It has nearly been a month since I last spoke on the Ohio State baseball team. As I resume those duties I realize not much as changed. I last updated the Buckeyes' record with the team at 8-10 overall and 0-0, on the eve of the Big Ten season. I come back with the team having gone 2-2 in non-conference play, defeating Akron twice, while falling to Bowling Green and Miami, while going 6-6 in conference play, to leave Ohio State still 2 games under .500 at 16-18, with the even conference mark after today's 10-9 loss to Penn State.
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Back in the saddle
Sorry for the unannounced leave of absence. Life and a few difficulties arose keeping me out of the loop.
There's been some good, and some really bad of the last two weeks, but all will be discussed.
Now is a good time to get back in the flow of things as the Big Ten is nearing its midway point, and the much-anticipated series with Michigan is on eve.
Until then, hopefully the Scarlet & Gray can get back on the right track with a win today, clinching the series against Penn State. Dean Wolosiansky is on the mound, looking to build off of a solid relief outing on Wednesday against Akron, hoping to erase memories of last Sunday in East Lansing.
Zach Hurley and Michael Stephens will look to continue their offensive tear, in front of hopefully more than 700 Buckeye backers in Bill Davis Stadium. Really less than 700 fans for a Saturday conference game? Come on people. Not that you can blame anyone who refuses to support whats ongoing under Bob Todd's watch.
There's been some good, and some really bad of the last two weeks, but all will be discussed.
Now is a good time to get back in the flow of things as the Big Ten is nearing its midway point, and the much-anticipated series with Michigan is on eve.
Until then, hopefully the Scarlet & Gray can get back on the right track with a win today, clinching the series against Penn State. Dean Wolosiansky is on the mound, looking to build off of a solid relief outing on Wednesday against Akron, hoping to erase memories of last Sunday in East Lansing.
Zach Hurley and Michael Stephens will look to continue their offensive tear, in front of hopefully more than 700 Buckeye backers in Bill Davis Stadium. Really less than 700 fans for a Saturday conference game? Come on people. Not that you can blame anyone who refuses to support whats ongoing under Bob Todd's watch.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Bucks fall 15-11 to Penn State in Series Finale
The Nittany Lions countered a five-run Ohio State fifth inning, which gave OSU an 8-7 lead, with six runs in its half of the fifth and two more in the eighth to improve to 14-10 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten. Ohio State, No. 16 nationally, had its three-game win streak snapped and drops to 20-4 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten.
Ohio State started two-time Big Ten pitcher of the week Alex Wimmers, but the talented sophomore managed just 2.1 innings and was followed on the mound by Andrew Armstrong, Theron Minium, Drew Rucinski and Jake Hale.
Early on it was a pedestrian, 2-1, game entering the bottom of the third inning with Ohio State in the lead thanks to a two-out, Cory Kovanda double that scored Matt Streng and Zach Hurley.
Wimmers had worked in the drizzle with a man on and nobody out in the first and second innings, allowing just one second inning run on a weak grounder to third that ended up ricocheting off the bag for an RBI hit.
The drizzle, which had stopped for Ohio State’s third inning at-bat, returned and Penn State loaded the bases with one out on a walk, bloop single and a hit-by-pitch. Another walk tied the score and when Ben Heath cleared the bases with a double to right center field, Wimmers’ day was done.
Armstrong came in but when the third inning had ended, the Nittany Lions had scored six runs off just two hits, but had benefited from six walks and the hit batsmen to take a 7-2 lead.
Ohio State came back. Tyler Engle had a two-out, RBI single in the fourth to bring the Buckeyes to within 7-3. When Michael Stephens spanked a double to right center in the fifth to score Hurley and Kovanda, who had walked and reached on a sweet bunt single, respectively, there was a new ball game at 7-5. Dan Burkhart followed with a single to right center that scored Stephens, made the score 7-6, and chased Penn State starter Calvin Brumley.
Michael Arp drew a walk off reliever Mike Lorentson and Ryan Dew singled to load the bases. Engle followed with a walk that tied the score and then Matt Streng walked for an 8-7 Ohio State lead and a successful comeback – for the time being – from five runs down.
Penn State responded with a six-run fifth inning – off five hits – to take a 13-8 lead. The big hit was a two-run double by Michael Glantz.
Scoring in its fourth consecutive inning, the Buckeyes got two runs back in the sixth off a Michael Arp sacrifice fly and an RBI single by Dew.
After Rucinski set the Penn State hitters down in order in the sixth, Ohio State scored one in the seventh – an RBI single by Stephens – to creep to within 13-11. To help the cause, Rucinski had a second consecutive 1-2-3 inning in the seventh to keep the Buckeyes within striking distance.
A second comeback in this marathon game wouldn’t happen, though. Ohio State went down in order in the eighth and had two runners on in the ninth, but couldn’t score.
Kovanda led Ohio State offensively with four hits, two runs and two RBI. Stephens had two hits and three RBI and four other Buckeyes had multi-hit games as the Buckeyes had 15 hits. Penn State scored its 15 runs off 12 hits.
Reliever David Lutz pitched 2.0 innings to pick up the win and improve to 3-0. Ryan Ignas his second save by striking out the two batters he faced in the ninth with men aboard. Reliever Theron Minium gets the loss (0-1).
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Ohio State started two-time Big Ten pitcher of the week Alex Wimmers, but the talented sophomore managed just 2.1 innings and was followed on the mound by Andrew Armstrong, Theron Minium, Drew Rucinski and Jake Hale.
Early on it was a pedestrian, 2-1, game entering the bottom of the third inning with Ohio State in the lead thanks to a two-out, Cory Kovanda double that scored Matt Streng and Zach Hurley.
Wimmers had worked in the drizzle with a man on and nobody out in the first and second innings, allowing just one second inning run on a weak grounder to third that ended up ricocheting off the bag for an RBI hit.
The drizzle, which had stopped for Ohio State’s third inning at-bat, returned and Penn State loaded the bases with one out on a walk, bloop single and a hit-by-pitch. Another walk tied the score and when Ben Heath cleared the bases with a double to right center field, Wimmers’ day was done.
Armstrong came in but when the third inning had ended, the Nittany Lions had scored six runs off just two hits, but had benefited from six walks and the hit batsmen to take a 7-2 lead.
