Congrats to all four seniors from the 2008 Ohio State baseball team: Dan DeLucia, Tony Kennedy, Chris Macke and Rory Meister. The four were among the 115 current and former OSU student-athletes who received their degrees Sunday in Ohio Stadium. Additionally, former Buckeye Christian Snavely returned to pick up his degree during the hot ceremony in Columbus.
DeLucia earned his degree in finance while Kennedy's degree is in information systems. Macke graduated with a degree in sport and leisure studies and Meister picked up his degree in human development and family sciences. Snavely, who left after his junior season in 2003 after getting drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays, returned to earn his degree in family resource management. He spent four seasons in the Blue Jays organization.
It is great to see former players come back and earn their degrees and I am happy for all four seniors who are leaving campus with degrees in hand.
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Season Over
Indiana scored twice in the top of the 10th inning to beat Ohio State 10-8 Thursday, eliminating the Buckeyes from the Big Ten tournament and ending their season (Box Score). It was the first ever win by the Hoosiers against the Buckeyes in four tournament games.
Despite five solid outings, OSU freshman Alex Wimmers hit the first batter of the 10th and a bunt moved him over. Buckeye skipper Bob Todd brought in closer Eric Best. After a fly out moved a runner to third, he gave up the lead on a double by Andrew Means and a single by Chris Hervey added another insurance run.
The Buckeyes went quietly in the bottom of the inning.
Ohio State trailed early in the game and was able to tie it in the eighth to force extra innings after failing to score with one out and the bases loaded in the ninth.
Ohio State found themselves in a 4-0 hole to start the game and Indiana added another run in the second before the Buckeyes got two back in the bottom of the inning. The Scarlet and Gray took a 6-5 lead in the third inning with a four spot thanks to RBI by Dan Burkhart, Tyler Engle and Tony Kennedy. The first run of the inning scored on an error.
The lead was short-lived as the Hoosiers came back with three runs in the fourth. Ohio State put another run on the board in the fifth and left the bases loaded, yet trailed by an 8-7 score.
Jake Hale got the start and was less than stellar. He pitched four innings and allowed eight runs (only two earned) on 11 hits. He struck out three and did not walk a batter before handing over the Buckeyes' chances to Wimmers.
Wimmers pitched well, getting out of trouble in the fifth, sixth and eighth innings. He retired the batters in order in the seventh and kept the Hoosiers scoreless in his 5.1 innings. He allowed two hits, walked two and fanned two yet kept his team within striking distance. It is a shame he had to get the loss. Best replaced him with one on and one out in the top of the 10th.
Cory Kovanda's sacrifice plated Justin Miller to tie the game in the eighth, but the Buckeyes left two runners on, including Burkhart at third.
Kennedy led off the bottom of the ninth with a single to left. Hurley's sac bunt moved Kennedy into scoring position and then the Hoosiers intentionally walked J.B. Shuck, putting runners at first and second with one out for Miller, who drew a walk to load the bases.
Ryan Dew, who was hitting .400 with the bases loaded and .346 with runners in scoring position, was brought in to pinch hit for Meade and grounded into an inning-ending 4-6-3 double play.
Tony Kennedy and Ryan Meade each had three hits to lead the Buckeyes, which also had multiple hits from Kovanda and Burkhart. Kennedy drove in three runs. Ohio State finished the game with 12 hits and walked 11 times. Buckeye pitching allowed 15 hits and walked just two.
It was a sloppy game with seven errors between the squads, including five by the Hoosiers.
Indiana was hot heading into the tournament, having won its last seven games and 10 of their previous 13. Even so, I never thought this game would be close. I certainly did not see the season ending today.
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Ohio State finished a disappointing 30-26. You have to look back to 1999 when the Buckeyes last went 0-2 in the Big Ten Tournament. Of course, that season fans didn't mind as much since they hosted a regional and super regional and came within one game of advancing to the College World Series.
Despite five solid outings, OSU freshman Alex Wimmers hit the first batter of the 10th and a bunt moved him over. Buckeye skipper Bob Todd brought in closer Eric Best. After a fly out moved a runner to third, he gave up the lead on a double by Andrew Means and a single by Chris Hervey added another insurance run.
