Illinois Baseball split doubleheader with Cornhuskers

Alex Lincoln lays down a bunt with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th On Saturday, Illinois split a doubleheader with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.  They won the first game 8-7 on a walk-off squeeze play by Alex Lincoln.  In the second game, there were plenty of base runners…

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Huskers in control at Illini home opener, 9-5

I’ll admit, my photo of Cornhusker Michael Pritchard scares me a little As they say, all good things must come to an end.  After winning twelve of their last thirteen games, Illinois Baseball faced reality in the form of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.  In their home opener and the Big Ten…

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Illini finish sweep of SIU with comeback win in extras, 2-1

Illinois won a pitchers’ duel at Rent One Park in Marion against the Southern Illinois Salukis.  In ten innings, the Illini (13-4) pulled out a comeback 2-1 victory giving them six wins in a row and twelve in the last thirteen going into the Big Ten season.   Game #17…

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Illini take first two from Salukis

Illinois continued their winning ways as they took the first two games against the Salukis of Southern Illinois.  That gives the Illini ten wins in their last eleven matches and a formidable 12-4 record.     Game #15 / March 15, 2013 vs 4 1   On Friday, Kevin Johnson…

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Illini Baseball find themselves closer to home this weekend

This weekend, the Illini head home.. almost.  They’re back in the state at least, playing Southern Illinois University down in Carbondale.  It’s a four-game weekend with a special Sunday game at Rent One Park home of the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League.   Abe Martin Field Carbondale, IL…

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Take a look at Dewi Krug’s Illini Baseball photo gallery (you’ll be glad you did!)

Michael Hurwitz’ homerun at Baylor I’ve made no secret of my wish to go to more away games.  I just can’t afford the travel costs and the time away from home.  As good as GameTracker is, it isn’t the same as seeing the guys in action. Ronnie Muck on the…

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Illinois rally in ninth to defeat Bears 4-3

Wow! That was a tight game.  Illinois (8-4) squeaked one by the Baylor Bears tonight by the score of 4-3 on a 2-run ninth inning comeback rally.  GameTracker has never been so enthralling (it tickles me when the home team on GameTracker comes back on the field just after losing…

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