Justin Miller delivered an RBI double to right-centerfield in the bottom of the eighth inning to score Tony Kennedy and lift Ohio State to a 6-5 victory vs. Seton Hall Sunday (box score). With the win, the Buckeyes won the Service Academies Spring Classic with a 3-0 record.
Miller was named the MVP of the tournament after playing three different positions in the three games. He was 6-for-12 with four doubles and four RBI. He played first base vs. Arkansas State, was the catcher against Memphis and played third Sunday vs. Seton Hall getting the nod in place of Brian DeLucia, who strained a hamstring Saturday. Miller was the only Buckeye with multiple hits Sunday, finishing 2-4 with a walk.
The Buckeyes did not get a great starting effort from Josh Edgin who allowed four runs on five hits in 4.0 innings. Drew Rucinski, a true freshman from Broken Arrow, Okla. making his collegiate debut, took over from there and allowed one run on three hits in his 4.0 innings.
The Buckeyes had to come back from 3-0, 4-1 and 5-3 deficits to get the win Sunday.
Ohio State's Opening Weekend
Ohio State defeats Arkansas State 7-3
Ohio State defeats Memphis 1-0
Ohio State defeats Seton Hall 6-5
Next up for Ohio State is a trip to College Station, Texas, Feb. 29-March 2 for the Dominos Pizza Aggie Baseball Classic at Texas A&M. Buckeye Nine will blog live from Olsen Field next weekend.
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