The Buckeyes went quietly in the bottom of the inning.
Ohio State trailed early in the game and was able to tie it in the eighth to force extra innings after failing to score with one out and the bases loaded in the ninth.
Ohio State found themselves in a 4-0 hole to start the game and Indiana added another run in the second before the Buckeyes got two back in the bottom of the inning. The Scarlet and Gray took a 6-5 lead in the third inning with a four spot thanks to RBI by Dan Burkhart, Tyler Engle and Tony Kennedy. The first run of the inning scored on an error.
The lead was short-lived as the Hoosiers came back with three runs in the fourth. Ohio State put another run on the board in the fifth and left the bases loaded, yet trailed by an 8-7 score.
Jake Hale got the start and was less than stellar. He pitched four innings and allowed eight runs (only two earned) on 11 hits. He struck out three and did not walk a batter before handing over the Buckeyes' chances to Wimmers.
Wimmers pitched well, getting out of trouble in the fifth, sixth and eighth innings. He retired the batters in order in the seventh and kept the Hoosiers scoreless in his 5.1 innings. He allowed two hits, walked two and fanned two yet kept his team within striking distance. It is a shame he had to get the loss. Best replaced him with one on and one out in the top of the 10th.
Cory Kovanda's sacrifice plated Justin Miller to tie the game in the eighth, but the Buckeyes left two runners on, including Burkhart at third.
Kennedy led off the bottom of the ninth with a single to left. Hurley's sac bunt moved Kennedy into scoring position and then the Hoosiers intentionally walked J.B. Shuck, putting runners at first and second with one out for Miller, who drew a walk to load the bases.
Ryan Dew, who was hitting .400 with the bases loaded and .346 with runners in scoring position, was brought in to pinch hit for Meade and grounded into an inning-ending 4-6-3 double play.
Tony Kennedy and Ryan Meade each had three hits to lead the Buckeyes, which also had multiple hits from Kovanda and Burkhart. Kennedy drove in three runs. Ohio State finished the game with 12 hits and walked 11 times. Buckeye pitching allowed 15 hits and walked just two.
It was a sloppy game with seven errors between the squads, including five by the Hoosiers.
Indiana was hot heading into the tournament, having won its last seven games and 10 of their previous 13. Even so, I never thought this game would be close. I certainly did not see the season ending today.
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Ohio State finished a disappointing 30-26. You have to look back to 1999 when the Buckeyes last went 0-2 in the Big Ten Tournament. Of course, that season fans didn't mind as much since they hosted a regional and super regional and came within one game of advancing to the College World Series.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Senior Salutes
OhioStateBuckeyes.com is paying tribute to this year's seniors - Dan DeLucia, Tony Kennedy, Chris Macke and Rory Meister. The foursome will be honored prior to Sunday's series finale vs. Illinois. That game is the final Big Ten game they will play at Bill Davis Stadium.
So far, the site has video of Tony Kennedy and Dan DeLucia.
Update... Ohio State has added a video tribute to Chris Macke and Rory Meister.
Thank you Seniors. It is a pity you could not be honored before your final Big Ten game at Bill Davis Stadium. I'm guessing the 4,000 sixth-graders from Columbus Public Schools will be too worried about getting hit in the mouth with a foul ball on Tuesday when I suspect you will be recognized.
So far, the site has video of Tony Kennedy and Dan DeLucia.
Update... Ohio State has added a video tribute to Chris Macke and Rory Meister.
Thank you Seniors. It is a pity you could not be honored before your final Big Ten game at Bill Davis Stadium. I'm guessing the 4,000 sixth-graders from Columbus Public Schools will be too worried about getting hit in the mouth with a foul ball on Tuesday when I suspect you will be recognized.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Celebrating 125 Years of Ohio State Baseball
In the four-game series this weekend vs. Illinois, Ohio State is celebrating 125 years of Ohio State baseball that will feature two legendary coaches being honored for their accomplishments.
