David Kerian and the rest of the Illini hope to gain some ground in the Big Ten this weekend Illinois has their chance to improve on their 2-4 Big Ten record this weekend as the Purdue Boilermakers come to town. While the Illini’s 2-4 record is nothing to write…
Jordan Parr paces the Illini in batting average (.360) and rbis (35) After winning five of their last six Big Ten games, the Illini are ready to take on Michigan State here at Illinois Field. It’s a crucial series for both teams as both are tied for fourth place in…
In this week’s only midweek game, Illinois succumbed to a late inning rally by the Southern Illinois Salukis and lost 7-3. Illinois had a 3-2 lead going into the top of the eighth but SIU managed to scored two that inning and three more in the ninth to solidify their…
In case you haven’t heard, this Friday is the 3rd annual Bleacher Bum Barbeque. In addition to a great Illinois-Ohio State baseball matchup, there will be free food, inflatable games for the kids, fireworks and presumably a lot of people. If you want to get in on the free grub,…
Friday was Bleacher Bum Barbecue at Illinois Field. I thought I’d post some photos reflective of today’s events. If you’re looking for an update of the Illinois-Northwestern game itself, here it is). Catcher Adam Davis was confident before the game Tonight’s attendance was the fifth largest in history …
Not a pretty scoreboard Well, the rains held off for tonight’s game against Northwestern (and the Bleacher Bum Barbeque) but the wind did not. There was a stiff gale blowing straight out to left field. Before the game, a few of us figured this would be a definite slugfest between…
If you are looking for that one Illini baseball game to go to this year, THIS IS IT! Friday’s game and everything surrounding it, will be the college baseball event of the year on campus. The second annual Bleacher Bum Barbeque should promise to be a fun time so try…
We play two 2010 repeats this week. One team that we lost to and one that we beat (and not that long ago either)… Here are quick sum-ups: Illinois State Redbirds April 20, 2010 6:05 pm ct Illinois Field Champaign, IL Program website link Record 18-15 (Missouri Valley 8-1)…