Wichita State - Fullerton: Bats get going

By Jeffrey Lutz - May 13, 2007

The Shockers are taking out their frustrations from the last two days on poor Michael Morrison. He needed 31 pitches to escape the second inning and allowed four WSU runs. After Hill's RBI single, Tyler Weber singled. They both scored two batters later on a no-doubt home run by Andy Dirks to right-center.

Dirks is one of those fan-favorite types. He's tough, no-nonsense, all-out and he's a good player, too. His home run was just his 10th extra-base hit of the season and his average is hovering around .300.

Capra appears up to the task of keeping the lead. The Shocker coaches won't ask much of him, just make it through five innings, maybe six and let the bullpen take it from there. WSU's relief aces -- Kyle Touchatt, Noah Booth and Noah Krol -- are all well-rested, so the Shockers can definitely shorten the game. A four-run lead gives them plenty of breathing room, but I'm sure WSU wouldn't mind if it's offense picked up a few more.