Not much to say, well there is but you get the point.
While I'm feeling a lot better, I still have a lingering cough and wasn't able to take in any of the final three games this weekend.
I'll be back running tomorrow, knock on wood, and will go deeper into my thoughts on the season, and who knows what else.
But for now congrats to the eight student-athletes who ended their careers today with the 9-6 win over Minnesota.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Bucks Take Two of Three from Wildcats
Really there isn't much to say about the weekend, it pretty much went as expected.
I think we should feel comfortable expecting to take every series, with an occasional sweep against Iowa or Purdue, ultimately ending with a Big Ten mark not too far from the 18-6 2009 campaign.
A solid pitching performance was followed by two games of serviceable pitching. For two games the offense was there. An error-free game was followed by a three-error game. Ho-hum.
I don't advocate being content, but given the horrible schedule the Buckeyes faced in Florida, there will be no at-large berth this season and no "need" to ring up x amount of wins. It's Big Ten Tournament or bust, which we luckily host at Bill Davis Stadium.
So for the next seven weekends, I'm fine taking two of three, with some improvement here or there, securing one of the top two spots come conference tournament play and letting the dominoes fall.
But back to the weekend.
I think we should feel comfortable expecting to take every series, with an occasional sweep against Iowa or Purdue, ultimately ending with a Big Ten mark not too far from the 18-6 2009 campaign.
A solid pitching performance was followed by two games of serviceable pitching. For two games the offense was there. An error-free game was followed by a three-error game. Ho-hum.
I don't advocate being content, but given the horrible schedule the Buckeyes faced in Florida, there will be no at-large berth this season and no "need" to ring up x amount of wins. It's Big Ten Tournament or bust, which we luckily host at Bill Davis Stadium.
So for the next seven weekends, I'm fine taking two of three, with some improvement here or there, securing one of the top two spots come conference tournament play and letting the dominoes fall.
But back to the weekend.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Buckeyes Sweep Cadets, Improve to 16-2
No. 22 Ohio State defeated Army twice Saturday at Chain of Lakes Field, 3-1 and 8-4, to improve to 16-2 on the season and extend its winning streak to eight games. Army, which had come into the day a winner of four consecutive games, drops to 6-8 overall.
A five-run third inning broke a 3-all tie in the nightcap and gave the Buckeyes a comfortable, five-run cushion, 8-3. The big inning included four hits and two Cadet errors. Michael Stephens and Ryan Dew each singled and scored in the inning and Cory Rupert walked and scored. All three scored on the big hit of the inning: Matt Streng’s bases-loaded triple, his third of the year, down the right field line.
Starter Eric Best picked up a win in his third consecutive appearance. He also pitched at least 5.0 innings for the third consecutive game. The junior, now 3-0 on the season, gave up five hits and three runs before turning the game over to Drew Rucinski in the sixth inning.
Army scored a run in the sixth to creep to within 8-4, but Jake Hale came into the game in the seventh and, for the eighth consecutive game, allowed no runs and finished out an Ohio State win.
For the Buckeyes offensively, Streng led with two hits, two runs scored and the three RBI. Zach Hurley and Dew also had two hits.
A combined two-hitter from Dean Wolosiansky and Drew Rucinski, coupled with just enough run support, enabled the Buckeyes to win game one against Army, 3-1.
Ohio State starter Wolosiansky (3-1) went 4.1 innings and allowed just one hit and one run before exiting in the fifth. Rucinski came on in relief and pitched the final 2.2 innings without allowing a run to get his second save of the season.
Rupert hit a solo home run over the 380-foot mark in left center field – his second of the year – to give the Buckeyes a 1-0 lead. The Cadets matched the score with a run in the third off a walk, sacrifice and RBI double by Zach Price.
Army left a man on from the second through the sixth innings, but Dan Burkhart gunned down a runner attempting to steal third in the fourth, and Rucinski struck out two looking to end the fifth inning and halt two of Army’s best chances to add to its score.
Stephens opened the fifth with a triple over the center fielder’s head and scored on Burkhart’s sacrifice fly, giving the Buckeyes the lead once again at 2-1. Ohio State added an insurance run in the seventh. Cory Kovanda singled, went to second on a sacrifice, to third on a passed ball and he scored on Justin Miller’s sacrifice fly.
Recap and Game Notes
Game 1 Box Score
Game 2 Box Score
A five-run third inning broke a 3-all tie in the nightcap and gave the Buckeyes a comfortable, five-run cushion, 8-3. The big inning included four hits and two Cadet errors. Michael Stephens and Ryan Dew each singled and scored in the inning and Cory Rupert walked and scored. All three scored on the big hit of the inning: Matt Streng’s bases-loaded triple, his third of the year, down the right field line.
