Illinois starting pitching continues to dominate at the Al Ogletree Classic

Once again, Illini starting pitching rolled over the opposition at the Al Ogletree Classic, this time the Stephen F Austin ‘Jacks.  Aaron Martin got the start today and for the second game in a row, the Illini starter did not give up an earned run.  Martin pitched 8 solid innings giving up only 5 hits [...]

Looking ahead to the Al Ogletree Classic

Last weekend it was Florida… this coming weekend, our boys are going to Texas for the Al Ogletree Classic.  More specifically, they’ll be visiting Edinburg Stadium.  That’s the home of the University of Texas Pan American Broncs who are currently 0-4 this season.  Don’t make fun though.  UTPA was the home field of Al Ogletree [...]

Illinois misses in one-run game against SF Austin

The good guys had the lead but Stephen F Austin came back to score three runs in top of the 9th to pull a win out of the hat.  Final Score SFA 8  Illinois 7. CF Kyle Hudson had 3 hits and two runs in his traditional eighth spot in the lineup.  Frosh Casey McMurray, [...]