Wikoff’s cycle helps Illinois edge Bradley

Okay, considering we were playing the last place team in the Missouri Valley Conference, that was awfully difficult.  We came out on top 11-9 but it was a rollercoaster battle with Bradley coming back from a 7-2 deficit to tie it 7-7.   Even when Illinois had it wrapped up 11-7…

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Looking ahead to the Al Ogletree Classic

Last weekend it was Florida… this coming weekend, our boys are going to Texas for the Al Ogletree Classic.  More specifically, they’ll be visiting Edinburg Stadium.  That’s the home of the University of Texas Pan American Broncs who are currently 0-4 this season.  Don’t make fun though.  UTPA was the…

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Illinois ready to take on the Wolverines in first home conference series

Centerfielder Kyle Hudson is hitting .404 on the season Next Game: Game #27-30 Fri April 11 6:05pm Sat April 12 3:05pm DH Sun April 13 1:05pm Record: 18-8 vs University of Michigan at Illinois Field, Champaign, IL I’ll say it right from the outset. Judging from the weather forecast, we…

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Illini Sweep doubleheader in Lansing

Yes, there was baseball in Lansing today.  There weather cooperated and the University of Illinois have swept Michigan State in today’s doubleheader.  Because nothing beats being there, here’s the report from Tom Tompkins who is attending the games this weekend.  Once again, thanks to Tom T. for his “eyewitness” reports.…

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