Last weekend, Illinois baseball battled to win the last two games against the Elon Phoenix for another series win. Illinois has now won seven of their last nine games and brings them to an 8-5 overall record as the conference season approaches. Illinois 6 Elon 10 Danny Doligale, Branden Comia…
It’s hard to believe but ten games into the season and the Illini haven’t played a three-game series against one team yet. That changes this weekend as the boys in Orange and Blue will face the Elon Phoenix for a three-game set. It will be the first time Illinois and…
On Tuesday night, Illinois baseball (6-4) favored their fans with a win for the home opener win against the Chicago State Cougars (2-11). The Cougars gave their all but they didn’t have Branden Comia seen above sliding into third after hitting a triple. Chicago State (2-11) 8 Illinois (6-4) 11…
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…
After a good showing in South Carolina last weekend, Illinois (3-3) will be put to the test. They will be facing three nationally ranked teams in Texas A&M, Oklahoma State and UCLA at the Frisco Classic. Wow, the Frisco Classic is a big deal. Check out the tourney’s website. Billed…
After falling in Friday’s match, Fighting Illini baseball picked themselves up and won both Saturday’s and Sunday’s games to even their record to 3-3. Down in South Carolina, starter Cole Kirchsieper earned his first career win in a big way and Garrett McGowan hit his first Big Ten homerun. Western…
After starting out with a 1-2 opening weekend, the Illini will hope to improve on that record in South Carolina. This will be the seventh straight year, they will going to SC. This year, the Illini will be taking on three teams in two stadiums at the Brittain Resorts Invitational.…
One weekend down. The Illinois baseball team took the first game of the season then drop the last two of the weekend down in the warmer climes of Winston-Salem. I’m sure the Illini wish they could have pulled at least one more win out but we saw some good play…
February 14th is Valentine’s Day. What better way to spend it with your loved one than to follow your favorite baseball team during their season opener? This weekend, Illinois will be taking on Milwaukee, Seton Hall and Wake Forest. It’s been a long off-season and we’re all ready for some…
From time to time, I like to interview those people who are involved with the Illinois Baseball program. Recently, I interviewed former Illini catcher and current Marketing Coordinator David Craan. I’ve also had the pleasure to chat with photographers, sports information directors (actually twice), and other former players who made…