Starter Eric Best picked up a win in his third consecutive appearance. He also pitched at least 5.0 innings for the third consecutive game. The junior, now 3-0 on the season, gave up five hits and three runs before turning the game over to Drew Rucinski in the sixth inning.
Army scored a run in the sixth to creep to within 8-4, but Jake Hale came into the game in the seventh and, for the eighth consecutive game, allowed no runs and finished out an Ohio State win.
For the Buckeyes offensively, Streng led with two hits, two runs scored and the three RBI. Zach Hurley and Dew also had two hits.
A combined two-hitter from Dean Wolosiansky and Drew Rucinski, coupled with just enough run support, enabled the Buckeyes to win game one against Army, 3-1.
Ohio State starter Wolosiansky (3-1) went 4.1 innings and allowed just one hit and one run before exiting in the fifth. Rucinski came on in relief and pitched the final 2.2 innings without allowing a run to get his second save of the season.
Rupert hit a solo home run over the 380-foot mark in left center field – his second of the year – to give the Buckeyes a 1-0 lead. The Cadets matched the score with a run in the third off a walk, sacrifice and RBI double by Zach Price.
Army left a man on from the second through the sixth innings, but Dan Burkhart gunned down a runner attempting to steal third in the fourth, and Rucinski struck out two looking to end the fifth inning and halt two of Army’s best chances to add to its score.
Stephens opened the fifth with a triple over the center fielder’s head and scored on Burkhart’s sacrifice fly, giving the Buckeyes the lead once again at 2-1. Ohio State added an insurance run in the seventh. Cory Kovanda singled, went to second on a sacrifice, to third on a passed ball and he scored on Justin Miller’s sacrifice fly.
Recap and Game Notes
Game 1 Box Score
Game 2 Box Score
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Final: Long ball carrying Bucks past Huskies 21-14, Bucks hit 7 HR's.
With the Bucks trailing 4-2 headed into the bottom of the 3rd, Coach Todd must have passed around the Spinach as the Buckeyes have put on quite the power display erupted for 3 home runs in the inning to currently lead 7-4.
After Stephens fle wout to his centerfield counterpart, senior captain Justin Miller hit a solo shot to right-center. Gus already with a 2-RBI double today, appears to be shaking the rust off and getting out of his slow start.
It didn't take long for another ball to jump off a Buckeye bat and land over the fence. After catch Dan Burkhart received a base-on-balls, shortstop Cory Rupert bangs him in with a home to right field.
Dew followed that with a ground out to second.
Mike Arp singles to right field.
First baseman Matt Streng continues the onslaught with is first career homer driving in Arp with a shot to right field.
UPDATE
After Hurley singles Cory Kovanda gets in on the home run derby with 2-run home run of his own. Bucks 9-4.
UPDATE #2
Michael Stephens doesn't want to get left out of the fun. He follows Kovanda's home run with a solo home run. Bucks have now hit 5 home runs in the bottom of the 3rd, lead 10-4.
The Buckeyes sent 11 batters to the plate in the 3rd, scored 8 runs.
UPDATE #3
Soph. Theron Minium makes his first apperance on the mound for the Bucks this seasn. Minium is coming off of a red-shirt 2008 where he was out for the year with an injury. Minium allowed 2 runs, and struck out 2 in the top of the 4th.
With the Huskies creeping close with the score 10-6, the Bucks once again have answere and stretched their lead. With a Burkhart single to start the inning, back-to-back walks to Rupert and Dew loaded the bases. Arp struck out but Streng delivered with a 2-run single to right.
Then the Bucks continue their game of home run derby. With Dew and Streng still on the bases, Hurley brought them home with a three-run home to right. Kovanda singled to right but Stephens hit into an inning ending 6-4-3 double play. After 4, Bucks 15-6.
UPDATE #4
The Huskies mounted a bit of a comeback, scoring 3 runs each in the 5th and 6th innings to make it 15-12. OSU responded with 5 more runs in the bottom of the 6th, 2 runs scoring on passed balls, 2 more on a Burkhart double. 20-12 after 6. Connecticut put one more on the scoreboard in the top of the 7th, once again the Bucks respond, Matt Streng hits his 2nd HR of the game, the teams 7th to make the score 21-13.
Streng making the start at 1st, moving Miller to 3rd with DeLucia out indefinitely with a broken finger, is 4-for-5 on the day, with 2 HR's, a double, and 5 RBI.
