Illini’s 16 hits aren’t enough against CCSU

The Illini got 16 hits today against Central Connecticut State but failed to capitalize as they lost to the Blue Devils 6-4 in Winter Haven, Florida. Offensively, Illinois had plenty of chances but didn’t take advantage, leaving 15 runners on base.  Coach Hartleb alluded to that after the game: “I was disappointed today with our [...]

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Reeser clips the Hawks’ wings; Illinois wins 7-3

Illinois rebounded today from there defeat against Army yesterday by solidly beating University of Hartford today 7-3 down in Florida.  In the first, they took a quick 3-0 lead with the help of a Dom Altobelli two-run double. From there, they never looked back.  In the third, they added two more (once again, with help [...]

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Despite rally, Illinois beaten in battle with Army

It was a good effort but not the result intended for Illinois’ first game of their spring break trip today down in Lakeland, Florida. In this morning’s game, Illinois lost to Army 9-8 despite a good effort by the Illini who rallied for five runs for in the the ninth.  That gave them an 8-6 [...]

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Illinois baseball going south (in a good sorta way)

Starting tomorrow, the squad goes on their annual spring trip to Florida.  The schedule isn’t as packed as it was last year… they’re playing five games this time.   Games #14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Record: 11-2 vs Army March 20, 10:00am CT Henley Field, Lakeland, FL vs Hartford March 21, 10:00am CT Chain of [...]

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Illinois finish BIG EAST/Big Ten Challenge on an offensive note

Illinois Baseball lost Saturday night against Notre Dame but rebounded versus West Virginia today to conclude the BIG EAST/Big Ten Challenge down in Florida.  I think it would be safe to say that both games were slugfests. Notre Dame on Saturday Illinois had a chance to win it against the Fighting Irish.  They were up [...]

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Illinois clip Hawkeyes 8-3 in season opener

Woo-hoo!  This is one I would have really liked to seen in person.  The Illinois defeated Iowa in the first game of the BIG EAST/Big Ten Challenge in Clearwater, Florida. Down 2-1 in the sixth, the Illini came back to score five runs thanks in part to three Iowa fielding miscues.  Iowa never really recovered [...]

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I’m back and so is Illinois’ offense

I took a five day hiatus from the blog and the sports world in general as the family and I went to Chicago for an extended weekend.  The only remotely sports related things I encountered was breezing by the Friendly Confines countless times on the Red Line and seeing a couple Chicago Blackhawks who were [...]

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Illini Drop First 3 of the Season

The Stetson Invitational is over and the UI baseball team is already 0-3 for the season.  It just seemed like a case of missed opportunities and bad timing.  On Saturday, they held South Florida to 4 runs but were only able to score 2.   On the other hand, the bats came alive on Sunday and [...]

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Illini Fall in Season Opener

The University of Illinois baseball team took the field for the first time last night against the Stetson Hatters at the Stetson Invitational in Deland, Florida.  Unfortunately, the good guys took it on the chin losing 6-3 due to sloppy play in the field and wasted opportunities. “It was our first time outside under the [...]

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