EIU no problem for Illini 10-3

Davis Hendrickson and Thomas Lindauer share a high five In the past, Eastern Illinois University has given the Illini fits.  Tonight however, Brian de la Torriente had no trouble with the Panther offense and Illini offense teed off of EIU pitching and Illinois won 10-3.  Brian de la Torriente, in…

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Indiana overpowers Illinois 12-3

Reliever Anthony Milazzo pitches under a full moon Friday’s game against Indiana was just not meant to be.  Before Illinois even had a hit, Indiana racked up seven runs off starter Kevin Johnson (5-2), who had won his previous five starts.  From then on it just one missed opportunity after…

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Illini split pair at Nike College Showcase

The boys split a pair of games Saturday in Corvallis, Oregon at the Nike College Showcase.   They defeated Connecticut 5-1 in the early afternoon game but lost to #22 Oregon State 8-2.  Have we found a new A-1 starter in John Kravetz?  He’s a freshman and it’s early in the…

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Fightingillini.com posts pitching preview

Fightingillini.com is now just beginning to coming out with their annual previews of the baseball program.  Part 1 was just posted today on pitching.  It will be a very different pitching staff than what we saw go to Regionals in 2011.  Overall, the team lost nine seniors plus three more…

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Mish-mash of summer happenings

Congrats to Brian de la Torriente who was named to the Prospect League’s West Division All-Star team.  The East and West played to a 3-3 tie on July 6.  de la pitched one inning allowing a run and striking out two batters.  The Northwoods League All-Star classic is coming up…

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Purdue’s Bischoff holds off Illini

A friendly reader told me I was a bit negative as far as the Illini’s chances for the tourney in my weekend preview.  She might be right.  I need to drink from the glass half full. Bischoff:  23 straight But tonight’s game didn’t help (you saw that coming).  Purdue’s Matt…

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Photos of the 2010 Bleacher Bum Barbecue at Illinois Field

Friday was Bleacher Bum Barbecue at Illinois Field.  I thought I’d post some photos reflective of today’s events.  If you’re looking for an update of the Illinois-Northwestern game itself, here it is). Catcher Adam Davis was confident before the game   Tonight’s attendance was the fifth largest in history  …

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Efficient Manson and Co. overpower EIU

Willie Argo reached a milestone and Kevin Manson pitched three masterful innings last night as Illinois defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers 10-1. Willie Argo takes a lead off third We all knew Willie Argo was good but last night, he got his 100th hit against the Panthers.  According to the…

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Illinois ekes one out over Bradley 11-10

Illinois enjoyed a close win at Bradley tonight.  Down by a run in the eighth, the Illini scored two to go ahead for good.  Brian de la Torriente got the win in relief and Bryan Roberts closed out the game for the save.  Final score:  Illinois 11 Bradley 10. Brandon…

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