Lately, I’ve been corresponding with Tom Tompkins who is a retired educator from Lansing, Michigan. He’s a big MSU baseball fan and says he may send in periodic reports on the team. Much thanks, Tom! In lieu of the big Illinois-MSU series this weekend, here is his first update. -tbz…
Wikoff and Altobelli at the ready against Indiana State Next Game: Game #16 Fri 3/28 2:05 Sat 3/29 12:05 DH Sun 3/30 12:05 DH Record: 9-6 vs Michigan State University at Oldsmobile Park, Lansing, MI Note: Before I get started, Illini fans should know that Friday’s game at Oldsmobile…
First of all, let me get this out of the way: Yessss! All Right!! WOW! Way to go, Illini! Woo hoo! I-L-L, I-N-I!! Whew. Sunday’s scoreboard shows the incredible comeback by the Illini Yes, the Illini won today. In a must-win game in order to go on to the Big…
The victory celebration after an Indiana game: I’m hoping to see four more of these Forget what I said before. This weekend is the big one. The Spartans are coming into town and the these games really matter. The Illini need to win at least two out of four against…
Brian Blomquist: 8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K Dave Schultz: 2 for 5, 2 HR, 2 runs, 5 rbis With Big Ten tournament eligibility on the line, these Illini came forward against Michigan State and made it possible. Nice going, guys!