Illini battle down south to even record

After falling in Friday’s match, Fighting Illini baseball picked themselves up and won both Saturday’s and Sunday’s games to even their record to 3-3. Down in South Carolina, starter Cole Kirchsieper earned his first career win in a big way and Garrett McGowan hit his first Big Ten homerun. Western…

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Spillane on a hot streak as #24 Illinois gore CSUN Matadors, 12-7

There’s nothing like taking a lunch break at Illinois Field to watch #24 Illinois Baseball!  I just I could have stayed longer to see more of the Bren Spillane show!  That’s right, Spillane who had eight hits and three homeruns on Saturday, continued his streak in #24 Illinois’ midweek game…

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IBR mailbag: 2018 Illini pitching outlook

A couple of quick questions come from IBR reader Mark.  He asks: What does the pitching staff look like for 2018? What is the projected rotation pre opening? Before I answer, I will say this… Nothing is sure when it comes to college baseball.  I have asked Coach Hartleb similar…

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2018 Illinois baseball roster announced, check out the new guys!

This week, Illinois baseball announced their roster for the 2018 spring season.  We’ll be seeing a fair amount of returning starters from last year’s young team.  That includes infielders Michael Massey and Ben Troike and outfielders Bren Spillane, Doran Turchin and Jack Yalowitz.  Mark Skonieczny is back behind the plate…

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Hartleb recruits four to Illini baseball

Coach Dan Hartleb and his crew have been busy since the Orange and Blue World Series.  FightingIllini.com reports today that three high school seniors and one JC sophomore have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Illinois baseball team.  All four will eligible to play in the 2017-2018…

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