Marty Karow, Ohio State skipper from 1951 until 1976, led the Buckeyes to four College World Series, winning the national title in 1966. He will have his jersey – No. 13 – officially retired by the athletics department in a ceremony between doubleheader games Saturday.
Bob Todd, the winningest coach in Ohio State history with more than 800 wins in his 21 seasons as Ohio State coach, will be honored before the Friday game on his induction into the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame (which will officially take place in January at the ABCA Convention).
Karow, who won a then-record 479 Ohio State games, will be only the third individual to have his jersey retired. Fred Taylor, Ohio State’s first baseball All-American, had his No. 27 retired in 2003. Steve Arlin, the great Ohio State pitcher who led the Buckeyes to back-to-back College World Series and to the 1966 CWS championship, had his jersey No. 22 retired in 2005. Karow’s jersey will be retired 33 years to the date of his last home game as coach: a 1-0 win over Michigan May 10, 1975. He passed away in 1986, three months shy of his 82nd birthday.
Todd, who has 947 career victories in this, his 25th season as a collegiate head coach, has guided Ohio State to six of its 14 Big Ten Conference championships and he has also led the team to a Big Ten record eight Big Ten tournament titles. In addition, he has led the team into 12 NCAA tournaments. Todd has done more than win championships at Ohio State , though. He was the driving force behind the fund raising efforts and the building of the majestic Bill Davis Stadium.
“The Ohio State Department of Athletics is thrilled to honor the legacy of Marty Karow by retiring his jersey,” Gene Smith, Director of Athletics, said, “and we are most proud of the lasting achievements of coach Bob Todd that have enabled him to attain the highest coaching honor possible: being enshrined into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.”
The Illinois weekend will also be an opportunity to celebrate the current student-athletes as well as the past accomplishments of those before them. Among the efforts planned for the weekend:
Ohio State ’s baseball captains – 151 different individuals have served as captain over the years including this year’s captains, Dan DeLucia and Justin Miller – will have their annual captain’s breakfast Sunday morning.
This year’s four seniors – Dan DeLucia, Tony Kennedy, Chris Macke and Rory Meister – will be honored on the field prior to the 1:05 p.m. Sunday game.
In conjunction with the Diamond Club, the baseball program’s booster organization, a BBQ picnic will take place on Saturday and will be open to the public for a minimal charge with all proceeds benefiting the baseball program. For more information about joining the Buckeye Diamond Club, email BuckeyeDiamondClub@hotmail.com.
A display of past Ohio State baseball trophies, including Big Ten Conference championship trophies and the 1966 College World Series trophy, will be assembled at Bill Davis Stadium throughout the weekend.
From OhioStateBuckeyes.com
Marty Karow, Ohio State skipper from 1951 until 1976, led the Buckeyes to four College World Series, winning the national title in 1966. He will have his jersey – No. 13 – officially retired by the athletics department in a ceremony between doubleheader games Saturday.
Bob Todd, the winningest coach in Ohio State history with more than 800 wins in his 21 seasons as Ohio State coach, will be honored before the Friday game on his induction into the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame (which will officially take place in January at the ABCA Convention).
Karow, who won a then-record 479 Ohio State games, will be only the third individual to have his jersey retired. Fred Taylor, Ohio State’s first baseball All-American, had his No. 27 retired in 2003. Steve Arlin, the great Ohio State pitcher who led the Buckeyes to back-to-back College World Series and to the 1966 CWS championship, had his jersey No. 22 retired in 2005. Karow’s jersey will be retired 33 years to the date of his last home game as coach: a 1-0 win over Michigan May 10, 1975. He passed away in 1986, three months shy of his 82nd birthday.
Todd, who has 947 career victories in this, his 25th season as a collegiate head coach, has guided Ohio State to six of its 14 Big Ten Conference championships and he has also led the team to a Big Ten record eight Big Ten tournament titles. In addition, he has led the team into 12 NCAA tournaments. Todd has done more than win championships at Ohio State , though. He was the driving force behind the fund raising efforts and the building of the majestic Bill Davis Stadium.
