Last year at about this time, I corresponded with an Michigan State baseball fan named Tom Tompkins. He was nice enough to write a bit about the 2008 Illinois-MSU series that was happening in East Lansing. Well, the 2009 MSU-Illinois series is almost upon us and Tom dropped me an…
Illinois made the most of their last game of their spring break trip against Central Connecticut State. Particularly Bryan Roberts who in his second start of the season, pitched seven innings of shutout ball allowing five hits. Box Score Relievers Wes Braun, Aaron Martin and Nick Chmielewski combined for two…
The Illini got 16 hits today against Central Connecticut State but failed to capitalize as they lost to the Blue Devils 6-4 in Winter Haven, Florida. Offensively, Illinois had plenty of chances but didn’t take advantage, leaving 15 runners on base. Coach Hartleb alluded to that after the game: “I…
Illinois rebounded today from there defeat against Army yesterday by solidly beating University of Hartford today 7-3 down in Florida. In the first, they took a quick 3-0 lead with the help of a Dom Altobelli two-run double. From there, they never looked back. In the third, they added two…
It was a good effort but not the result intended for Illinois’ first game of their spring break trip today down in Lakeland, Florida. In this morning’s game, Illinois lost to Army 9-8 despite a good effort by the Illini who rallied for five runs for in the the ninth. …
Starting tomorrow, the squad goes on their annual spring trip to Florida. The schedule isn’t as packed as it was last year… they’re playing five games this time. Games #14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Record: 11-2 vs Army March 20, 10:00am CT Henley Field, Lakeland, FL vs Hartford March…
Casey McMurray takes one for the team on Friday The 11-2 Illini jumped two spots in the Collegiate Baseball poll to #19 after their four game sweep last weekend over University of Akron Zips. Indeed, the only time the Zips showed real life over the weekend was when the pressure…
It’s late and I have time only to post a few photos. But great game Illinois! They won 10-1 over the Akron Zips. Box Score Phil Haig got into a little trouble early but got out of most jams he got into and just allowed one run in six innings.…
It’s going to be a nice day today for a ballgame (sunny and high in mid to high 40’s) so get out to Illinois Field to root the team on in the the home opener against the Akron Zips. Gametime is 3:05. I have favor to ask of anyone who…
If anyone is interested, I’ve created a public calendar of the University of Illinois baseball home game schedule on Google Calendar. Feel free to use it. It’s also available in iCal and RSS formats though I haven’t really tested those formats fully. The normal disclaimers apply. I’ve checked and…