The Buckeye Nine continues its coverage into the hiring of Greg Beals as Ohio State's new baseball coach. While Beals may be a mystery man to many of the Buckeye faithful, to Teddy Cahill he is not. Cahill has been a beat writer of Ball State during Beals tenure with the Cardinal and can provide more insight into the Buckeyes new coach than anyone.
The Buckeye Nine reached out to the Ball State Daily News writer for a few questions to fill you in on what Beals is bringing to Columbus. The Buckeye Nine thanks Teddy for the time to sit down with us.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
2010 Schedule
If 2010 is like 2009, you won't have any sort of schedule from the Department of Athletics until wintertime.
However I'll do my best to piece together bits and pieces of the 56 games the Big Ten defending champs are scheduled to play.
Courtesy of WBIR.com, the University of Tennessee has announced it will host a tournament with the Buckeyes, Vols, Connecticut, and Marshall March 12-14.
March 12 Friday Ohio State vs. Marshall 1 p.m.
March 13 Saturday Tennessee vs. Ohio State 5 p.m.
March 14 Sunday Connecticut vs. Ohio State noon.
Ball State athletics released their schedule, and per par the Cardinals will make a midweek trip to Columbus Wed May 12th. Lets hope 20 unanswered runs will not be the case this time around. Ball State's full schedule
As previously mentioned the Buckeyes will play in the 2nd Big East-Big Ten Challenge Feb 26-28.
In the return trip the Buckeyes host Louisville for a Tuesday-Wednesday pair of games mid-May as that series continues.
Ohio State's 2010 Spring Break is March 22-26, expect games to be played in Florida the 19th through 24th, as Big Ten play I believe will start on the 26th.
Along with the 24 Big Ten games, that gives us a total of 33, only 23 to go!
That is all I have for now. Stay tuned.
However I'll do my best to piece together bits and pieces of the 56 games the Big Ten defending champs are scheduled to play.
Courtesy of WBIR.com, the University of Tennessee has announced it will host a tournament with the Buckeyes, Vols, Connecticut, and Marshall March 12-14.
March 12 Friday Ohio State vs. Marshall 1 p.m.
March 13 Saturday Tennessee vs. Ohio State 5 p.m.
March 14 Sunday Connecticut vs. Ohio State noon.
Ball State athletics released their schedule, and per par the Cardinals will make a midweek trip to Columbus Wed May 12th. Lets hope 20 unanswered runs will not be the case this time around. Ball State's full schedule
As previously mentioned the Buckeyes will play in the 2nd Big East-Big Ten Challenge Feb 26-28.
In the return trip the Buckeyes host Louisville for a Tuesday-Wednesday pair of games mid-May as that series continues.
Ohio State's 2010 Spring Break is March 22-26, expect games to be played in Florida the 19th through 24th, as Big Ten play I believe will start on the 26th.
Along with the 24 Big Ten games, that gives us a total of 33, only 23 to go!
That is all I have for now. Stay tuned.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Oltorik's Solid Start Wasted, Ball State Embarasses Buckeye Bullpen
Ball State scores 20 runs in final 4 innings.
Photo Courtesy the-ozone.net
The title might be a bit harsh, but for anyone who follows the team, win or lose, and cares about the program, tonight's loss is as bad as it gets. Freshman Ross Oltorik who has been struggling this year to provide Coach Todd with solid innings, pitches 5 scoreless innings, allowing just 2 hits, as the Bucks led 5-0 and seemingly on their way to a win.
Then the wheels fell off. Theron Minium who was scheduled to start yesterday's game against Bowling Green before inclement weather prompted the game to be cancelled, came in during the top of the 6th to relieve Oltorik. Minium allowed a lead-off double, walked the next batter, a wild pitch, back-to-back errors didn't help Minium, but he didn't help himself allowing 2 stolen bases without paying too much attention to the runners. A home run to centerfield ended Minium's day. His line: .1 IP, 2 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned, 1 BB, 2 SB's.
