This weekend, Illinois baseball (3-7) travels to Bowling Green for three games against Western Kentucky (7-5). Read more details at the Fighting Illini website.
Illinois suffered a midweek loss against Eastern Illinois on Tuesday and lost two of three last weekend. Their one win however, was against #25 West Virginia on Saturday.
On the mound
Coach Hartleb has Cole Kirschsieper (1-1, 3.50 ERA) tabbed for the Friday night spot. On Saturday, Riley Gowens (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the hill.
Sunday’s pitcher is to be determined.
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 7-5 |
| Nick Denes Field | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Friday, March 11 | 1pm CT Saturday, March 12 | 12pm CT Sunday, March 13 | 3pm CT |  |
| WDWS AM-1400 | Live Video | Live Stats |
Random Ramblings
Offensive leaders so far:
Batting: Cam McDonald .306
RBI: Cam McDonald 7
Runs: Ryan Moerman 7
While it was tough to see the Illini lose the home opener to Eastern Illinois on Tuesday, it was still great to see the guys back home for a game.
Cam McDonald had a good day at the plate. In fact, he scored both runs. In the third inning, he singled and eventually on a Danny Doligale base hit. In the fifth, he knocked the ball out of the park for his second homer of the year.
It was pitching by committee on Tuesday night. That said, Joseph Glassey put in a good outing.
In 2 2/3 innings, Glassey kept the Panthers hitless.
IBR Photos
You can see some photos from Tuesday’s game at the Illinois Baseball Report photo gallery.
If you missed Tuesday’s game, you won’t have to wait long. Illinois will be back home next Tuesday and will be taking on Butler.
In the meantime, let’s get some in the wins column!
Go Illini!