Conference Opening Series

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We swept Youngstown State at home in the opening series of the Horizon League season. 

Normally, a BFD event.  The only reason I bring it up is that today we swept a double-header in a DOUBLE SHUTOUT.  We won 3-0 and 1-0 in 12 innings.  Also, yesterday we won 10-2 and Y'State scored their 2 runs in the 9-inning against a pitcher not likely to see much action this year.  In other words, we could have very easily had 3 shutouts.

I know it's only Youngstown State, but to hold ANYBODY to 2 runs in 30 innings is quite an accomplishment.  Nice job, pitching staff.  (On the other hand, we score only 4 runs in 21 innings against a team that had a team ERA of  8.50 coming into the game).

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I have to say the offense is starting to worry me a little. Playing Missouri and Vanderbilt expect lower scoring affairs. However, not against Youngstown State. Maybe let it slide another series or two until we get warmer weather but, despite a nice start, need to get that offense going.