It was a wild and crazy one in Bloomington today. Indiana continued to hit and scored 12 runs. Fortunately, Illinois had a blockbuster afternoon scoring 17 runs on the same amount of hits. Brandon Hohl hit two homers and drove in three runs. Final score: Illinois 17 Indiana 12. The…
Indiana came touted as a team with power and at least for Hoosier fans, they disappoint this afternoon. They defeated the Illini 11-5 with the help of six homeruns. Indiana never had the huge inning… no more than than three runs in a frame. Also, Illinois managed to separate their…
Illinois ended their home season with a win tonight against Western Michigan. Thanks to key pitching and a great game by Pete Cappetta, the Illini outscored the Broncos 6-1. Billy Barrett held the Broncos hitless for three innings The Broncos just couldn’t get the offense going against Illinois’ hurlers. Through…
Despite the rain, almost 500 fans (and their umbrellas) showed up to watch the Illini It was an off and on rainy day at Illinois Field for the Illini’s last home Big Ten game. Finishing off their series against Purdue, they hoped to win the rubber game and help their…
Johnson shuts out the Boilermakers There were more alumni festivities on Saturday at Illinois Field (more on that below) and boy, did Illinois starting pitcher Kevin Johnson give the old ‘mates a show. Not only did he pitch a complete game but he exacted revenge on the Purdue Boilermakers by…
A friendly reader told me I was a bit negative as far as the Illini’s chances for the tourney in my weekend preview. She might be right. I need to drink from the glass half full. Bischoff: 23 straight But tonight’s game didn’t help (you saw that coming). Purdue’s Matt…
I spent the weekend at my mom’s for Mother’s Day. Admirable, I know but my family and I stayed in a relatively remote cabin with no wireless, Internet, TV or anything. Now all things considered it’s a great place to stay but if you’re trying to keep up with how…
Ever been to a ballgame where everything just seemed to go right? That pretty much happened Wednesday night as the Illini embarrassed the Butler Bulldogs 19-0. Tanner Libby makes the most of his first Illini start First, props go out to starter Tanner Libby who made his first start for…
The Northwestern offensive punch returned today as they defeated Illinois 7-5 Sunday. We saw too much of this today Illini starter Kevin Manson saw way too many celebrations at home plate, today. He gave up four Wildcat homeruns in 4 2/3 innings. Unfortunately, Manson was throwing beach balls as everything…
Under a full moon, the Illini got the win they needed to get back on track tonight. They beat the visiting Bradley Braves 8-5. Giller was a triple shy of the cycle Mike Giller was the hero of the night. Giller drove in a career high five rbis on three…