“The Ohio State Department of Athletics is thrilled to honor the legacy of Marty Karow by retiring his jersey,” Gene Smith, Director of Athletics, said, “and we are most proud of the lasting achievements of coach Bob Todd that have enabled him to attain the highest coaching honor possible: being enshrined into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.”
The Illinois weekend will also be an opportunity to celebrate the current student-athletes as well as the past accomplishments of those before them. Among the efforts planned for the weekend:
Ohio State ’s baseball captains – 151 different individuals have served as captain over the years including this year’s captains, Dan DeLucia and Justin Miller – will have their annual captain’s breakfast Sunday morning.
This year’s four seniors – Dan DeLucia, Tony Kennedy, Chris Macke and Rory Meister – will be honored on the field prior to the 1:05 p.m. Sunday game.
In conjunction with the Diamond Club, the baseball program’s booster organization, a BBQ picnic will take place on Saturday and will be open to the public for a minimal charge with all proceeds benefiting the baseball program. For more information about joining the Buckeye Diamond Club, email BuckeyeDiamondClub@hotmail.com.
A display of past Ohio State baseball trophies, including Big Ten Conference championship trophies and the 1966 College World Series trophy, will be assembled at Bill Davis Stadium throughout the weekend.
From OhioStateBuckeyes.com
Friday, May 2, 2008
B9 Q&A with Tony Kennedy
Prior to this season, fifth-year senior Tony Kennedy had made 65 starts and all but one of them had been split between second and third base. The other start was as the team's designated hitter. This season he has made a switch to the outfield. It took him a while to get used to the nuances that come with the position and he took some grief from his teammates at first, but he is willing to do what it takes to help the team win.That was what was so tough for him last week when he was tearing it up at the plate. In the four games at Northwestern he batted .647 with 11 hits and eight runs scored. Obviously, he was thrilled with his individual effort but was disappointing to come away with a split. He had an incredible April, going 30-for-79 (.379) with 19 runs scored. In six games last week, he raised his average from .306 (seventh on the team) going into the midweek doubleheader vs. Akron April 23 to .356 (fourth on the team) after the four games at Northwestern.
Now, the team heads to first-place Michigan for a four-game series struggling a bit, just a game above .500 and a fourth-place slot behind the Wolverines, Purdue and Illinois. Just a half game out of third, the Buckeyes have just a half-game lead ahead of Penn State and Northwestern for the final of six spots in this year's Big Ten tournament. The Buckeyes have won two of the last three and four of the last six conference tournament titles, including last year in Ann Arbor.
Kennedy, who graduated from Bloomington (Ind.) South High School, chose Ohio State partly because of its success on the baseball diamond. The Buckeyes have been the most successful team in the Big Ten under head coach Bob Todd and set the league record for conference wins at 25. Michigan is on pace to break the record but rather than try to worry about what Michigan can accomplish, the part-time disc jockey is more worried about getting his young Buckeye teammates concentrate on their own game. If everything could come together this weekend, it would be sweet music in the ears of Buckeye fans.
B9: You had quite a weekend last weekend, batting .647 with 11 hits and eight runs scored? You're a monster. What's the deal?
TK: "Last weekend was bittersweet. I saw the ball pretty well with us getting to face a pitching staff dominated by lefties from Northwestern, but we were only able to win two out of four games. I was able to get the pitches I wanted to hit and was fortunate to get a few hits to fall in for me with the wind blowing like crazy all weekend. I hope to continue it this weekend against our rivals, Michigan."
B9: Why do you think you are having success at the plate?
TK: "Lately I have been able to relax at the plate and get in a groove. Sometimes as a hitter you just have weeks where the pitcher ends up throwing the pitch you're looking for and are able to keep a consistent approach at the plate, giving you a good chance to get a hit. Those are the times as a hitter you hope to get as many at bats as you can, so you can take advantage of the recent confidence you've developed at the plate."
B9: You were a veteran infielder now roaming the outfield. Talk about the adjustment?