After Stephens fle wout to his centerfield counterpart, senior captain Justin Miller hit a solo shot to right-center. Gus already with a 2-RBI double today, appears to be shaking the rust off and getting out of his slow start.
It didn't take long for another ball to jump off a Buckeye bat and land over the fence. After catch Dan Burkhart received a base-on-balls, shortstop Cory Rupert bangs him in with a home to right field.
Dew followed that with a ground out to second.
Mike Arp singles to right field.
First baseman Matt Streng continues the onslaught with is first career homer driving in Arp with a shot to right field.
UPDATE
After Hurley singles Cory Kovanda gets in on the home run derby with 2-run home run of his own. Bucks 9-4.
UPDATE #2
Michael Stephens doesn't want to get left out of the fun. He follows Kovanda's home run with a solo home run. Bucks have now hit 5 home runs in the bottom of the 3rd, lead 10-4.
The Buckeyes sent 11 batters to the plate in the 3rd, scored 8 runs.
UPDATE #3
Soph. Theron Minium makes his first apperance on the mound for the Bucks this seasn. Minium is coming off of a red-shirt 2008 where he was out for the year with an injury. Minium allowed 2 runs, and struck out 2 in the top of the 4th.
With the Huskies creeping close with the score 10-6, the Bucks once again have answere and stretched their lead. With a Burkhart single to start the inning, back-to-back walks to Rupert and Dew loaded the bases. Arp struck out but Streng delivered with a 2-run single to right.
Then the Bucks continue their game of home run derby. With Dew and Streng still on the bases, Hurley brought them home with a three-run home to right. Kovanda singled to right but Stephens hit into an inning ending 6-4-3 double play. After 4, Bucks 15-6.
UPDATE #4
The Huskies mounted a bit of a comeback, scoring 3 runs each in the 5th and 6th innings to make it 15-12. OSU responded with 5 more runs in the bottom of the 6th, 2 runs scoring on passed balls, 2 more on a Burkhart double. 20-12 after 6. Connecticut put one more on the scoreboard in the top of the 7th, once again the Bucks respond, Matt Streng hits his 2nd HR of the game, the teams 7th to make the score 21-13.
Streng making the start at 1st, moving Miller to 3rd with DeLucia out indefinitely with a broken finger, is 4-for-5 on the day, with 2 HR's, a double, and 5 RBI.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Our Honor Defend
We can say that now that Ohio State finished the season with a 9-7 victory at Iowa Saturday that clinched a spot in the Big Ten tournament, where it will try to defend last year's championship run (Box Score). It is a conference-record 12th consecutive appearance in the tourney for Ohio State which is in for the 20th time in 21 years under head coach Bob Todd.
Big Ten Network Video
The win gave the Buckeyes a 15-15 league record. All 21 of coach Todd's team's have .500 or better records in the Big Ten. It also was the 30th win of the season for the Buckeyes. Todd's teams have won at least 30 games in 23 consecutive seasons.
Jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, the Ohio State offense was aggressive. Iowa got on the board with one in the fourth but the Buckeyes added four more in the fifth for an 8-1 lead. Ohio State managed one more run the rest of the way and had to withstand a furious comeback by Iowa, which score four runs in the final two innings to make it close.
OSU starter J.B. Shuck was as aggressive, scattering five hits and finishing with nine strikeouts in his 7.0 innings. Iowa scored three against Shuck, who won for the 17th time as a Buckeye Saturday. Alex Wimmers and Drew Rucinski struggled in relief until handing the reins over to Eric Best, who picked up his eighth save of the season.
Offensively, Justin Miller led all Buckeyes with three hits, while Cory Rupert (two doubles), Michael Arp and Tyler Engle had two hits each. Rupert and Arp had a pair of RBI apiece.
Big Ten Network Video
The win gave the Buckeyes a 15-15 league record. All 21 of coach Todd's team's have .500 or better records in the Big Ten. It also was the 30th win of the season for the Buckeyes. Todd's teams have won at least 30 games in 23 consecutive seasons.
Jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, the Ohio State offense was aggressive. Iowa got on the board with one in the fourth but the Buckeyes added four more in the fifth for an 8-1 lead. Ohio State managed one more run the rest of the way and had to withstand a furious comeback by Iowa, which score four runs in the final two innings to make it close.