Ohio State came back. Tyler Engle had a two-out, RBI single in the fourth to bring the Buckeyes to within 7-3. When Michael Stephens spanked a double to right center in the fifth to score Hurley and Kovanda, who had walked and reached on a sweet bunt single, respectively, there was a new ball game at 7-5. Dan Burkhart followed with a single to right center that scored Stephens, made the score 7-6, and chased Penn State starter Calvin Brumley.
Michael Arp drew a walk off reliever Mike Lorentson and Ryan Dew singled to load the bases. Engle followed with a walk that tied the score and then Matt Streng walked for an 8-7 Ohio State lead and a successful comeback – for the time being – from five runs down.
Penn State responded with a six-run fifth inning – off five hits – to take a 13-8 lead. The big hit was a two-run double by Michael Glantz.
Scoring in its fourth consecutive inning, the Buckeyes got two runs back in the sixth off a Michael Arp sacrifice fly and an RBI single by Dew.
After Rucinski set the Penn State hitters down in order in the sixth, Ohio State scored one in the seventh – an RBI single by Stephens – to creep to within 13-11. To help the cause, Rucinski had a second consecutive 1-2-3 inning in the seventh to keep the Buckeyes within striking distance.
A second comeback in this marathon game wouldn’t happen, though. Ohio State went down in order in the eighth and had two runners on in the ninth, but couldn’t score.
Kovanda led Ohio State offensively with four hits, two runs and two RBI. Stephens had two hits and three RBI and four other Buckeyes had multi-hit games as the Buckeyes had 15 hits. Penn State scored its 15 runs off 12 hits.
Reliever David Lutz pitched 2.0 innings to pick up the win and improve to 3-0. Ryan Ignas his second save by striking out the two batters he faced in the ninth with men aboard. Reliever Theron Minium gets the loss (0-1).
Bucks Now 20-4
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Ohio State Defeats Penn State 12-2, Aim for Sweep
Eric Best pitched a career-best 6.0 innings and Matt Streng hit two home runs in a game for the second time this season to lead No. 16 Ohio State to a 12-2 win over Penn State Saturday at Medlar Field. Ohio State is now 20-3 on the season and 2-0 in the Big Ten. Penn State is 13-10 and 0-2.
Best scattered six hits, gave up just two earned runs and struck out four while improving his record to 4-0 this season with the win. Drew Rucinski closed out the seventh inning and Jake Hale retired all six batters he faced in the final two innings and finished his 12th consecutive game without allowing a run.
Streng, who hit two home runs against UConn March 1, hit a solo shot in the third and a two-run blast in the seventh that gave the Buckeyes a 7-2 lead. He also had a single in the sixth (and four RBI) to lead an 18-hit Ohio State attack. Ryan Dew had four singles and scored two runs. Dan Burkhart, Justin Miller, Zach Hurley and Michael Stephens also had multi-hit games with two apiece. Streng (three runs scored) and Tyler Engle, Burkhart and Hurley (two runs apiece) joined Dew with multi-runs scored. Engle also had a pair of RBI.
Ohio State scored a run in the first and another in the third to take a 2-0 lead. Hurley scored from second base on a Stephens first-inning single and Streng sent a Scott Kelley (3-3 with the loss) pitch deep into the right field stands for a solo home run in the third, his fourth of the season.
Hurley saved a run in the fourth inning by ranging to his left into deep left center field to make a diving grab of a Jordan Steranka liner. Cory Wine would have scored from second had Hurley not made the play that preserved a 2-0 lead.
Best cruised through the first four innings by allowing only two hits and getting four strikeouts. He issued his only two walks of the game with one out in the fifth and he gave up his first run when Bobby Jacobs singled. But he got the next two hitters on ground outs to close the fifth inning with Ohio State still in the lead at 2-1.
Three consecutive two-out singles – by Dew, Tyler Engle and Streng – in the sixth inning, plus a throwing error, netted two more runs for the Buckeyes and increased the lead from 2-1 to a less-tenuous 4-1. Engle’s hit was the key hit. Making only his seventh start of the season due to injury and with just 14 at-bats, he laced a single to center to score Burkhart, who had singled earlier in the inning, from second. When the throw to the plate sailed high, both Dew and Engle moved up with Dew eventually scoring on Streng’s wicked-bounce shot off the first baseman’s chest.
Three more runs in the eighth and five more in the ninth iced the victory. Streng’s home run was the big blow in the eighth inning and the ninth-inning runs were compliments of three singles, two walks and an error.
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Best scattered six hits, gave up just two earned runs and struck out four while improving his record to 4-0 this season with the win. Drew Rucinski closed out the seventh inning and Jake Hale retired all six batters he faced in the final two innings and finished his 12th consecutive game without allowing a run.
Streng, who hit two home runs against UConn March 1, hit a solo shot in the third and a two-run blast in the seventh that gave the Buckeyes a 7-2 lead. He also had a single in the sixth (and four RBI) to lead an 18-hit Ohio State attack. Ryan Dew had four singles and scored two runs. Dan Burkhart, Justin Miller, Zach Hurley and Michael Stephens also had multi-hit games with two apiece. Streng (three runs scored) and Tyler Engle, Burkhart and Hurley (two runs apiece) joined Dew with multi-runs scored. Engle also had a pair of RBI.
Ohio State scored a run in the first and another in the third to take a 2-0 lead. Hurley scored from second base on a Stephens first-inning single and Streng sent a Scott Kelley (3-3 with the loss) pitch deep into the right field stands for a solo home run in the third, his fourth of the season.
Hurley saved a run in the fourth inning by ranging to his left into deep left center field to make a diving grab of a Jordan Steranka liner. Cory Wine would have scored from second had Hurley not made the play that preserved a 2-0 lead.
Best cruised through the first four innings by allowing only two hits and getting four strikeouts. He issued his only two walks of the game with one out in the fifth and he gave up his first run when Bobby Jacobs singled. But he got the next two hitters on ground outs to close the fifth inning with Ohio State still in the lead at 2-1.
Three consecutive two-out singles – by Dew, Tyler Engle and Streng – in the sixth inning, plus a throwing error, netted two more runs for the Buckeyes and increased the lead from 2-1 to a less-tenuous 4-1. Engle’s hit was the key hit. Making only his seventh start of the season due to injury and with just 14 at-bats, he laced a single to center to score Burkhart, who had singled earlier in the inning, from second. When the throw to the plate sailed high, both Dew and Engle moved up with Dew eventually scoring on Streng’s wicked-bounce shot off the first baseman’s chest.
