Six big news stories in Illinois baseball this past summer

A lot happens in college baseball during the summer. The players go off and play in summer leagues, there are various administration and program activities and then there are events that happen only once every few years. Let’s take a look at past few months in Illinois baseball news… Branden…

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Illini begin road trip versus Elon this weekend

It’s hard to believe but ten games into the season and the Illini haven’t played a three-game series against one team yet. That changes this weekend as the boys in Orange and Blue will face the Elon Phoenix for a three-game set. It will be the first time Illinois and…

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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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Illinois wins one in first weekend of NCAA baseball

One weekend down. The Illinois baseball team took the first game of the season then drop the last two of the weekend down in the warmer climes of Winston-Salem. I’m sure the Illini wish they could have pulled at least one more win out but we saw some good play…

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Illini Baseball to open season in Winston-Salem this weekend!

February 14th is Valentine’s Day. What better way to spend it with your loved one than to follow your favorite baseball team during their season opener? This weekend, Illinois will be taking on Milwaukee, Seton Hall and Wake Forest. It’s been a long off-season and we’re all ready for some…

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