Game 3 Predictions?

Based on what I've seen so far in the CWS, tomorrow's game will be decided by 3 facets.

1.  Innings 1-3.  Fresno State truggles the first time through the lineup as they get acclimated to a new pitcher.  They need their starting pitcher to keep them in striking distance (not necessarily in the lead) until the 4th or 5th inning.  If Fresno goes into the 5th inning within a run or two, Georgia is in trouble.

2.  Innings 4-6.  Georgia would actually benefit from CHANGING pitchers in the middle innings.  Fresno is great at adjusting.  If Georgia wants to have a lead to give to their closer, they need to give Fresno's offense a variety of looks by going to their middle relievers.  If Georgia can make Fresno State bat in the 7th inning while behind in the game, they're going to press.

3.  Innings 7-9.  The bullpens.  I see Georgia bringing their closer in for the 8th and 9th inning.  If Fresno State is leading by anything less than 4 going into the 8th, I see Georgia getting to the Fresno State bullpen.

All the pressure is on Georgia right now.  And I see Fresno State keeping the Georgia offense relatively in check.  Fresno State 9, Georgia 5.

I am a HUGE Georgia football fan, don't get into baseball that much, but decided to watch last night. Congrats to Fresno State for forcing a game 3.

The only thing I thought about the game last night was the home plate umpire's strike zone was horrible. Correct me if someone saw something else. I saw pitches that were strikes in the bigs called balls for both teams, I hope that clown isnt behind the plate tonight.

The rally killer for Georgia was when they tied it back up at 6 and had 2 runners on with 1 out and on a full count the ball was low AND a bit inside and called it strike three and doubled up on Gordan taking third. That did not decide the game, no, but... who knows maybe Georgia could have put up 6 runs in an inning like Fresno did.

Thoughts......