Three more runs in the eighth and five more in the ninth iced the victory. Streng’s home run was the big blow in the eighth inning and the ninth-inning runs were compliments of three singles, two walks and an error.
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Ohio State Wins Big Ten Opener
Big innings, quality pitching lead to 8-3 win over Penn State.
A five-run fifth inning erased a 2-0 deficit and carried No. 16 Ohio State to an 8-3 win over Penn State Friday in the Big Ten Conference opener for both schools. The win improved Ohio State’s record to 19-3 and Penn State, which had won six consecutive games, drops to 13-9 on the year.
Sophomore Dean Wolosiansky allowed just five hits and two runs through 7.0 innings to improve to 4-1 on the season. Wolosiansky walked two and struck out six before giving way to Drew Rucinski in the eighth inning.
Offensively, Zach Hurley had two hits, two runs scored and two RBI and Michael Stephens and Justin Miller had two RBI apiece. The Buckeyes totaled eight hits while Penn State was held to six, half of which came in the first inning.
Penn State scored twice in that first inning to take a 2-0 lead. The Blue and Whites loaded the bases with nobody out on two singles and a walk, but Wolosiansky got hot-hitting Cory Wine - .442 avg. coming into the game – to ground into a home-to-first double play. Matt Sterenka then singled to center to drive home both runs.
The Buckeyes, meanwhile, were not presenting any difficulties for Penn State starter T.J. Macy, who came in with a 2-1 record and a 1.41 ERA and with impressive outings this season against Texas and Rutgers. Macy threw double play balls in each of the first two innings, he had a three-up-three-down inning in the third and the Buckeyes’ leadoff runner in the fourth was caught stealing in another 1-2-3 inning.
The Buckeyes finally got to Macy and took the lead with a five-run fifth inning with all the runs scored with two out. Cory Rupert and Ryan Dew singled and Michael Arp and Matt Streng walked to make the score 2-1. Hurley ripped a single up the middle to score two more and, after Cory Kovanda walked, Stephens singled sharply to left to score two more and give the Buckeyes a 5-2 lead.
Three more runs in the eighth extended the lead. Hurley led off with a double and after Kovanda walked for the third time, both runners moved up on a wild pitch. Hurley scored on Stephens’ sacrifice fly and Kovanda came home on Miller’s towering home run to left field, his fourth of the season and the 29th on the year for the Buckeyes.
Wolosiansky kept the Buckeyes in the game by not allowing another through the next six innings. He helped himself by striking out the side in the fourth after giving up a leadoff single to Wine. Then he got three consecutive outs after hitting the first two batters in the fifth. He enjoyed another 1-2-3 inning in the sixth and with a runner on in the seventh, he got another strikeout and a groundout to end the inning and his fine Friday in Happy Valley.
Penn State scored a run in the ninth off Rucinski, but that would be it.
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A five-run fifth inning erased a 2-0 deficit and carried No. 16 Ohio State to an 8-3 win over Penn State Friday in the Big Ten Conference opener for both schools. The win improved Ohio State’s record to 19-3 and Penn State, which had won six consecutive games, drops to 13-9 on the year.
Sophomore Dean Wolosiansky allowed just five hits and two runs through 7.0 innings to improve to 4-1 on the season. Wolosiansky walked two and struck out six before giving way to Drew Rucinski in the eighth inning.
Offensively, Zach Hurley had two hits, two runs scored and two RBI and Michael Stephens and Justin Miller had two RBI apiece. The Buckeyes totaled eight hits while Penn State was held to six, half of which came in the first inning.
Penn State scored twice in that first inning to take a 2-0 lead. The Blue and Whites loaded the bases with nobody out on two singles and a walk, but Wolosiansky got hot-hitting Cory Wine - .442 avg. coming into the game – to ground into a home-to-first double play. Matt Sterenka then singled to center to drive home both runs.
The Buckeyes, meanwhile, were not presenting any difficulties for Penn State starter T.J. Macy, who came in with a 2-1 record and a 1.41 ERA and with impressive outings this season against Texas and Rutgers. Macy threw double play balls in each of the first two innings, he had a three-up-three-down inning in the third and the Buckeyes’ leadoff runner in the fourth was caught stealing in another 1-2-3 inning.
The Buckeyes finally got to Macy and took the lead with a five-run fifth inning with all the runs scored with two out. Cory Rupert and Ryan Dew singled and Michael Arp and Matt Streng walked to make the score 2-1. Hurley ripped a single up the middle to score two more and, after Cory Kovanda walked, Stephens singled sharply to left to score two more and give the Buckeyes a 5-2 lead.
Three more runs in the eighth extended the lead. Hurley led off with a double and after Kovanda walked for the third time, both runners moved up on a wild pitch. Hurley scored on Stephens’ sacrifice fly and Kovanda came home on Miller’s towering home run to left field, his fourth of the season and the 29th on the year for the Buckeyes.
Wolosiansky kept the Buckeyes in the game by not allowing another through the next six innings. He helped himself by striking out the side in the fourth after giving up a leadoff single to Wine. Then he got three consecutive outs after hitting the first two batters in the fifth. He enjoyed another 1-2-3 inning in the sixth and with a runner on in the seventh, he got another strikeout and a groundout to end the inning and his fine Friday in Happy Valley.
Penn State scored a run in the ninth off Rucinski, but that would be it.
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Bucks open Big Ten Play; Glance at Penn State Series
The Ohio State Buckeyes, after playing their first 21 games over the course of five weekends in the state of Florida, open their 2009 Big Ten Conference campaign at Penn State Friday thru Sunday. The three-game series will be played at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, on the Penn State campus. Game times are 6:30 p.m. Friday and 2 and 1 p.m., respectively, Saturday and Sunday.
STARTERS
The Buckeyes' starters for this weekend are to be determined.
THREE-GAME SERIES RETURNS
Big Ten Conference series will consist of three nine-inning games. The league has ended its four-game series format that included a 7-inning, Saturday doubleheader and had been in place since 1981.
This Week in Ohio State Baseball
No. 16 Ohio State (18-3; 15-15/5th Big Ten Conference in 2008)
Game 22: at Penn State (13-8 2009; 27-31; 17-15/3rd in 2008)
Friday, March 27 - 6:30 p.m.
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
Game 23: at Penn State
Saturday, March 28 - 2 p.m.
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
Game 24: at Penn State
Sunday, March 29 - 6:30 p.m.
