It’s around noon as I write this and it’s drizzling pretty steady here at the University of Illinois. Checking the forecasts, there’s a chance it will clear up for tonight (optimistic) or we’re in for a wet game tonight (realistic). [ Update: At 2:28pm, the sun finally peeked out from…
Instead of the usual upcoming team preview I do, Drew Grigsby, a die-hard Ohio State baseball fan agreed to be interviewed and tell us about Buckeye Baseball. Thanks to Drew for doing this!! Game #46 Record: 31-14 (14-4 Big Ten) vs Ohio State University Buckeyes at Illinois Field, Champaign, IL…
No doubt this weekend’s series with #27 Ohio State will be one of the most important of the year for the first place and #25 Illini. The University of Illinois Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is hoping to make it even more fun as they are planning a Bleacher Bum Barbeque…
Illinois and starting pitcher Bryan Roberts took care of business today as they shut out Northwestern Wildcats 9-0 at Rocky Miller Park in Evanston. With help from Michigan who defeated Ohio State, they are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten conference. Roberts was lights out…
Now, that Illinois win was just a little TOO interesting. With a 15-3 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Northwestern Wildcats rallied for nine runs to make it close. Fortunately, Will Strack came in and shut the door on the ‘Cats, pitching a perfect ninth. The…
Lots to talk about in the wake of Illinois’ series victory over (then) #1 LSU Tigers last weekend. The Illini won Friday’s game and Sunday’s game both on the efforts of good starting pitching by Phil Haig and Ben Reeser respectively. I say "then #1" because well, it’s no surprise…
I’m posting about this now while it’s still relevant (i.e before this weekend’s series with #1 LSU). Note the disparity of team ERAs among the Big Ten teams: from the Big Ten stats page: TEAM PITCHING G ERA —————————— Illinois………… 6 2.72 Minnesota……….. 7 4.50 Penn State………. 7 4.89 Indiana………….…
I just rolled into Ann Arbor this evening on the aptly named “Wolverine” Amtrak line. I’m staying at the Lamp Post Inn. It’s a budget motel but it has the important amenity I need. Wireless access. When I told the motel owner my reason for being here he told me…
No game on Sunday between Illinois and Ohio State. Rain washed away any chance of the Illini to tie Ohio State for the weekend. As frustrating as that probably is, Ohio State had the momentum after their amazing comeback in Game 2 on Saturday (they scored 10 runs in the…
On Saturday, Illinois and Ohio State completed their Friday contest that was suspended by rain. Illinois won easily with both teams scoring two additional runs. Final Score 9-4 Illinois. The win goes to Kevin Manson which makes him 7-1 on the season. Mike Sterk got his third save of the…