One cool thing about that Virginia Tech team is that it's mostly native talent. Fifteen players from Virginia and none from CA, TX or FL.
Nail on the head. I didn't see anyone from UCLA talking to the umps about it although we don't see everything happening on TV.The UCLA coaches could complain to the umpires, right? I am sure somebody on the UCLA side noticed this so would there be a reason they aren't saying anything?
It's a good point but the illegal pitch was happening. Went back and re-watched the game earlier and it definitely was going on. Not every pitch for sure and the majority of pitches were completely legal but she definitely got outside the lines more than a hand full of times. And I love that she does that! Love a kid that pushes the boundaries. Just surprised UCLA didn't use it to their advantage and question the ump, put it in his head which in turn might get into the pitchers head.Congrats to the ACC with wins by FSU and VT yesterday. Although Duke and Clemson lost, I believe the former All Cupcake Conference is emerging as a solid softball conference, ahead of the Big 10 and Big 8 and chasing the SEC. This season, might actually be as strong as the Pac 12. Notre Dame also had a nice win in the tournament vs. Kentucky (I believe). Five really solid teams.
As for the illegal pitch, I'm not an expert on spotting stuff like that, but didn't see anything wrong. Didn't see every pitch. Remember that the camera angle isn't directly behind the pitcher (or else you couldn't see the batter). So a pitcher on the far right of the pitching plate might appear to be farther right on stride foot than she really is.
No comments about the batters box in today's OU/UW game? They must have used the crews that chalk Marcela's games...
It was supposedly pointed out to the umpire and I guess he just decided to not measure it?? What I don't understand is that if the foul lines were correct, and they use a form for the batters box, how does that even happen?? Doesn't make any sense...I was going to and then got side tracked. That was crazy how close they were. The river was a creek.
Couple questions.....
1. How does the umpire not notice and make them fix it?
2. If it required a formal request/protest from one of the coaches....why didn’t they?
My opinion is both coaches understood the disadvantage to the opposing pitcher(s). Advantage hitter.
How’s the chant go? “We like free bases....”
It was supposedly pointed out to the umpire and I guess he just decided to not measure it?? What I don't understand is that if the foul lines were correct, and they use a form for the batters box, how does that even happen?? Doesn't make any sense...