Let me say that I am very proud of our Illini baseball team. What a great showing in the Frisco Classic! In the fifth inning of the third game, they were only two runs from sweeping three nationally ranked teams.
Illini pitching held their opponents to four runs for the first 22 innings of the Frisco Classic.
Because of their performance, Illinois is now receiving votes in national polls.
Game-by-game
 | Texas A&M | 0 |
 | Illinois | 1 |
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The Illini pitching really came through on Friday against #13 Texas A&M. Pretty amazing considering that the Aggies came into the game scoring 11+ runs per game. Starter Ty Weber was on his game and relievers Ryan Kutt and Garrett Acton did their thing. It was Kutt (1-0) who got the win and Acton earned his first save.
The offense got the one run they needed thanks to hot-hitting Branden Comia who drove home Taylor Jackson in the 8th inning.
| Illinois | 4 |
 | Oklahoma | 2 |
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The Illini continued to roll on in Saturday’s game against #23 Oklahoma State. Ty Rybarcyzk and Cole Kirschsieper combined to keep the Cowboys to two runs in 8 1/3 runs. Garrett Acton was called on again and preserved the win for his fourth save of the year.
Comia continued to hit with a double and homer. Kellen Sarver put the game out of reach with an rbi double in the 8th scoring Comia.
| Illinois | 1 |
 | UCLA | 14 |
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All good things must come to an end at least temporarily. That said, it took into the fifth inning before the #1 UCLA bats to wake up.
The four hits belong to Comia, Sarver, Danny Doligale, and Jacob Campbell.
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Fun Stats
Jacob Campbell came into Saturday’s game at oh for 14. He responded with three hits and two rbis in two games. Check out Branden Comia’s numbers! He’s hitting .367 and slugging .667 with two homers.
Both Comia and Campbell were named to the Frisco Classic All-Tournament team. Congrats!
Illini ERAs to watch:
- Ty Weber: 0.51
- Ty Rybarczyk: 1.29
- Cole Kirschsieper: 2.03
Next up
I’m so psyched that tomorrow is the home opener for Illini baseball! I mean it’s fun to follow the guys via Live Stats or to listen to Scott Beatty’s voice at the mike but being at the ballpark is a whole different experience.
FightingIllini.com preview for Tuesday’s game.
Chicago State (2-10) is coming down to Illinois Field on Tuesday afternoon. Jimmy Burnette is set to take take the mound for the good guys.
See you at the ballpark!