I think I’m going to like this new catcher of ours. Illini backstop Lars Davis went 4 for 5 with 2 runs in Game 2 of the series against the University of South Florida. Yes, the season is only five games old but Davis has 11 hits in 18 at-bats. Keep it…
Just logged on to Gametracker to see how the Illini were doing against University of South Florida only to find the game was over. But the good news is the Illini won! The good guys defeated USF 5-1. Chase Kliment and Ryan Snowden both had 2 rbis each and Brian…
The UI baseball team will be taking on the University of South Florida on their turf this weekend. They’ll be looking for win #1 this season. Two upperclassmen (Brian Blomquist and Jake Toohey) and one newcomer (Scott Shaw) are scheduled to pitch in the three game set. Probable lineups and scouting…
The Stetson Invitational is over and the UI baseball team is already 0-3 for the season. It just seemed like a case of missed opportunities and bad timing. On Saturday, they held South Florida to 4 runs but were only able to score 2. On the other hand, the bats…
The University of Illinois baseball team took the field for the first time last night against the Stetson Hatters at the Stetson Invitational in Deland, Florida. Unfortunately, the good guys took it on the chin losing 6-3 due to sloppy play in the field and wasted opportunities. “It was our…
This past weekend, the University of Illinois baseball program took some time to honor recently retired coach Richard “Itch” Jones as well as the 2005 Illinois Big Ten Championship team. About 200 people were in attendance for the program which included video clips of Jones’ tenure at Illinois. After the…
Yes, it’s January but it’s time to start thinking about college baseball. Illini baseball, to be more specific. Their first game is exactly one month away when they take part in the Stetson Invitational in Deland, Florida on the weekend of February 24-26. Their first home game is March 31…
Former University of Illinois baseball players will be back in town for the annual Alumni Game on Sunday, September 11. For those in the C-U area itchin’ for some good baseball, this should be a good game to go to. No word yet (that I could find) on the time…
Former Illini outfielder Ryan Rogowski has committed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers once he finishes his season with the Madison Mallards of the Northwoods League. Rogo has had a bang-up season with the Mallards. He’s led the team in batting average, runs, hits, stolen bases, triples, homeruns, slugging…
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with former Illini catcher Chris Robinson. Robbie was drafted this year by the Tigers in the 3rd round.