I didn't really care much about the outcome of this game going in, but I apologize for not getting something on the blog until this morning. It was a struggle to find Internet access last night, so I opted to wait until now to let you know Ohio State beat Eastern Michigan 15-12 Wednesday night in a wild game at Bill Davis Stadium (Box Score).
The Buckeyes scored one run in the first and exploded for a season-high nine runs in the second for a 10-0 lead. EMU scored four in the third and the Buckeyes got two runs back for a 12-4 advantage. The Eagles tallied five more in the fourth and another in the fifth. Two more scored in the seventh to tie the game.
Seriously?
Thankfully that was all the scoring EMU could do. The Buckeyes responded with two in the bottom of the seventh and scored their final run in the eighth. An bases-loaded, RBI single by redshirt freshman Chris Griffin, son of former Buckeye footballer Duncan and nephew of Archie and Ray, gave the Buckeyes the lead for good in the seventh. It was his most extensive playing time of his career. He entered the game in centerfield for Zach Hurley back in the third.
Cory Rupert's sacrifice capped the Buckeye seventh and Michael Arp drove in the final run of the game with a single to center in the eighth.
Josh Edgin got the start for Ohio State and struck out eight batters through 3.0 innings. He gave up four runs on five hits and walked three. Rory Meister allowed five runs on three hits before handing the ball to Eric Best, who allowed three runs on three hits in 3.0 innings. Alex Wimmers allowed two hits in his 2.0 scoreless innings. The Buckeyes struck out a season-high 18 batters.
Ohio State had 19 hits offensively, 16 singles. The Buckeyes did get a home run from Ryan Meade. Justin Miller led the Buckeye offense with four hits and three RBI. Four others had two hits each, including Meade, Hurley, Dan Burkhart and Tyler Engle.
With this game behind us, bring on the Wolverines. GO BUCKS!
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I would like to thank BaseballBucks33 for keeping The Buckeye Nine readers informed of the game last night. He left a comment on the previous post. Thanks.
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After last nights game:
Relief Pitchers over the last (3) games.
...........IP H R ER BB SO ERA
Edgin ....5.0 5 4 4 4 10 7.20
Meister ..1.2 6 6 6 1 1 32.41
Best .....4.1 8 8 7 4 7 14.53
Wimmers ..3.2 3 1 0 2 7 0.00
How come no one is screaming like they were after last Wednesday nights games.
I guess my point is that you have to look at a pitchers total season of work, they may have good outings and bad.
Wimmers has been outstanding.
My sentiments exactly, oh High One. Most pitchers have good outings AND bad outings. Wimmers has been by far the best of the (true) freshmen pitchers in my opinion.
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