Illinois made the most of their last game of their spring break trip against Central Connecticut State. Particularly Bryan Roberts who in his second start of the season, pitched seven innings of shutout ball allowing five hits.
Relievers Wes Braun, Aaron Martin and Nick Chmielewski combined for two perfect innings and Illinois won 6-0. Casey McMurray and Nick Stockwell combined for 6 rbis.
It’s been a less than stellar spring trip for the Illini who went in nationally ranked at #19. Since then, they lost to Army, defeated an over-matched Hartford squad then lost two of three to CCSU. Fortunately, they ended the week on very positive note.
Welcome back, Nick!
Outfielder Nick Stockwell made his first two starts of the season against Central Connecticut St. and really made his presence known. Nick went 4 for 8 with 5 rbis, 2 runs to go with his two doubles. Glad to have him back him back in our lineup.
Streak to 16
For those keeping track, Casey McMurray’s two hits today extends his hit streak to 16 games. Mac is hitting .338 on the year.
Coming up… MSU at home
This weekend is the Big 10 series opener at home. We take on what I think is becoming a big rivalry… the Spartans of Michigan State. Game time is 6:05pm at Illinois Field.
Go Illini!