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
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OHIO STATE vs. PENN STATE
Ohio State leads the all-time series with Penn State, which began in 1958, 51-27. The teams split four games last season in Columbus. The teams are 6-6 in the last 12 games dating back to 2006. Ohio State has won nine and lost only two of the 17 four-game series with the Nittany Lions. There have been six series ties. Also:
• Ohio State is 20-12 in Big Ten series games played at State College.
• Penn State won the only series the two teams have played at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, 3-1 in 2007. The Ohio State win came in the last game and secured a spot in the Big Ten tourney.
• Ohio State is 20-14 in games at Penn State.
• Ohio State leads, 3-1 on neutral fields, and 28-12 in games played in Columbus.
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STARTERS
The Buckeyes' starters for this weekend are to be determined.
THREE-GAME SERIES RETURNS
Big Ten Conference series will consist of three nine-inning games. The league has ended its four-game series format that included a 7-inning, Saturday doubleheader and had been in place since 1981.
This Week in Ohio State Baseball
No. 16 Ohio State (18-3; 15-15/5th Big Ten Conference in 2008)
Game 22: at Penn State (13-8 2009; 27-31; 17-15/3rd in 2008)
Friday, March 27 - 6:30 p.m.
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
Game 23: at Penn State
Saturday, March 28 - 2 p.m.
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
Game 24: at Penn State
Sunday, March 29 - 6:30 p.m.
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
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OHIO STATE vs. PENN STATE
Ohio State leads the all-time series with Penn State, which began in 1958, 51-27. The teams split four games last season in Columbus. The teams are 6-6 in the last 12 games dating back to 2006. Ohio State has won nine and lost only two of the 17 four-game series with the Nittany Lions. There have been six series ties. Also:
• Ohio State is 20-12 in Big Ten series games played at State College.
• Penn State won the only series the two teams have played at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, 3-1 in 2007. The Ohio State win came in the last game and secured a spot in the Big Ten tourney.
• Ohio State is 20-14 in games at Penn State.
• Ohio State leads, 3-1 on neutral fields, and 28-12 in games played in Columbus.
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The Daily Collegian: Penn State begins conference play against OSU
By Eddie Gentile
Collegian Staff Writer
Heading into the weekend, the Penn State baseball team holds a six-game win streak with an average margin of victory of more than five runs.
But don't expect those numbers to soften this team's focus.
"We aren't looking back and saying 'Yea, we won six straight,' " head coach Robbie Wine said. "I think, better yet, we're looking ahead to Ohio State. Everybody is ready to start Big Ten play."
This weekend, the Penn State baseball team (13-8) will host the No. 28 Ohio State Buckeyes (18-3) at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park to open the Big Ten season.
While the Nittany Lions are currently riding on the momentum of their season-best six wins in a row, the Buckeyes enter Medlar Field as one of the more talented baseball clubs in the nation.
Ohio State is the home of two of the Big Ten's top statistical pitchers. Alex Wimmers sits at a perfect 5-0 record with a 1.62 ERA as a starter and Buckeyes' hurler Drew Rucinski has racked up a 5-1 record with a 2.57 ERA.
Earlier this week, Wimmers pitched five innings of hitless baseball on only three days of rest against the No. 2 Miami Hurricanes before Rucinski entered in a relief role to allow just one hit in his three innings of work. The Buckeyes took down the Hurricanes, 7-1.
The Lions players and coach said they had no particular attack plan to crack the Buckeyes' pitching staff, but instead look to continue what has been working so well at the plate during the team's current hot streak.
"Our motto this year is try and get one run an inning, and we try to average nine runs a game," Lions outfielder Grant Youngblood said. "We're just going to have to be ready go."
Freshman third baseman Jordan Steranka and Youngblood both said the Lion batters have also been approaching the plate with one goal in mind: put the ball in play.
That one-run-an-inning philosophy and simple just-make-contact mindset has Penn State averaging more than eight runs a game in its last six contests, something pitcher Paul Cianciolo says has given him and the rest of the staff confidence on the mound by working with margin for error.
"Any pitcher on our staff has an advantage because we can go out there and put up six runs any inning," Cianciolo said. "It's huge, especially when heading into a big weekend like Ohio State. It's just great to build momentum to go against Ohio State."
Giving the Penn State pitchers confidence may play an especially large role in this weekend's Big Ten opening series.
Not only do the Buckeyes boast a talented pitching staff, but, as a team, Ohio State has the most runs for in the Big Ten -- 199 -- and the best team batting average -- .339 -- compared to Penn States 151 runs and .311 average over the same number of games.
"I haven't really looked into the stats and what they've been doing yet," Wine said Wednesday night. "You're going to have to go out there and not beat yourself and hope for a couple of breaks every once and a while."
The Lions realize the task at hand and have experience facing some of the nation's top talent as they matched up and dropped four straight against No. 9 Texas earlier this year.
But unlike then, Penn State has renewed confidence and momentum to cruise on heading into this weekend's beginning of conference play.
"We know they're a great opponent. But we've been playing well and we have a lot of confidence right now," Steranka said. "We just want to keep that going."
Penn State Student News
Collegian Staff Writer
Heading into the weekend, the Penn State baseball team holds a six-game win streak with an average margin of victory of more than five runs.
But don't expect those numbers to soften this team's focus.
"We aren't looking back and saying 'Yea, we won six straight,' " head coach Robbie Wine said. "I think, better yet, we're looking ahead to Ohio State. Everybody is ready to start Big Ten play."
This weekend, the Penn State baseball team (13-8) will host the No. 28 Ohio State Buckeyes (18-3) at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park to open the Big Ten season.
While the Nittany Lions are currently riding on the momentum of their season-best six wins in a row, the Buckeyes enter Medlar Field as one of the more talented baseball clubs in the nation.
Ohio State is the home of two of the Big Ten's top statistical pitchers. Alex Wimmers sits at a perfect 5-0 record with a 1.62 ERA as a starter and Buckeyes' hurler Drew Rucinski has racked up a 5-1 record with a 2.57 ERA.
Earlier this week, Wimmers pitched five innings of hitless baseball on only three days of rest against the No. 2 Miami Hurricanes before Rucinski entered in a relief role to allow just one hit in his three innings of work. The Buckeyes took down the Hurricanes, 7-1.
The Lions players and coach said they had no particular attack plan to crack the Buckeyes' pitching staff, but instead look to continue what has been working so well at the plate during the team's current hot streak.