Starter Eric Best who started game 2 versus Purdue this past Saturday closed out the 6th with 1 hit, 1 strike out and no more damage done.
Going into the top of the 7th, Coach Todd passed the ball over to Jared Strayer in hopes of getting a few outs before turning the game over to close Jake Hale. It didn't happen. A lead off walk, a reach by error put the first to Cardinal batters on. A RBI single, and hit batter ended Strayer's outing. His line: 0 IP, 1 hit 4 runs, 3 earned, 1 BB, 1 HBP.
With the bases load, Drew Rucinski tried to stop the bleeding, again it didn't happen. A 2-RBI double to the first batter he faced, a ground out, thn another 2-RBI double allowed Ball State in total to score 5 runs in the 7th. Rucinski did strike out the last two batters leaving the score 9-6 with the Bucks not out of it, yet.
Rucinski returned to the mound to start the 8th and his 8th didn't go better than his 7th. A hit batter put the leadoff batter on base for the third inning in a row. A failed bunt attempt for an out was followed by the 3rd BSU triple off Rucinski. A walk loaded the bases which were rudely emptied as Kolbrin Vitek hit a Grand Slam of Rucinski to centerfield. Josh Barrera relieved Rucinski getting the last two outs of the 8th. Rucinski's line: 1.1 IP, 4 hits, 5 runs all earned, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 K's.
Barrera returned to the mound in the 9th he too struggled. A leadoff double, a wild pitch, a triple, and a walk ended Barrera's time on the bump. Eric Shinn would be Todd's 7th and final pitcher used. Shin got the first batter he faced to flyout, putting Ball State to their final out. Unfortunately it took long for that final out to come. A walk was followed by a 3-run home run. A wild pitch was sandwiched by two singles, a double drove in the Cardinals 19th and 20th runs, before the last batter grounded out back to Shinn. Barrera's line: 1 IP, 2 hits, 3 runs all earned 1 BB, 1 K. Shinn's line: .2 IP, 4 hits, 4 runs all earned, 1 BB.
In total Ball State destoryed Buckeye pitching with 8 doubles, 3 home runs, an a triple. 12 extra base hits in a game, will win you 99% of them.
The Buckeye bats did their part to win. A few players should not go without credit in such an ugly game. Michael Stephens led the way going 3-for-5 with a home run and 3 RBI's. Hitting behind Stephens, Dan Burkhart went 3-for-3 with an RBI. Michael Arp hit a 2-run home run in the 8th for his only hit. Pinch hitter TJ McManus with 2-for-2 in his duty. Matt Streng also had a multi-hit game going 2-for-3 with a run scored.
Stephens and Burkharts performanced were overshadowed as BSU's 3 and 4 hole hitters went 6-for-11 with 12 RBI, 3 home runs, and 3 doubles.
The Buckeyes look to put this game behind them, and in a hurry as they welcome Northwestern into Bill Davis Stadium for a three game set this weekend. The battle will be against the Big Ten's first place team, and last place team. Though after tonight you hope our bullpen shows up or Northwestern's record will be meaningless. Or three complete games.
The loss is Ohio State's third at home, and their third midweek loss. The Bucks are now 5-3 at Bill Davis this season. The weather is supposed to be great this weekend, so come out and support the team and help them defend their home field in conference play.
OSU Athletics Recap & Notes
Box Score
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
The Lantern: Big Ten-best OSU hosts BG, Ball State in midweek games
Nathan Schlabach
Issue date: 4/21/09
The Big Ten leading Ohio State Buckeyes baseball team will host two mid-week games this week as they face Bowling Green on Tuesday night and Ball State Wednesday night.
The Buckeyes first mid-week game will be against Bowling Green at Bill Davis Stadium. The first pitch is set for Tuesday night at 6:35 p.m.