OSU starter J.B. Shuck was as aggressive, scattering five hits and finishing with nine strikeouts in his 7.0 innings. Iowa scored three against Shuck, who won for the 17th time as a Buckeye Saturday. Alex Wimmers and Drew Rucinski struggled in relief until handing the reins over to Eric Best, who picked up his eighth save of the season.
Offensively, Justin Miller led all Buckeyes with three hits, while Cory Rupert (two doubles), Michael Arp and Tyler Engle had two hits each. Rupert and Arp had a pair of RBI apiece.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
10-Spot Lifts OSU to DH Sweep
Ohio State scored 10 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to fuel the team to a 14-8 victory to complete the doubleheader sweep of Illinois Saturday at Bill Davis Stadium. It was the first doubleheader sweep by the Buckeyes this season.
Box Scores: Game One Game Two
The Buckeyes built a 3-1 lead through three innings only to see the Illini take the lead with seven runs in the top of the fifth. Ohio State came right back to take a 13-8 lead thanks to timely hitting, including a three-run double by Justin Miller.
Miller finished the game 3-for-5 with four RBI. Cory Rupert also drove in four in going 3-for-4. Dan Burkhart also was 3-for-4. J.B. Shuck was 2-for-4 and drove in two and Ryan Meade added two hits as well.
The Buckeyes pounded out 16 hits, including doubles by Michael Arp, Miller and Rupert, who also tripled.
Eric Best earned the win in relief after getting the save in game one. He allowed one hit and walked two in his 1.1 innings of work. He replaced Dean Wolosiansky who was roughed up for eight runs on seven hits in 4.0 innings. He did not record a strikeout and walked two. Alex Wimmers pitched the final 1.1 innings and struck out three.
The Buckeyes are now 27-22 overall and moved into fourth place in the league standings with a 13-13 record. Illinois slipped to 29-20 and 15-12.
The teams conclude the series tomorrow with a 1:05 p.m. scheduled first pitch. Severe weather could wash out the finale. Columbus has only a 90 percent chance of rain in the Mother's Day forecast.
Completion of Friday Game
The Fighting Illini led 7-2 when play was suspended in Friday's series opener Friday with Ohio State. Each team added two runs Saturday when play resumed giving Illinois the 9-4 victory.
Friday Box Score
Zach Hurley was 4-for-5 for the Buckeyes and Justin Miller, Dan Burkhart and Tyler Engle each added two hits. The four accounted for 10 of the team's 12 hits. Illinois had 14 hits with five players accounting for 10 hits. The teams combined for five errors. Ohio State had three.
Ohio State got on the board with a solo run in the second and gave up seven unanswered runs, including three runs in each the third and fifth innings. Each team scored one in the sixth to get to the 7-2 interruption point. Ohio State got one run in the bottom of the eighth and another in the ninth, but gave up two in the top of the ninth.
Jake Hale took the loss. He allowed seven runs (just three earned) on nine hits. He struck out two and walked three in 5.2 innings. Josh Edgin pitched 3.1 innings and allowed two runs on five hits, but struck out six. Hale fell to 5-3 on the season.
Saturday Game One
In game the first game of the scheduled doubleheader, it was all Ohio State.
After giving up a Illini run in the top of the first, the Buckeyes responded with three runs in the bottom of the inning. When Illinois added its second run in the top of the sixth, the Buckeyes exploded for sixth to put the game on ice.
Miller was 2-for-4 with three RBI and Burkhart also was 2-for-4. Zach Hurley drove in two and scored two. Ohio State had eight hits and no errors. Illinois had six hits and one error.
Dan DeLucia got the win in his final start at Bill Davis Stadium. He allowed both runs on four hits in 5.1 innings. He struck out five and walked three before handing the game over to Eric Best, who got his seventh save of the season in 1.2 scoreless innings and allowed two hits.
The-Ozone.net Recap
Photo Galleries: Game One Game Two Game Three
Box Scores: Game One Game Two
The Buckeyes built a 3-1 lead through three innings only to see the Illini take the lead with seven runs in the top of the fifth. Ohio State came right back to take a 13-8 lead thanks to timely hitting, including a three-run double by Justin Miller.
Miller finished the game 3-for-5 with four RBI. Cory Rupert also drove in four in going 3-for-4. Dan Burkhart also was 3-for-4. J.B. Shuck was 2-for-4 and drove in two and Ryan Meade added two hits as well.
The Buckeyes pounded out 16 hits, including doubles by Michael Arp, Miller and Rupert, who also tripled.
Eric Best earned the win in relief after getting the save in game one. He allowed one hit and walked two in his 1.1 innings of work. He replaced Dean Wolosiansky who was roughed up for eight runs on seven hits in 4.0 innings. He did not record a strikeout and walked two. Alex Wimmers pitched the final 1.1 innings and struck out three.