"Our motto this year is try and get one run an inning, and we try to average nine runs a game," Lions outfielder Grant Youngblood said. "We're just going to have to be ready go."
Freshman third baseman Jordan Steranka and Youngblood both said the Lion batters have also been approaching the plate with one goal in mind: put the ball in play.
That one-run-an-inning philosophy and simple just-make-contact mindset has Penn State averaging more than eight runs a game in its last six contests, something pitcher Paul Cianciolo says has given him and the rest of the staff confidence on the mound by working with margin for error.
"Any pitcher on our staff has an advantage because we can go out there and put up six runs any inning," Cianciolo said. "It's huge, especially when heading into a big weekend like Ohio State. It's just great to build momentum to go against Ohio State."
Giving the Penn State pitchers confidence may play an especially large role in this weekend's Big Ten opening series.
Not only do the Buckeyes boast a talented pitching staff, but, as a team, Ohio State has the most runs for in the Big Ten -- 199 -- and the best team batting average -- .339 -- compared to Penn States 151 runs and .311 average over the same number of games.
"I haven't really looked into the stats and what they've been doing yet," Wine said Wednesday night. "You're going to have to go out there and not beat yourself and hope for a couple of breaks every once and a while."
The Lions realize the task at hand and have experience facing some of the nation's top talent as they matched up and dropped four straight against No. 9 Texas earlier this year.
But unlike then, Penn State has renewed confidence and momentum to cruise on heading into this weekend's beginning of conference play.
"We know they're a great opponent. But we've been playing well and we have a lot of confidence right now," Steranka said. "We just want to keep that going."
Penn State Student News
Columbus Dispatch: Bucks eager for Big Ten
Friday, March 27, 2009 2:53 AM
By Mark Znidar
The Columbus Dispatch
Thousands of Ohio State students spread out across the country and around the globe last week for the much-anticipated downtime that is spring break.
Although the Buckeyes baseball team didn't hit the beaches or nightclubs and spent four days in sleepy Winter Haven, Fla., it would put its trip up against the likes of Cancun, Daytona Beach, South Padre Island and Key West any time.
Five victories in six games, including a stunning 7-1 upset of second-ranked University of Miami in Coral Gables, let Big Tens teams know Ohio State might not be the pushover it was in 2008 when conference play begins today.
"I figure the team is rolling the way we're hitting, fielding and pitching and we have a chance," pitcher Alex Wimmers said. "We could win every series and be Big Ten champs. We've played really good teams. Now, we have a target on our back."
The 16th-ranked Buckeyes (18-3) play Penn State (13-8) in the opener of a three-game series at 6:30 tonight at Lubron Park in State College, Pa.
This is the second-best start in team history after the 1991 team that was 19-2 in nonconference play on its way to a team record 52 wins.
Last year, Ohio State finished fifth in conference in the regular season with a 15-15 record and lost two games in the double-elimination Big Ten tournament.
The difference has been a lineup that is batting .350 with a .550 slugging percentage. Outfielders Zach Hurley and Michael Arp of Reynoldsburg are batting .389 and .388, respectively, and catcher Dan Burkhart .378. The team has 34 more extra-base hits than last season at this time.
The schedule has been difficult. There have been victories over four Big East teams: Notre Dame, Connecticut, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
"I think you've also got to understand that we still think we're pretty young," coach Bob Todd said. "We went through some growing pains last year with as many as seven freshmen in the lineup. These freshmen have matured a little bit and have a summer league season under their belts. They are playing with a little confidence."
The Big Ten race will be far different than in the past with three nine-inning games instead of four-game series with nine-inning games on Friday and Sunday and two seven-inning games on Saturday. There will be 24 conference games instead of 32.
Todd said the premium will be on starting pitching. Wimmers (5-0) will assume his role as ace next week after one-hitting Miami over five innings on Tuesday. Jake Hale will be the closer.
Burkhart said the Buckeyes will have to get into a Big Ten mind-set, and that means dealing with the fickle weather and opponents that know your personnel better than anyone.
"Every Big Ten game is like a championship game," he said. "(The new format) will be a little different. I think we're ready for it. I do think we have a different mentality. We're a little more fired up."
By Mark Znidar
The Columbus Dispatch
Thousands of Ohio State students spread out across the country and around the globe last week for the much-anticipated downtime that is spring break.
Although the Buckeyes baseball team didn't hit the beaches or nightclubs and spent four days in sleepy Winter Haven, Fla., it would put its trip up against the likes of Cancun, Daytona Beach, South Padre Island and Key West any time.
Five victories in six games, including a stunning 7-1 upset of second-ranked University of Miami in Coral Gables, let Big Tens teams know Ohio State might not be the pushover it was in 2008 when conference play begins today.
"I figure the team is rolling the way we're hitting, fielding and pitching and we have a chance," pitcher Alex Wimmers said. "We could win every series and be Big Ten champs. We've played really good teams. Now, we have a target on our back."
The 16th-ranked Buckeyes (18-3) play Penn State (13-8) in the opener of a three-game series at 6:30 tonight at Lubron Park in State College, Pa.
This is the second-best start in team history after the 1991 team that was 19-2 in nonconference play on its way to a team record 52 wins.
Last year, Ohio State finished fifth in conference in the regular season with a 15-15 record and lost two games in the double-elimination Big Ten tournament.
The difference has been a lineup that is batting .350 with a .550 slugging percentage. Outfielders Zach Hurley and Michael Arp of Reynoldsburg are batting .389 and .388, respectively, and catcher Dan Burkhart .378. The team has 34 more extra-base hits than last season at this time.
The schedule has been difficult. There have been victories over four Big East teams: Notre Dame, Connecticut, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
"I think you've also got to understand that we still think we're pretty young," coach Bob Todd said. "We went through some growing pains last year with as many as seven freshmen in the lineup. These freshmen have matured a little bit and have a summer league season under their belts. They are playing with a little confidence."
The Big Ten race will be far different than in the past with three nine-inning games instead of four-game series with nine-inning games on Friday and Sunday and two seven-inning games on Saturday. There will be 24 conference games instead of 32.
Todd said the premium will be on starting pitching. Wimmers (5-0) will assume his role as ace next week after one-hitting Miami over five innings on Tuesday. Jake Hale will be the closer.
Burkhart said the Buckeyes will have to get into a Big Ten mind-set, and that means dealing with the fickle weather and opponents that know your personnel better than anyone.
