BSB Final: USC 8, Cougs 6 (Game 1) - Story + Stats

[ScottHood]

Clanton (2-run HR in 9th) and Teel (2-run double) had the big hits for WSU. But the Cougs fall short again in another close loss. Couldn't hold a 4-1 lead going to the T6. Now 14-26-1 overall, 6-15-1 in P12.

On another note, Oregon State beat Stanford, 6-2, in Game 1 of their highly anticipated series in Corvallis. Battle of the top 2 teams in the P12.

Story (W/ link to Box Score): https://washingtonstate.rivals.com/...homers-not-enough-as-cougs-drop-opener-to-usc

Stats: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=203906

Video Highlights:

 

[kougkurt]

Why is it that the Cougar starters only seem to go 3 or 4 innings

 

[SaveFerris]

Why is it that the Cougar starters only seem to go 3 or 4 innings

Pitching has been a problem.

 

[kougkurt]

Pitching has been a problem.

But for the most part it’s a solid 3-4. Then the pen gets lit up. Are they on some crazy pitch count?

 

[BleedCrimsonandGray]

win some, lose some. But there seems to be a spark.