Illini baseball split at YMBL Cardinal Classic today

Five hits for Willie Argo on Saturday A split wasn’t in the cards against Gonzaga but the Illini found their bats and arms and won versus the Lamar Cardinals later in the afternoon at the YMBL Cardinal Classic in Beaumont, Texas today.  Against Gonzaga, it was more of the same…

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Behind Kravetz’ effort, Illini win against St John’s

The first win of the season is always nice but when it comes against a nationally ranked team, it makes it so much better.  Such was the case on Sunday when the Illini defeated #27 St John’s at the Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge in St Petersburg, Florida.  Illinois came back…

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Illini lose tough battle in season opener against Notre Dame 13-12

Justin Parr:  Four hits in 2012 season opener Well, if you want to find the silver lining in today’s 13-12 loss to Notre Dame at the Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge in St Petersburg, Florida, it’s this:  at least the Illini had no problems providing offensive support for starter Kevin Johnson. …

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Illini sign six recruits: “Pure athletes” says Coach Hartleb

Yesterday, the Illinois baseball coaches announced the culmination of all their recruiting efforts from 2010.  The net result?  Six more recruits signed letters of intent to play for the University of Illinois including yes, one more Parr brother and the #1 ranked player in the state. Coach Hartleb described the…

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