"Every Big Ten game is like a championship game," he said. "(The new format) will be a little different. I think we're ready for it. I do think we have a different mentality. We're a little more fired up."
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Super Regionals Set
This is the 10th year of the Super Regional Round and for the sixth year no Big Ten teams advanced out of regional play. Michigan, the Big Ten tournament and regular season champion, did not make it to the regional championship at its own regional. Top-seeded Arizona swept through the regional dispatching of Kentucky in the final. Arizona travels to Miami this weekend with the winner of the three-game series advancing to Omaha.
Michigan played at Oregon State last season in its only Super Regional appearance. Penn State reached the Supers in 2000, losing at Texas. Ohio State has played in and served as host of two Super Regionals: first in 1999, losing to Cal State Fullerton and again in 2003, losing to (Southwest) Missouri State.
The Wolverines were head and shoulders above the rest of the Big Ten in 2008 and went 1-2 in regional play on its home field. I would have liked to have seen a healthy Michigan team do battle against Kentucky and Arizona. The outcome didn't speak to well for the rest of the league.
Let the readers of The Buckeye Nine know what you think about the Super Regional matchups. I'm going to try to head to Houston this weekend to catch at least one game between Rice and Texas A&M.
Michigan played at Oregon State last season in its only Super Regional appearance. Penn State reached the Supers in 2000, losing at Texas. Ohio State has played in and served as host of two Super Regionals: first in 1999, losing to Cal State Fullerton and again in 2003, losing to (Southwest) Missouri State.
The Wolverines were head and shoulders above the rest of the Big Ten in 2008 and went 1-2 in regional play on its home field. I would have liked to have seen a healthy Michigan team do battle against Kentucky and Arizona. The outcome didn't speak to well for the rest of the league.
Let the readers of The Buckeye Nine know what you think about the Super Regional matchups. I'm going to try to head to Houston this weekend to catch at least one game between Rice and Texas A&M.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Going for Record Ninth Tourney Win
The Buckeyes celebrate after winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship last year in Ann Arbor. Photo by Chris Webb.Ohio State begins its quest for a ninth Big Ten title Wednesday in Ann Arbor. The fifth-seeded Buckeyes will play fourth-seeded Illinois in the first game of the Big Ten Tournament. First pitch will be at 12:05 p.m., ET. Michigan is the top seed followed by Purdue as the No. 2. Penn State moved into the No. 3 slot for the second consecutive season and will face No. 6 seed Indiana in Wednesday's second game at 3:35 p.m.
A complete tournament bracket is available at BigTen.com.
A complete tournament bracket is available at BigTen.com.
If the Buckeyes can win the Big Ten tournament next week it would be a record ninth title for the program. Ohio State and Minnesota each have eight tournament wins though Ohio State owns the best winning percentage in its previous 21 appearances. The Buckeyes have won 48 and lost 29 for a .623 winning percentage in conference postseason play.
The tournament winner gets the league's automatic berth into the NCAA touranment. This is a one-bid league if Michigan wins. Ohio State became the first No. 6 seed to win the tournament last year and has won four of the last six tournaments. I'm not ruling out the Buckeyes chances in 2008, but I think they have their work cut out for them.
Ohio State vs. Big Ten Field
No. 1 Seed Michigan
In 2008: Michigan won 3-1
In Big Ten Tourney: OSU leads 10-7
No. 2 Purdue
In 2008: Purdue won 3-1
In Big Ten Tourney: OSU leads 6-1
No. 3 Penn State
In 2008: Series split 2-2
In Big Ten Tourney: Series tied 2-2
In 2008: Series split 2-2
In Big Ten Tourney: Series tied 2-2
No. 4 Illinois
In 2008: OSU won 2-1
In Big Ten Tourney: Illinois leads 4-2
No. 6 Indiana
In 2008: DNP
In Big Ten Tourney: OSU leads 3-0
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Buckeyes Salvage Series Split
J.B. Shuck struck out a career-high 13 batters in 8.0 innings while Tony Kennedy and Zach Hurley each drove in runs to fuel Ohio State to a 2-0 victory in the series finale vs. Penn State (box score). The Buckeyes won the bookends of the series, also winning 15-0 in the opener Friday before the Nittany Lions responded to sweep the Saturday doubleheader. The win was the 200th in the 12-year history of Bill Davis Stadium (200-88, .694).
Shuck, who participated in a B9 Q&A this week, allowed four hits, but walked five of the 31 batters he faced to improve to 4-1 on the season. The Ohio State junior equaled his win total from last season when he finished 4-4. He was 8-5 as a freshman. Eric Best came on for Shuck and retired all three batters he faced to earn his second save of the season.
With the way the bullpen has been at times this season, it was great to see Shuck stay in the game so long. But with the way he was pitching, he deserved the benefit of the doubt. His last two strikeouts came in the seventh inning and then after he allowed a lead-off single in the eighth, he got a fly out and double play to end the threat.
Ohio State struck first in this classic pitchers' duel with a run in the fifth. Tony Kennedy turned a lead-off walk by Dan Burkhart into a 1-0 lead. Burkhart went to second on a sacrifice bunt by Tyler Engle and went to third on a ground out by Ryan Dew. Zach Hurley tripled in the second run in the sixth inning. Cory Rupert reached on a two-out throwing error by PSU shortstop Lou Picconi so the run was unearned.
Ryan Stobart pitched a complete game for the Nittany Lions allowing both runs on six hits. He struck out five and walked three. Penn State fell to 7-14 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten.
Click here for the Penn State recap and here for The-Ozone.net recap.
Ohio State is 12-8 overall and 2-2 in conference play and will welcome Toledo Wednesday for a 6:35 p.m. first pitch. It is 'Wing-Man' Wednesday and all box seats are buy one get one free. Minnesota visits Bill Davis Stadium next weekend. Hopefully the crowds will start to show up.
Shuck, who participated in a B9 Q&A this week, allowed four hits, but walked five of the 31 batters he faced to improve to 4-1 on the season. The Ohio State junior equaled his win total from last season when he finished 4-4. He was 8-5 as a freshman. Eric Best came on for Shuck and retired all three batters he faced to earn his second save of the season.
With the way the bullpen has been at times this season, it was great to see Shuck stay in the game so long. But with the way he was pitching, he deserved the benefit of the doubt. His last two strikeouts came in the seventh inning and then after he allowed a lead-off single in the eighth, he got a fly out and double play to end the threat.