Bowling Green (17-16, 8-6 MAC) comes in to Bill Davis Stadium on a two game losing skid, losing two out of three to Kent State this past weekend. They will be looking to rebound before they return to MAC play this weekend against Miami of Ohio.
"There a solid ball club," coach Bob Todd said. He also noted the importance of these mid-week games and how it's a jump starter for their Big Ten series this weekend.
If the Buckeyes play well for these mid-week games it acts as a tune up for their Big Ten games.
"Weekday games are huge," pitcher Alex Wimmers said. "If we are able to win those games it gives us confidence [for the weekend]."
The Buckeyes will finish off their two game mid-week slate on Wednesday night at 6:35 p.m. as the Bucks will take on Ball State at Bill Davis Stadium.
Ball State (16-17, 6-7 MAC) comes in to the game with a one game winning streak after defeating Central Michigan 12-4 on Saturday.
Ball State's pitching coach Mike Stafford is a 1998 graduate of Ohio State is now helping the Ball State baseball team.
"Mike Stafford is doing an outstanding job over there" coach Todd said. "We talked to him in the winter time and he said they were going to have an outstanding ball club."
Hopefully the Buckeyes can come out for both games and get good pitching, timely hitting and get the two wins heading into this weekend games against Northwestern
OSU leads the all time series against Bowling Green 29-18-4 and they also lead the series against Ball State 11-4.
Pitcher Jake Hale has been named Big Ten player of the week he comes in to Tuesday's game with 10 saves and a 1.12 ERA. It is the sixth time this season a Buckeye player has been player of the week.
Hale has also been added to the midseason watch list for the Stopper of the Year Award.
Issue date: 4/21/09
The Big Ten leading Ohio State Buckeyes baseball team will host two mid-week games this week as they face Bowling Green on Tuesday night and Ball State Wednesday night.
The Buckeyes first mid-week game will be against Bowling Green at Bill Davis Stadium. The first pitch is set for Tuesday night at 6:35 p.m.
Bowling Green (17-16, 8-6 MAC) comes in to Bill Davis Stadium on a two game losing skid, losing two out of three to Kent State this past weekend. They will be looking to rebound before they return to MAC play this weekend against Miami of Ohio.
"There a solid ball club," coach Bob Todd said. He also noted the importance of these mid-week games and how it's a jump starter for their Big Ten series this weekend.
If the Buckeyes play well for these mid-week games it acts as a tune up for their Big Ten games.
"Weekday games are huge," pitcher Alex Wimmers said. "If we are able to win those games it gives us confidence [for the weekend]."
The Buckeyes will finish off their two game mid-week slate on Wednesday night at 6:35 p.m. as the Bucks will take on Ball State at Bill Davis Stadium.
Ball State (16-17, 6-7 MAC) comes in to the game with a one game winning streak after defeating Central Michigan 12-4 on Saturday.
Ball State's pitching coach Mike Stafford is a 1998 graduate of Ohio State is now helping the Ball State baseball team.
"Mike Stafford is doing an outstanding job over there" coach Todd said. "We talked to him in the winter time and he said they were going to have an outstanding ball club."
Hopefully the Buckeyes can come out for both games and get good pitching, timely hitting and get the two wins heading into this weekend games against Northwestern
OSU leads the all time series against Bowling Green 29-18-4 and they also lead the series against Ball State 11-4.
Pitcher Jake Hale has been named Big Ten player of the week he comes in to Tuesday's game with 10 saves and a 1.12 ERA. It is the sixth time this season a Buckeye player has been player of the week.
Hale has also been added to the midseason watch list for the Stopper of the Year Award.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Midweek Watch: 2 Games; Bowling Green, Ball State
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State will kick off a nine game homestand with games Tuesday and Wednesday against Bowling Green and Ball State from the Mid American Conference. Each game will start at 6:35 p.m., respectively
This Week in Ohio State Baseball
No. 24 Ohio State (29-8; 9-3 Big Ten Conference)
Game 38 vs. Bowling Green (17-16; 8-6 MAC East)
Tuesday, April 21 - 6:35 p.m.
