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Nice analysis, Spock. I tend to agree that Oregon (of the three potential opponents for OU in the Semi-Final) is our toughest matchup.
And their pitching depth, as you noted, is comparable to OU's.
One bright note: Oregon's ace pitcher, Kleist, if she pitches today, will be pitching her 3rd game in 4 days: she lost a 7 inning game to Washington June 1st (giving up a 2 run HR in the 7th inning); pitching in relief vs Baylor on June 3rd; pitching 7 innings vs LSU Saturday. It's possible that fatigue might play a factor if she pitches today.
OTOH, their next-best pitcher, in terms of ERA, Maggie Balint, has only appeared once in the series, in relief, against Baylor, facing 6 batters and giving up 2 hits and a walk.
She was then replaced by Kleist, who put out the fire.
Kleist is the main threat, as far as I can see.
And their pitching depth, as you noted, is comparable to OU's.
One bright note: Oregon's ace pitcher, Kleist, if she pitches today, will be pitching her 3rd game in 4 days: she lost a 7 inning game to Washington June 1st (giving up a 2 run HR in the 7th inning); pitching in relief vs Baylor on June 3rd; pitching 7 innings vs LSU Saturday. It's possible that fatigue might play a factor if she pitches today.
OTOH, their next-best pitcher, in terms of ERA, Maggie Balint, has only appeared once in the series, in relief, against Baylor, facing 6 batters and giving up 2 hits and a walk.
She was then replaced by Kleist, who put out the fire.
Kleist is the main threat, as far as I can see.