Ohio State struck first in this classic pitchers' duel with a run in the fifth. Tony Kennedy turned a lead-off walk by Dan Burkhart into a 1-0 lead. Burkhart went to second on a sacrifice bunt by Tyler Engle and went to third on a ground out by Ryan Dew. Zach Hurley tripled in the second run in the sixth inning. Cory Rupert reached on a two-out throwing error by PSU shortstop Lou Picconi so the run was unearned.
Ryan Stobart pitched a complete game for the Nittany Lions allowing both runs on six hits. He struck out five and walked three. Penn State fell to 7-14 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten.
Click here for the Penn State recap and here for The-Ozone.net recap.
Ohio State is 12-8 overall and 2-2 in conference play and will welcome Toledo Wednesday for a 6:35 p.m. first pitch. It is 'Wing-Man' Wednesday and all box seats are buy one get one free. Minnesota visits Bill Davis Stadium next weekend. Hopefully the crowds will start to show up.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Penn State Sweeps Ohio State
Big Ten Network highlights
What a difference a day makes. Victim of a 15-0 drubbing in the series opener on Friday, Penn State rebounded to win both ends of the doubleheader at Ohio State Saturday, winning by scores of 3-1 and 5-2.
Game One Box Score
Game Two Box Score
The Buckeyes, which had 18 hits Friday, mustered only four hits in game one and actually outhit the Lions in game two, 9-7, but could not get the timely hit. Tony Kennedy, who had a hit in each of the first 17 games this season, saw his hit streak end in game one, going 0-for-2. He was 0-for-4 in game two.
The longest hit streak on the team is now held by Ryan Meade, who has a hit in his last 15 games. Cory Kovanda, now 22-for-39 (.564) in his last 10 games, is riding an 11-game hit streak.
J.B. Shuck delivered the only run in the fifth inning of game one to pull the Buckeyes within a 2-1 score but the Nittany Lions tacked on another run sixth. Dan DeLucia took the loss and fell to 1-1 after allowing just one run on five hits in his 4.0 innings. Drew Rucinski allowed two runs on eight hits in his 3.0 innings.
In game two, Dan Burkhart and Tyler Engle each had two hits. Burkhart and pinch hitter Zach Hurley drove in the Buckeyes' two runs. Dean Wolosiansky took the loss to drop to 2-2. He allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits in his 5.1 innings. Alex Wimmers pitched the last 1.2 and allowed one run on three hits.
Mike Wanamaker and Mike Lorentson got the wins for Penn State, which improved to 7-13 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten.
Ohio State is now 11-8 overall and 1-2 in conference play and needs a win in the series finale Sunday to salvage a series split. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. J.B. Shuck will get the start for the Bucks.
Click here for the-Ozone.net recap and here for the story in the Sunday Dispatch.
Penn State recaps: Game One Game Two
What a difference a day makes. Victim of a 15-0 drubbing in the series opener on Friday, Penn State rebounded to win both ends of the doubleheader at Ohio State Saturday, winning by scores of 3-1 and 5-2.
Game One Box Score
Game Two Box Score
The Buckeyes, which had 18 hits Friday, mustered only four hits in game one and actually outhit the Lions in game two, 9-7, but could not get the timely hit. Tony Kennedy, who had a hit in each of the first 17 games this season, saw his hit streak end in game one, going 0-for-2. He was 0-for-4 in game two.
The longest hit streak on the team is now held by Ryan Meade, who has a hit in his last 15 games. Cory Kovanda, now 22-for-39 (.564) in his last 10 games, is riding an 11-game hit streak.
J.B. Shuck delivered the only run in the fifth inning of game one to pull the Buckeyes within a 2-1 score but the Nittany Lions tacked on another run sixth. Dan DeLucia took the loss and fell to 1-1 after allowing just one run on five hits in his 4.0 innings. Drew Rucinski allowed two runs on eight hits in his 3.0 innings.
In game two, Dan Burkhart and Tyler Engle each had two hits. Burkhart and pinch hitter Zach Hurley drove in the Buckeyes' two runs. Dean Wolosiansky took the loss to drop to 2-2. He allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits in his 5.1 innings. Alex Wimmers pitched the last 1.2 and allowed one run on three hits.
Mike Wanamaker and Mike Lorentson got the wins for Penn State, which improved to 7-13 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten.
Ohio State is now 11-8 overall and 1-2 in conference play and needs a win in the series finale Sunday to salvage a series split. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. J.B. Shuck will get the start for the Bucks.
Click here for the-Ozone.net recap and here for the story in the Sunday Dispatch.
Penn State recaps: Game One Game Two
Friday, March 28, 2008
Wow! Bucks Slam Lions 15-0
Big Ten Network highlights
Yes, the Buckeyes scored 15 runs on 18 hits in the Big Ten opener. Even more impressive, Ohio State pitchers limited the Nits to just five hits in the 15-0 shellacking of Penn State Friday (box score) at Bill Davis Stadium. The Nittany Lions had just two hits against OSU starter Jake Hale, who tossed 6.0 innings and struck out three against two walks.
All 14 runs crossed the plate in the first three innings and the team went on cruise control after that. Every Buckeye starter had a hit, including Tyler Engle, who finished 4-for-5 with four RBI and one run scored. He had three singles and a double. J.B. Shuck was 3-for-4, drove in one and scored twice. Four other Buckeyes had multiple hits, including Cory Kovanda, Dan Burkhart, Cory Rupert and Ryan Dew. Rupert, Dew and Ryan Meade each had two RBI.
Penn State starter Seth Whitehill was emphatically chased out of the game in the third but the 23 batters he faced roughed him up for 14 runs on 15 hits. Ohio State scored eight runs in the first and added three each in the second and third. David Lutz came on in relief in the third and pitched well. Nittany Lions fans are probably left wondering if maybe he should have started. For the Buckeyes, Josh Edgin found pitched the final three innings and allowed only three hits.
Hopefully, the Bucks’ offense isn't done for the series and can keep piling it on. Ohio State improved to 11-6 on the year and 1-0 in the Big Ten, while Penn State slipped to 5-13 and 0-1. The series continues Saturday with a doubleheader at 1:05 p.m. and concludes Sunday with a single game at 1:05 p.m.
Tonight's game was the first baseball game to be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Both games Saturday will again be on the Big Ten Network.
Penn State recap.
