I'll be there in the press box, oh yeah.   I like to go sit in the stands for a lot of the game, though--too artificial of a feel for a baseball game.   So I'll be counting on Dan and others for help with it.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:52 Darrell KSR
9:52
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
Guys while you all are here I'll start a thread later But UKBlue123's granddaughter is passing as we speak, the hospice nurse told them 3-5 days max, Please send up a prayer, she's only 8, but she has been a fighter
Friday May 16, 2008 9:52 ABUD4ME
9:53
Darrell KSR: 
Very sorry to heard that Bud, but thanks for telling.   Please post a thread on this on the board if you would.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:53 Darrell KSR
9:54
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
I will Darrell it's so sad she really has been a trooper and told her Mom she didn't want a feeding tube
Friday May 16, 2008 9:54 ABUD4ME
9:54
KSRDan: 
Will do Bud.   That has to be tough on all involved.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:54 KSRDan
9:54
Darrell KSR: 
And for the ballgame--Cats pick up Win # 41, just 3 away from their all-time record of 44 wins, and win # 16 in the SEC.   Cats are threatening to walk away with the # 3 seed with one more victory.

Let's close the blog down now, and thanks for being here all -- see you on the board.
Friday May 16, 2008 9:54 Darrell KSR
9:55
[Comment From ABUD4MEABUD4ME: ] 
very
Friday May 16, 2008 9:55 ABUD4ME
9:55
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