It was coaching malpractice on Van Horn's part to start Kopps today, after pitching two relief innings yesterday. But to leave him out there into the 9th was criminal.
I agree with sending him out in the 9th. After the homer in the 8th you pull him in the 9th, I think. That’s easy to say now that it’s over, though. Kopps is tough as nails.
As for starting him, I think it was a good move and I thought that he pitched a really good game. The Hogs just didn’t get enough runs across the plate.
It’s potentially a positive for the Vols, though!!!!!