The Buckeyes are now 27-22 overall and moved into fourth place in the league standings with a 13-13 record. Illinois slipped to 29-20 and 15-12.
The teams conclude the series tomorrow with a 1:05 p.m. scheduled first pitch. Severe weather could wash out the finale. Columbus has only a 90 percent chance of rain in the Mother's Day forecast.
Completion of Friday Game
The Fighting Illini led 7-2 when play was suspended in Friday's series opener Friday with Ohio State. Each team added two runs Saturday when play resumed giving Illinois the 9-4 victory.
Friday Box Score
Zach Hurley was 4-for-5 for the Buckeyes and Justin Miller, Dan Burkhart and Tyler Engle each added two hits. The four accounted for 10 of the team's 12 hits. Illinois had 14 hits with five players accounting for 10 hits. The teams combined for five errors. Ohio State had three.
Ohio State got on the board with a solo run in the second and gave up seven unanswered runs, including three runs in each the third and fifth innings. Each team scored one in the sixth to get to the 7-2 interruption point. Ohio State got one run in the bottom of the eighth and another in the ninth, but gave up two in the top of the ninth.
Jake Hale took the loss. He allowed seven runs (just three earned) on nine hits. He struck out two and walked three in 5.2 innings. Josh Edgin pitched 3.1 innings and allowed two runs on five hits, but struck out six. Hale fell to 5-3 on the season.
Saturday Game One
In game the first game of the scheduled doubleheader, it was all Ohio State.
After giving up a Illini run in the top of the first, the Buckeyes responded with three runs in the bottom of the inning. When Illinois added its second run in the top of the sixth, the Buckeyes exploded for sixth to put the game on ice.
Miller was 2-for-4 with three RBI and Burkhart also was 2-for-4. Zach Hurley drove in two and scored two. Ohio State had eight hits and no errors. Illinois had six hits and one error.
Dan DeLucia got the win in his final start at Bill Davis Stadium. He allowed both runs on four hits in 5.1 innings. He struck out five and walked three before handing the game over to Eric Best, who got his seventh save of the season in 1.2 scoreless innings and allowed two hits.
The-Ozone.net Recap
Photo Galleries: Game One Game Two Game Three
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Buckeyes Down Thundering Herd, 8-1
Ohio State won the final midweek night game of the season with an 8-1 decision over Marshall Wednesday at Bill Davis Stadium. The Buckeyes now turn their attention to a four-game homestand against Illinois this weekend.
The teams managed to play five innings in a steady rain and had to endure a 22-minute delay between the top and bottom of the second inning. After the delay, Ohio State scored four runs. Ryan Dew led off with a double and Brian DeLucia drove him in with a double of his own. A single by Dan Burkhart plated DeLucia. Tyler Engle doubled putting runners at second and third for Tony Kennedy who singled up the middle to score two more.
Marshall scored its lone run in the top of the third, but Ohio State countered with one in the fourth and three in the fifth. The Buckeyes finsihed the game with 10 hits, including two each by DeLucia, Engle and Justin Miller. Cory Rupert drove in two. Miller and Rupert each hit home runs.
The Herd had just three hits against Buckeye pitching. Andrew Armstrong got the start and the win in 4.0 innings. Alex Wimmers pitched 1.0 inning.
After the Big Ten series with Illinois, the Buckeyes close out the home portion of the schedule against Buffalo Tuesday at 12:05 p.m. in the annual Columbus Public Schools Day.
The teams managed to play five innings in a steady rain and had to endure a 22-minute delay between the top and bottom of the second inning. After the delay, Ohio State scored four runs. Ryan Dew led off with a double and Brian DeLucia drove him in with a double of his own. A single by Dan Burkhart plated DeLucia. Tyler Engle doubled putting runners at second and third for Tony Kennedy who singled up the middle to score two more.
Marshall scored its lone run in the top of the third, but Ohio State countered with one in the fourth and three in the fifth. The Buckeyes finsihed the game with 10 hits, including two each by DeLucia, Engle and Justin Miller. Cory Rupert drove in two. Miller and Rupert each hit home runs.
The Herd had just three hits against Buckeye pitching. Andrew Armstrong got the start and the win in 4.0 innings. Alex Wimmers pitched 1.0 inning.
