Pilchard
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Yep. It really doesn't have to be more complicated than "we're in a good spot for NCAAT, we don't need to burn our ace and risk his health by pitching him for the third time in a 12-day span."
Makes total sense. For WF to advance past pod play, they have to beat Miami. Pitching Lowder gives WF its best chance to beat the Canes. Also, as nice as an ACCT win would be, compromising Lowder in anyway for the NCAAT doesn't make sense, while pitching him once on full rest on Friday in the ACCT should position Rhett to have his best stuff for the NCAAT. Also, if WF is to go 1-1 in the ACCT, WF helps its RPI more with a win over Miami than a win over NC State.
While tomorrow seems like a tough spot for WF, would be hilarious for WF to beat State for 4th time in six days while holding our #1 pitcher out. Seems like a loss could end the Pack's NCAAT hopes.