I Called Strike 3 a Few Times as LSU Couldn’t Rally Early Enough for a Win Against Northwestern
Since it was raining today and projected to rain all game, I decided to buy a ticket in the gold grandstands. After a few innings, I noticed that there were some empty seats in the premium section down below that is shown on TV, so I decide to move down for a couple innings. There I was able to call strike 3 on 3 different occasions thanks to Trent Vietmeier. And before you say anything, yes, I know you don't call strike 3 swinging, but unfortunately, Northwestern weren't taking any pitches in the strike zone, especially on strike 3.
The Tigers were able to rally a bit in the 7th inning down 6 on a error and a 2 run triple by Crews, but alas, the Demons score in the 9th and that was just too much to handle for the Tigers. So they won't finish the season 5-0 like I had hoped, but they still have a chance to get into the SEC Tournament. They are currently 3.0 games ahead of Auburn and Texas A&M who they will face this weekend, and if they can just win one of those games and not get swept, they will play in the tournament.
Today's game was my 30th game of the season of their 38 home games and I didn't even catch a ball all season. Not a homerun, not a foul ball, not one thrown to me by an outfielder. Not a one. What are the odds? That has to be some kind of record. I would love to go to Texas A&M or even Hoover to try to get at least one, but I don't really feel like making that trek. Well anyway, let's go out there and just win one game to salvage the season.