After the Big Ten series with Illinois, the Buckeyes close out the home portion of the schedule against Buffalo Tuesday at 12:05 p.m. in the annual Columbus Public Schools Day.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Bucks Split Doubleheader, but Boilers Win Series
Ohio State clearly had to be feeling good. After losing the first two games of the series to Purdue, the Buckeyes took the opening game of a Sunday twinbill by an 8-4 count. In game two, they had led 5-1 through seven and appeared to be cruising to a series split, but then the bottom fell out and they ended up losing 7-5.
Ohio State recap
Game One Box Score | Game Two Box Score
The Buckeyes led 5-1 late in the first game and allowed three runs in the sixth before coming back with three of their own for a four-run victory. In the second game, they led by the same margin heading to the eighth, but Purdue scored three runs to make it a one-run game. Ohio State got nothing in the bottom of the eighth.
In the top of the ninth Buckeye killer Ryne White hit a three-run bomb to right. White hit two home runs Friday nearly single-handedly win the opener. Sunday he won the finale. There were two on and one out when he came to the plate so there was clearly a spot open for him on base. I’m fairly certain I would have taken my chances on Jordan Comadena and Dan Black who followed White’s heroics. Comadena ended up grounding out and Black struck out, though clearly they were up in non-pressure situations and a two-run lead rather than trying to make something happen.
Shuck, the starting pitcher in game two, went 7.0 innings and allowed just one run on four hits. He struck out seven and walked two. Alex Wimmers gave up the homer to White. Those were the only runs he allowed on two hits in 2.0 innings. The loss was his first collegiate decision.
After three RBI in the first game, Miller went a perfect 4-for-4 and drove in another run in game two. The Cories each added two hits. Cory Kovanda was 2-for-3 with two RBI and Cory Rupert was 2-for-4. Purdue scored its seven runs on eight hits and committed an error while Ohio State scored five runs on 11 hits and committed two errors.
In game one, he Buckeyes built a 5-1 lead through the first three innings of game one and survived a three-run sixth by the Boilermakers that pulled them within a 5-4 score. The Buckeye Nine scored three runs of their own in the bottom of the frame to reclaim a four-run lead. Tyler Engle and Shuck delivered singles with one out. Then after another out the runners both moved into scoring position on a wild pitch. Engle scored on a single by pinch hitter Michael Arp and Miller plated two more with a single to left.
Shuck was 2-for-3 and Kovanda was 2-for-4 though it was Miller’s three RBI that propelled Ohio State, which finished the game with 12 hits and two errors. Every Buckeye with a plate appearance had a hit. Purdue collected nine hits, including eight off OSU starter Dean Wolosiansky, who pitched 5.2 innings to get the win. He is now 5-2. Eric Best pitched the final 1.1 innings.
The-Ozone.net recap The-Ozone.net Photo Galleries: Game 3 and Game 4
Ohio State is now 19-15 on the season and 8-7 in conference play while Purdue, by virtue of taking three of four games in Columbus, is now 20-17 and 12-4 in the Big Ten. This was the first series win by Purdue against a Bob Todd-led Ohio State team. The Buckeyes welcome Akron Wednesday for a double dip beginning at 4:05 p.m.
Ohio State recap
Game One Box Score | Game Two Box Score
The Buckeyes led 5-1 late in the first game and allowed three runs in the sixth before coming back with three of their own for a four-run victory. In the second game, they led by the same margin heading to the eighth, but Purdue scored three runs to make it a one-run game. Ohio State got nothing in the bottom of the eighth.
In the top of the ninth Buckeye killer Ryne White hit a three-run bomb to right. White hit two home runs Friday nearly single-handedly win the opener. Sunday he won the finale. There were two on and one out when he came to the plate so there was clearly a spot open for him on base. I’m fairly certain I would have taken my chances on Jordan Comadena and Dan Black who followed White’s heroics. Comadena ended up grounding out and Black struck out, though clearly they were up in non-pressure situations and a two-run lead rather than trying to make something happen.
Shuck, the starting pitcher in game two, went 7.0 innings and allowed just one run on four hits. He struck out seven and walked two. Alex Wimmers gave up the homer to White. Those were the only runs he allowed on two hits in 2.0 innings. The loss was his first collegiate decision.
After three RBI in the first game, Miller went a perfect 4-for-4 and drove in another run in game two. The Cories each added two hits. Cory Kovanda was 2-for-3 with two RBI and Cory Rupert was 2-for-4. Purdue scored its seven runs on eight hits and committed an error while Ohio State scored five runs on 11 hits and committed two errors.
