Blowing leads in late innings has been a problem all year long for the Spartans. And after the Clash at Comerica between MSU and the Central Michigan Chippewas, it is apparent that the problem has yet to be fixed.
“(We) let it get away from us in the eighth, something that’s happened on more than one occasion this year,” coach Jake Boss said. “It’s very frustrating.” Read More…
On episode five of Warning Track, co-hosts Zac Swierad and Brett Kast sit down to discuss the Spartans’ recent skid. Zac and Brett talk about the impact of being swept by No. 18 Indiana, losing to Central Michigan and defeating Toledo.
What have the Spartans been doing right? What has been going wrong? What will it take to qualify for the Big Ten tournament?
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The sun is shining, the weather is sweet, and Spartan baseball is bringing the heat. After a weekend series win over Purdue, Brett and Zac give a recap of the past games and preview the upcoming contests.
Who has been struggling? Who has been hot? Who is moving around in the lineup?
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The Spartans came into their Tuesday matchup against Central Michigan with a seven-game winning streak and their heads held high. However, after a sloppy game full of mistakes, they left with a one-game losing streak and a bad taste in their mouth.
“The way we played today is unacceptable,” MSU head coach Jake Boss Jr. said. “It’s as embarrassing of a loss I think I’ve had here at Michigan State”
The baseball season is in full swing accompanied by some good and bad weather. Zac and Brett talk about the first games in the press box and discuss where the team is at thus far in the season.
In episode three, we learn what underrated statistic gives the Spartans an edge, and how they have fared so far this season. Brett and Zac break down both the offensive and defensive play of the Spartans against Oakland, Siena, and the Lansing Lugnuts.
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The Spartans continued their momentum from Saturday’s doubleheader by completing a sweep of the Siena Saints in a three-game series, giving them their seventh win in a row.
“It’s hard to sweep,” head coach Jake Boss Jr. said. “I think we got a good ball club, but it’s not easy to win three in a row.”
The pitching show that took place Saturday at McLane Stadium was full of firsts.
For starters, it marked the first meeting between the Michigan State Spartans and Siena Saints. It was also the first time starting pitcher Mick VanVossen tossed 10 strikeouts in one game. He also pitched his first complete game of the season.
After a tough loss in the exhibition matchup against the Lansing Lugnuts in the Crosstown Showdown, the Spartans look to bounce back against Siena College this weekend in a three game series at McLane Stadium.
This series will mark the first time ever that Michigan State and Siena take the field against each other. Siena plays out of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and is 5-20 this season. Their pitching staff has a combined ERA of 7.79 and an opponent batting average of .348.
In the second episode of Warning Track, co-hosts Zac Swierad and Brett Kast are joined over the phone by MSU baseball head coach Jake Boss Jr.
They discuss the upcoming schedule, this season’s team motto, players to watch, and why the Michigan Wolverines are not on the schedule.
Brett and Zac also discuss the recent struggles at Ohio State, along with a breakdown of coach Boss’ interview.
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We are full of opinions, digressions and predictions on this episode of Tiger Talk.
Your charming host, Richie Cozzolino, along with panelists Zac Swierad and Brett Kast and producer Jonathan Yales, discuss the future for Detroit at the shortstop position. Should the Tigers have traded Jose Alvarez for a brand-spanking new Andrew Romine at short with Jose Iglesias out for nearly the whole year?
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The boys of summer are here!
With the first installment of Warning Track, co-hosts Zac Swierad and Brett Kast break down this young MSU baseball season and find out who the Spartans are not playing this year for this first time in over 60 years!
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Secret Society is back with episode three, and Bradley Allen brings fellow Impact Sports multimedia reporter Brett Kast into the studio late-night to talk about the Michigan Dodgeball Cup that took place Feb. 15 at IM West.
We also learn the details about Brett’s favorite MSU sports moment and a couple of his own secrets!
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The season does not start for another 48 days. The playoffs are more than a half a year away.
Did you think that would stop us?
In a tournament that produced some intense and exciting moments, Saginaw Valley had all the reason to cheer.
Going into the tournament, Saginaw Valley and Grand Valley were viewed as the top contenders for the Cup and this prediction turned out to be true. However, the underdog was able to pull out on top. Although after watching the tournament, one would be confused who the underdogs actually were.
