We play two 2010 repeats this week. One team that we lost to and one that we beat (and not that long ago either)… Here are quick sum-ups: Illinois State Redbirds April 20, 2010 6:05 pm ct Illinois Field Champaign, IL Program website link Record 18-15 (Missouri Valley 8-1)…
The Illini are back from their Spring Break and ready to play up here in the north. Fortunately, the weather is going to cooperate… at least for this week. On Tuesday, Illinois will take on Illinois State University at their place in Normal. ISU is a member of the Missouri…
Illinois didn’t look back after Aaron Johnson’s three-run HR in the 2nd University of Illinois scored early and often against Illinois State in their 10-4 win Tuesday night. Much of their offense came from catcher Aaron Johnson who was 3 for 4 with 4 rbis and 3 runs. Johnson hit…
Next Game: Game #36 Tues April 22 6:05pm Record: 21-14 Big Ten 9-7 vs Illinois State at Illinois Field, Champaign, IL Illinois is coming off a much needed series win against Minnesota and will be facing the Cardinals of Illinois State. The Cardinals whose home is “just down the road…
Well, the losing streak is over. That’s a positive. Other than that, things have been looking pretty down for the Illini. Going back to the last game of the Ohio State series on April 9th, our guys have suffered a 5-game losing streak including an 8-7 loss to Bradley and…
Ooh! This one had to hurt. Illinois had Illinois State down to its last strike with a one-run lead but once again, fielding mishaps proved to be costly. A base hit, a throwing error by the catcher, and a wild pitch pretty much handed the Cardinals the tying run. Another…