In game one, he Buckeyes built a 5-1 lead through the first three innings of game one and survived a three-run sixth by the Boilermakers that pulled them within a 5-4 score. The Buckeye Nine scored three runs of their own in the bottom of the frame to reclaim a four-run lead. Tyler Engle and Shuck delivered singles with one out. Then after another out the runners both moved into scoring position on a wild pitch. Engle scored on a single by pinch hitter Michael Arp and Miller plated two more with a single to left.
Shuck was 2-for-3 and Kovanda was 2-for-4 though it was Miller’s three RBI that propelled Ohio State, which finished the game with 12 hits and two errors. Every Buckeye with a plate appearance had a hit. Purdue collected nine hits, including eight off OSU starter Dean Wolosiansky, who pitched 5.2 innings to get the win. He is now 5-2. Eric Best pitched the final 1.1 innings.
The-Ozone.net recap The-Ozone.net Photo Galleries: Game 3 and Game 4
Ohio State is now 19-15 on the season and 8-7 in conference play while Purdue, by virtue of taking three of four games in Columbus, is now 20-17 and 12-4 in the Big Ten. This was the first series win by Purdue against a Bob Todd-led Ohio State team. The Buckeyes welcome Akron Wednesday for a double dip beginning at 4:05 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 2008
More Friday Night Fireworks
Ohio State turned back Minnesota, 11-6, Friday in the opener of a four-game set at Bill Davis Stadium (box score). The Buckeyes used 13 hits and five Golden Gopher errors to earn the win before fireworks lit up the sky.
The Scarlet and Gray build a 6-2 lead through 3.0 innings. Goldy pulled within three runs, 6-3, with a run in the fourth before Ohio State added three more in the sixth to move ahead 9-3. Minnesota finally got to OSU starter Jake Hale in the seventh, touching him for three runs to again close within three, but two more Buckeye runs crossed in the eighth.
Cory Rupert was 3-for-4 to pace the Buckeyes, while J.B. Shuck and Zach Hurley each were 2-for-4. Hurley's two hits were doubles. Tony Kennedy was 0-for-5 but finished the game with a pair of RBI (fielder's choice and a ground out). Justin Miller and Ryan Dew also contributed two RBI a piece. Nine Buckeyes accounted for the 13 hits.
Minnesota had 12 hits, including 10 off Hale, who finished with just four strikeouts in his 6.1 innings. In six starts this season, the Buckeye junior is now 3-0. Eric Best pitched the final 2.2 innings, allowing just two hits with three strikeouts.
The Buckeyes have scored 26 runs and have outscored their opponents by 20 runs in the opening game of their first two Big Ten series. Ohio State defeated Penn State last Friday night 15-0 in the league opener. Minnesota recap.
Ohio State (14-8, 3-2) and Minnesota (12-12, 2-3) continue this series Saturday with a doubleheader beginning at 1:05 p.m. Both games will be televised by the Big Ten Network.
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The Scarlet and Gray build a 6-2 lead through 3.0 innings. Goldy pulled within three runs, 6-3, with a run in the fourth before Ohio State added three more in the sixth to move ahead 9-3. Minnesota finally got to OSU starter Jake Hale in the seventh, touching him for three runs to again close within three, but two more Buckeye runs crossed in the eighth.
Cory Rupert was 3-for-4 to pace the Buckeyes, while J.B. Shuck and Zach Hurley each were 2-for-4. Hurley's two hits were doubles. Tony Kennedy was 0-for-5 but finished the game with a pair of RBI (fielder's choice and a ground out). Justin Miller and Ryan Dew also contributed two RBI a piece. Nine Buckeyes accounted for the 13 hits.
Minnesota had 12 hits, including 10 off Hale, who finished with just four strikeouts in his 6.1 innings. In six starts this season, the Buckeye junior is now 3-0. Eric Best pitched the final 2.2 innings, allowing just two hits with three strikeouts.
The Buckeyes have scored 26 runs and have outscored their opponents by 20 runs in the opening game of their first two Big Ten series. Ohio State defeated Penn State last Friday night 15-0 in the league opener. Minnesota recap.
Ohio State (14-8, 3-2) and Minnesota (12-12, 2-3) continue this series Saturday with a doubleheader beginning at 1:05 p.m. Both games will be televised by the Big Ten Network.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Ohio State Wins Home Opener, 9-1, vs. Pitt
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The Buckeyes claimed a 9-1 victory vs. Pittsburgh Wednesday (box score) afternoon in the team's home opener. The win, which ushered in the 12th season at Bill Davis Stadium, was the team's 10th "W" of the year in 16 tries.
