Just a reminder for those in the C-U area… the Orange and Blue World Series begins Monday! The three-game intrasquad series is an annual event put on by the Illinois baseball team and is great sneak preview for what is to come in 2013. Here is the schedule for next…
Today was the first day of fall practice for the 2012-13 University of Illinois baseball team. For those interested, FightingIllini.com has posted the schedule for the off-season practice as well as the annual Orange and Blue World Series at Illinois Field. Coach Hartleb found time to do a pre-practice interview…
Reid Roper awaits a pitch during the last game of the Orange and Blue World Series Today was the last game of Illinois Baseball’s Orange and Blue World Series. Having split the first two games, this was the rubber game and I’m sure competitive juices were flowing. Among the fans…
Illini freshman David Kerian rounds third base for the Blue team I’ve spent the last two afternoons at the ballpark and it’s a joy to see an Illinois baseball game even if it’s just a scrimmage among the team. It’s nice to see the new guys… the freshmen and transfers…
Tyler Hamer throwing from the mound at last year’s Orange and Blue World Series It’s time for some October baseball. Yes, Cardinals fans, I know your team is in the playoffs but I’m talking about Illinois Baseball Orange and Blue World Series. Once again, the annual split squad series is…
Practice at Illinois Field has, of course, been going on for a few weeks now but fightingillini.com has posted a schedule of practice times for anyone who wants to stop by and watch the boys play. The schedule includes the the official dates for the Orange and Blue World Series…
It was the third day of the Orange and Blue World Series today. Not only was it the last game but pretty much the last time we’ll see the players in action till the 2011 season. Which is why I personally like the O&B WS… aside from getting a chance…
It was the second day of the Orange and Blue World Series at Illinois Field and there was an even bigger crowd of fans albeit mostly parents and family members. I even brought a friend (but managed to sneak a few photos anyways). Last year’s Friday starter Will Strack got…
Today was the first day of the University of Illinois baseball Orange and Blue World Series. It was a nice mild October afternoon day for a baseball game and it was nice to see a few fans out at Illinois Field to watch the guys play ball. It may be…
Willie Argo gets a hit in Game 2 of the 2009 Orange and Blue World Series I found out just today that the dates for the Orange and Blue World Series have been scheduled. The team plans to play on October 4-6. No times have been given but weekday O&B…