Ohio State downed Memphis 1-0 (box score) Saturday to improve to 2-0. Rightfielder Ryan Dew delivered an RBI single to score second baseman Cory Kovanda in the top of the first inning and pitcher J.B. Shuck made it stand. He allowed just two hits and struck out nine in 6.0 innings to get the win. Alex Wimmers allowed one hit in his three innings on the hill, striking out five of the 10 batters he faced.
The Buckeyes out-hit the Tigers 8-3, getting three hits from catcher Justin "Gus" Miller. Ohio State had another two errors Saturday and have five errors in two games. The fielding miscues should settle down and are no doubt the result of not being able to practice outside.
Brian DeLucia delivered another hit in his lone at bat Saturday. After going 4-for-4 Friday vs. Arkansas State, he singled with one out in the second Saturday and is 5-for-5 in the two games. According to the Ohio State game recap, DeLucia strained a hamstring on the play and left the game for pinch-runner Tyler Engle, a true freshman.
The Buckeye Nine close out the Service Academies Spring Classic Sunday vs. Seton Hall. The Scarlet and Gray will be trying to go 3-0 to open a season for the first time since 2002, when they opened 6-0-1. First pitch Sunday is at 11 a.m., ET. I originally listed the game with a 2 p.m. start so please make note of the correct start time.
Saturday in the Big Ten
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