Ohio State out hit the Panthers 11-5 and got three RBI from Ryan Meade in a 2-for-5 afternoon. Cory Kovanda and Cory Rupert also had two hits. Tony Kennedy doubled in his only official at bat. He also walked three times. The Buckeyes drew six walks in the game and struck out only five times.
Starting pitcher Andrew Armstrong allowed one unearned, first-inning run on two hits in his 5.0-inning outing. Drew Rucinski, Eric Best and Alex Wimmers allowed three hits but kept Pitt off the scoreboard in their four combined innings.
After Pitt scored in the first, the Buckeyes took the lead in the bottom of the inning with a pair of runs, added two more in the second, another in the fifth and then exploded for four more in the sixth. Click here to read the Pitt recap.
Each team committed an error. Just 636 fans watched the Wednesday matinee. I'm sure the crowds will be much better this weekend in the four games against Penn State.
The Buckeyes claimed a 9-1 victory vs. Pittsburgh Wednesday (box score) afternoon in the team's home opener. The win, which ushered in the 12th season at Bill Davis Stadium, was the team's 10th "W" of the year in 16 tries.
Ohio State out hit the Panthers 11-5 and got three RBI from Ryan Meade in a 2-for-5 afternoon. Cory Kovanda and Cory Rupert also had two hits. Tony Kennedy doubled in his only official at bat. He also walked three times. The Buckeyes drew six walks in the game and struck out only five times.
Starting pitcher Andrew Armstrong allowed one unearned, first-inning run on two hits in his 5.0-inning outing. Drew Rucinski, Eric Best and Alex Wimmers allowed three hits but kept Pitt off the scoreboard in their four combined innings.
After Pitt scored in the first, the Buckeyes took the lead in the bottom of the inning with a pair of runs, added two more in the second, another in the fifth and then exploded for four more in the sixth. Click here to read the Pitt recap.
Each team committed an error. Just 636 fans watched the Wednesday matinee. I'm sure the crowds will be much better this weekend in the four games against Penn State.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Ugh! Bucks Lose to Air Force 9-8
With the score tied and the bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, Ohio State pitcher Drew Rucinski hit Air Force second baseman Jon McMahon to give the Falcons a 9-8 win over the Buckeyes (box score) in the opening game of the Papa John’s Palm Beach Challenge.
The Buckeyes took an 8-6 lead in the top of the inning after Cory Rupert drove in J.B. Shuck, who led off the inning with a triple. Rupert scored on a ground-ball, double play. Eric Best returned to the mound in the bottom of the inning and gave up a lead-off single before getting a strikeout. But the Buckeyes went with Rucinski, who hit his first batter, Nathan Carter, before giving up a two-run triple to Addison Gentry. Rucinski walked Ben Ausbun, then intentionally walked Jason Griggs to load the bases before his second hit by pitch cost the Buckeyes the game.
It is a tough loss for the Buckeyes, who fell to 4-3. It was the third win for Air Force in 10 games this season. Ohio State, which committed two errors, out-hit its opponent 12-9. Rupert led the team with three hits in the No. 2 spot in the lineup. Lead-off batter J.B. Shuck and Cory Kovanda, batting ninth, each had two hits. Dan DeLucia got the start and lasted five innings, allowing two runs on six hits. He did not have a strikeout but walked one.
The Buckeyes play Maine Saturday at 5 p.m. and close out the weekend vs. UConn Sunday at noon.
The Buckeyes took an 8-6 lead in the top of the inning after Cory Rupert drove in J.B. Shuck, who led off the inning with a triple. Rupert scored on a ground-ball, double play. Eric Best returned to the mound in the bottom of the inning and gave up a lead-off single before getting a strikeout. But the Buckeyes went with Rucinski, who hit his first batter, Nathan Carter, before giving up a two-run triple to Addison Gentry. Rucinski walked Ben Ausbun, then intentionally walked Jason Griggs to load the bases before his second hit by pitch cost the Buckeyes the game.
It is a tough loss for the Buckeyes, who fell to 4-3. It was the third win for Air Force in 10 games this season. Ohio State, which committed two errors, out-hit its opponent 12-9. Rupert led the team with three hits in the No. 2 spot in the lineup. Lead-off batter J.B. Shuck and Cory Kovanda, batting ninth, each had two hits. Dan DeLucia got the start and lasted five innings, allowing two runs on six hits. He did not have a strikeout but walked one.
The Buckeyes play Maine Saturday at 5 p.m. and close out the weekend vs. UConn Sunday at noon.
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