Bill Davis Stadium
Game 39 vs. Ball State (17-17; 6-7 MAC West)
Wednesday, April 22 - 6:35 p.m.
Bill Davis Stadium
EXPECTED PITCHING MATCHUPS
Tuesday vs. Bowling Green...
LHP Theron Minium (0-2) vs. TBA
Wednesday vs. Ball State...
RHP Ross Oltorik (1-0) vs.
RHP Cal Bowling (3-0)
OHIO STATE VERSUS...
In a series dating back to 1951, Bowling Green and Ohio State have met 51 times with the Bucks leading the series 29-18-4. Ohio State and Ball State have met 15 times since 1964 with Ohio State leading the series, 11-4.
NEWS ON THE FALCONS
Bowling Green makes its way into Columbus for its fourth straight road game. Bowling Green battled Kent State over the weekend, losing a three-game series, 2-1. BGSU won the opener, 9-2, but Kent State came back to win the Saturday double-header, 12-9 and 9-4. The Falcons are batting an impressive .326 as a team and are being led by Tyler Elkins (.400) and Ryan Shay (.387). The staff ERA is 6.96. Leaders on the mound are RH Brennan Smith (6-3; 2.50) and Matt Malewitz (2-1; 3.88).
AN EYE ON BALL STATE
Ball State is coming off a 2-1 series loss at home to Central Michigan. The Cardinals are now 16-17 overall and are in second scond place in the MAC West with a 6-7 mark. Ball State brings speed to the table, leading the MAC in stolen bases with 84 in 98 attempts. Kolbrin Vitek is hitting .376 with seven HRs and 37 RBI and he is also 2-2 with a 4.05 ERA on the mound. Jeremy Hazelbaker leads with a .440 average. Brad Piatt is 4-1 with a 3.95 ERA.
Full OSU Athletic Release
This Week in Ohio State Baseball
No. 24 Ohio State (29-8; 9-3 Big Ten Conference)
Game 38 vs. Bowling Green (17-16; 8-6 MAC East)
Tuesday, April 21 - 6:35 p.m.
Bill Davis Stadium
Game 39 vs. Ball State (17-17; 6-7 MAC West)
Wednesday, April 22 - 6:35 p.m.
Bill Davis Stadium
EXPECTED PITCHING MATCHUPS
Tuesday vs. Bowling Green...
LHP Theron Minium (0-2) vs. TBA
Wednesday vs. Ball State...
RHP Ross Oltorik (1-0) vs.
RHP Cal Bowling (3-0)
OHIO STATE VERSUS...
In a series dating back to 1951, Bowling Green and Ohio State have met 51 times with the Bucks leading the series 29-18-4. Ohio State and Ball State have met 15 times since 1964 with Ohio State leading the series, 11-4.
NEWS ON THE FALCONS
Bowling Green makes its way into Columbus for its fourth straight road game. Bowling Green battled Kent State over the weekend, losing a three-game series, 2-1. BGSU won the opener, 9-2, but Kent State came back to win the Saturday double-header, 12-9 and 9-4. The Falcons are batting an impressive .326 as a team and are being led by Tyler Elkins (.400) and Ryan Shay (.387). The staff ERA is 6.96. Leaders on the mound are RH Brennan Smith (6-3; 2.50) and Matt Malewitz (2-1; 3.88).
AN EYE ON BALL STATE
Ball State is coming off a 2-1 series loss at home to Central Michigan. The Cardinals are now 16-17 overall and are in second scond place in the MAC West with a 6-7 mark. Ball State brings speed to the table, leading the MAC in stolen bases with 84 in 98 attempts. Kolbrin Vitek is hitting .376 with seven HRs and 37 RBI and he is also 2-2 with a 4.05 ERA on the mound. Jeremy Hazelbaker leads with a .440 average. Brad Piatt is 4-1 with a 3.95 ERA.
Full OSU Athletic Release
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