Illinois Baseball Report

Seeing as Ohio State Buckeyes are the Big Ten Champs and the Big Ten Tournament is being held in Columbus (yes, this is just a coincidence, folks), The Buckeye Nine blogger Chris Webb is being a gracious host and has brought a new blog geared towards the 2009 Big Ten Tournament.  Its name is Buckeye [...]

Filed under: 2009 Big Ten Tournament on May 19th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

Ben Reeser honored on Senior Day Illinois took a loss today against Ohio State in their last home game of 2009 by the score of 12-7.  The Illini battled back but couldn’t overcome a pair of five-run innings by the Buckeyes.  Brandon Wikoff sliding home to score in the second inning It was Senior Day [...]

Filed under: Game Recaps on May 10th, 2009 | 4 Comments »

It was a tough game for the Illini though well played for the most part.  And even for the casual uninvolved observer, a very engaging game for lack of a better term. The lead changed six times during the course of the nine innings (if you count ties).  I mentioned to someone that the winner [...]

Filed under: Game Recaps on May 9th, 2009 | 5 Comments »

What’s the recipe for a big crowd at Illinois Field? Start with two nationally ranked teams fighting it out for a conference title.  It doesn’t hurt to have free admission or free food.  The promise of fireworks at the end of the game is a good idea too. It seemed to work since tonight Illinois [...]

Filed under: Game Recaps on May 9th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

This game ranks up there as one of the best baseball games I’ve ever seen considering what was at stake, how many were in attendance and what actually went down.  And in case the photo above doesn’t give it away, Illinois won.   With Alex Wimmers (above left) and Phil Haig (above right) on the [...]

Filed under: Game Recaps on May 8th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

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 under the clouds and things [...]

Filed under: Game Previews on May 8th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

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 May 8 6:05pm CT Bleacher [...]

Filed under: Game Previews on May 6th, 2009 | 5 Comments »

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 to kick off the first [...]

Filed under: Announcements on May 5th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

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 as he struck out seven [...]

Filed under: Game Recaps on May 3rd, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

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 final score was 15-12 Illinois.  [...]

Filed under: Game Recaps on May 2nd, 2009 | 1 Comment »