Check out the Columbus Dispatch article from Friday's game. The-Ozone.net posted a story and photos from the game as well.
Yes, the Buckeyes scored 15 runs on 18 hits in the Big Ten opener. Even more impressive, Ohio State pitchers limited the Nits to just five hits in the 15-0 shellacking of Penn State Friday (box score) at Bill Davis Stadium. The Nittany Lions had just two hits against OSU starter Jake Hale, who tossed 6.0 innings and struck out three against two walks.
All 14 runs crossed the plate in the first three innings and the team went on cruise control after that. Every Buckeye starter had a hit, including Tyler Engle, who finished 4-for-5 with four RBI and one run scored. He had three singles and a double. J.B. Shuck was 3-for-4, drove in one and scored twice. Four other Buckeyes had multiple hits, including Cory Kovanda, Dan Burkhart, Cory Rupert and Ryan Dew. Rupert, Dew and Ryan Meade each had two RBI.
Penn State starter Seth Whitehill was emphatically chased out of the game in the third but the 23 batters he faced roughed him up for 14 runs on 15 hits. Ohio State scored eight runs in the first and added three each in the second and third. David Lutz came on in relief in the third and pitched well. Nittany Lions fans are probably left wondering if maybe he should have started. For the Buckeyes, Josh Edgin found pitched the final three innings and allowed only three hits.
Hopefully, the Bucks’ offense isn't done for the series and can keep piling it on. Ohio State improved to 11-6 on the year and 1-0 in the Big Ten, while Penn State slipped to 5-13 and 0-1. The series continues Saturday with a doubleheader at 1:05 p.m. and concludes Sunday with a single game at 1:05 p.m.
Tonight's game was the first baseball game to be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Both games Saturday will again be on the Big Ten Network.
Penn State recap.
Check out the Columbus Dispatch article from Friday's game. The-Ozone.net posted a story and photos from the game as well.
Ohio State vs. Penn State Preview
Nice article in the Dispatch today in advance of the Buckeyes' Big Ten conference opening series vs. Penn State this weekend at "the Bill." They also had an extremely short preview of the series.
I wish I could make it out to Bill Davis Stadium this weekend. I miss being around baseball the way I was when I worked at Ohio State and with the Texas Rangers. It was one year ago today that I started with the club and instead of celebrating my anniversary with them, I'm about to complete my sixth month of unemployment after they reorganized the communications department three days after last season. Obviously, I'm still a little bitter, but I should be able to talk about my future employment opportunities early next week.
Back to baseball. The Ohio State release was packed with good information as usual and listed the following starters for each team:
G1: RHP Jake Hale vs. RHP Seth Whitehill
G2: LHP Dan DeLucia vs. RHP Mike Wanamaker
G3: RHP Dean Wolosiansky vs. LHP Mike Lorentson
G4: LHP J.B. Shuck vs. RHP Ryan Stobart
I like our starters and welcome Dean Wolosiansky into the mix. I've never been much of a fan of Penn State baseball. They like to run their mouths. Of course, they did take the first three games of the series last year, before the Buckeyes won on Sunday to clinch a spot in the Big Ten Tournament. Ohio State also beat them in the tourney on its way to the eighth conference tournament championship under Bob Todd.
If you can't make it out to the ballpark this weekend and you are fortunate enough to get the Big Ten Network, you can watch the first three games of the series. If not, you'll have to follow the action at ohiostatebuckeyes.com. In addition to Gamewatcher, conference play marks the return of radio for the Buckeyes. Audio is available on the official Ohio State web site with a subscription. If you are in Columbus, AM 920 WMNI has the action. OhioStateSports.net offers an alternative and free broadcast for some Ohio State baseball games.
I can't wait for the pusuit of a championship to commence. Go Bucks!
I wish I could make it out to Bill Davis Stadium this weekend. I miss being around baseball the way I was when I worked at Ohio State and with the Texas Rangers. It was one year ago today that I started with the club and instead of celebrating my anniversary with them, I'm about to complete my sixth month of unemployment after they reorganized the communications department three days after last season. Obviously, I'm still a little bitter, but I should be able to talk about my future employment opportunities early next week.
Back to baseball. The Ohio State release was packed with good information as usual and listed the following starters for each team:
G1: RHP Jake Hale vs. RHP Seth Whitehill
G2: LHP Dan DeLucia vs. RHP Mike Wanamaker
G3: RHP Dean Wolosiansky vs. LHP Mike Lorentson
G4: LHP J.B. Shuck vs. RHP Ryan Stobart
I like our starters and welcome Dean Wolosiansky into the mix. I've never been much of a fan of Penn State baseball. They like to run their mouths. Of course, they did take the first three games of the series last year, before the Buckeyes won on Sunday to clinch a spot in the Big Ten Tournament. Ohio State also beat them in the tourney on its way to the eighth conference tournament championship under Bob Todd.
If you can't make it out to the ballpark this weekend and you are fortunate enough to get the Big Ten Network, you can watch the first three games of the series. If not, you'll have to follow the action at ohiostatebuckeyes.com. In addition to Gamewatcher, conference play marks the return of radio for the Buckeyes. Audio is available on the official Ohio State web site with a subscription. If you are in Columbus, AM 920 WMNI has the action. OhioStateSports.net offers an alternative and free broadcast for some Ohio State baseball games.
I can't wait for the pusuit of a championship to commence. Go Bucks!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Promotional Schedule vs. Nittany Lions
Friday, 6:35 p.m.
• 2008 Schedule Poster
• 80's Flashback Friday - Music/Entertainment
Saturday (DH), 1:05 p.m.
• First 1,000 fans receive a free Schedule Magnet courtesy of OSU Sports Medicine
Sunday, 1:05 p.m.
• First 300 fans receive a free 125th Anniversary mug and hot chocolate
• Four Pack Day-for only $26 receive 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, and 4 popcorns
• Post-game autographs and kids can run the bases
Be sure to check out the complete 2008 promotional schedule.
• 2008 Schedule Poster
• 80's Flashback Friday - Music/Entertainment
Saturday (DH), 1:05 p.m.
• First 1,000 fans receive a free Schedule Magnet courtesy of OSU Sports Medicine
Sunday, 1:05 p.m.
• First 300 fans receive a free 125th Anniversary mug and hot chocolate
• Four Pack Day-for only $26 receive 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, and 4 popcorns
• Post-game autographs and kids can run the bases
Be sure to check out the complete 2008 promotional schedule.
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