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Friday, February 29, 2008

Score Tied Through Seven

Texas A&M tied the game 5-5 with another two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Alex Wimmers walked one, gave up a triple and then hit his next two batters before giving way to Eric Best. Best, certainly wasn't Friday, though struck out his first two batters with the bases loaded. Could the Buckeyes escape the inning with a one-run lead?

Not tonight. He walked in the tying run.

The Buckeyes went in order in the top of the seventh. In the bottom of the inning, the Buckeyes pitched themselves into and then out of a jam. With one out, Best walked the bases loaded before senior Rory Meister answered the call in the bullpen. He got a strike out and a fielder's choice to get out the inning without allowing a run.

Ohio State will have to pick up on offense to make up for six walks and two hit batsmen since DeLucia's exit.

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