Yep, he has #1 pitch the conference games and #2 pitch the non-conf. He got several non-conf opponents to reduce DHs to single games, but YSU wouldn't agree to make the trip for 1 game.
- 4/01: #2 pitched all 7 innings of game that was originally scheduled as DH. "Partly cloudy, mid 50s, nice"
- 4/10: #2 pitched all 6 innings of game that was originally scheduled as DH. "Mostly cloudy, low 50s"
- 4/15: #2 pitched all 11 innings of YSU DH where 2nd game was forfeited.
- 4/22: #2 pitched all 4 innings of run-rule loss (visitors) that was originally scheduled as DH.
Reportedly, the 3rd pitcher left the team ("personal reasons") and a walk-on also chose not to stay on team. He stuck with his plan even though #1 should have been available to throw a couple innings on 4/15 - 3 days after previous games and 3 days before next games. I'd bet she threw bullpens in that stretch.
So the coach's philosophy changes depending on the opponent. Non-conference games - it's all about player safety. Conference games - ride the number 1 and just win baby. Really disgraceful. If he had an OUNCE of decency he would limit his number one to one game a day and not ask her to pitch both games of a double header, and then to have her pitch both games of a double header ON CONSECUTIVE DAYS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION is inexcusable.