TK: "The adjustment was a little crazy at first because I was not familiar with any of the nuances of playing outfield, but I initially took an aggressive, open-minded approach to learning outfield and I think that has helped me a lot in the long run. In general, the position switch has given me a fresh new outlook on the game, which has allowed me to relax and really enjoy my last year at Ohio State."
B9: Did you take much grief from your teammates about moving out there?
TK: "Yea, there have been times where I have looked like a fish out of water out there, but the grief they give me is all in jest since they realize how difficult the switch can be. They're so used to me being at different positions on the infield the past couple years that I still don't think they're used to seeing me out there. The most difficult obstacle to overcome has been allowing myself to not get caught up in expectations and instead just be aggressive and focus on playing the game."
B9: What is the mindset of the team as it prepares for the Michigan series? They seem to have Ohio State's number lately?
TK: "Our mindset is and has always been to focus on playing our game regardless of who we are playing. The rivalry with Michigan has always added a little emotion to the game, but we feel like as a team no matter who we are playing as long as we concentrate on playing all phases of the game well, we should be successful. Since I have been at Ohio State I cannot remember taking a regular season series from Michigan, so as a fifth-year senior it will be important to do my best to change that while I still can."
B9: Michigan is on pace to obliterate OSU's record of 25 wins in conference play. They have 17 wins with 12 games remaining. Would you like a big weekend to help keep them from matching or surpassing that total?
TK: "Regardless of what records Michigan can accomplish for the whole Big Ten season, we need to come out and do our part this weekend. It's great that OSU still holds that record, but as long as we do our job on the field this weekend we should make it as hard as possible for Michigan to challenge the record."
B9: How do you keep the team focused down the stretch?
TK: "Especially with our team being as young as it is, it will be a continuing challenge to maintain consistency down the stretch. A lot of the younger guys are not used to playing this many games and going through the demanding Big Ten weekly schedule, so it will be important for the seniors especially to help everyone stay focused on playing one game at a time. As a whole, the schedule can be tough mentally, but as long as we take it one game and week at a time, keeping a consistent approach should be an attainable goal."
B9: Is the lack of power a concern?
TK: "I wouldn't call it a concern, its just part of our team's makeup. A lot of us have gap-to-gap, line-drive type swings that aren't tailored to hit the ball out of the park. We rely mostly on our ability to find holes through the infield and utilize our team speed. With that being said, it can be hard to come from behind when a team lacks power, but we know that and try to make up for it by getting leads early."
B9: Who is faster on the team, you or J.B. Shuck?
TK: "We have similar speed and have never raced one on one before. Contrary to what was earlier reported, I'm willing to race him to find out though."
B9: How did a guy from Bloomington, Ind., end up at Ohio State?
TK: "A lot of the influence came from Ohio State being one of the best baseball programs in the Midwest. I come from a Big Ten background having lived in both Champaign, Ill. (University of Illinois) and Bloomington, Ind. (Indiana University), so the campus was a good fit for me. Combine that with a lot of family living in Columbus, Ohio, most notably my Grandpa who has always been a big influence, and it ended up being a great fit for me athletically, academically and logistically."
B9: Do you still DJ?
TK: "I tried my best to DJ as much as my schedule would allow this fall and winter. I really enjoy being able to play music I like for my friends and be able to watch them have fun, which is why DJ-ing has always been fun for me. Unfortunately between school work and baseball I haven't had as much time as I would have liked to pursue it, so it remains a fun hobby of mine that I do on the side occasionally."
B9: What is your DJ nickname?
TK: "I've always been known as the Great White DJ (GWDJ). Ever since 4th grade, yes it actually began that early, I have been known by my close friends as the person to go to for new music. One thing I cannot stand is the way the radio overplays songs to a point where a song gets annoying. Ever since I developed that pet peeve I've always tried my very best to stay ahead of radio when it comes to discovering music."
Photo courtesy of Megan Levins' Facebook page.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Northwestern Wins Finale for Series Split
Wow! Ohio State was never in this game as Northwestern built an 8-0 lead in the first two innings and cruised to a 14-8 victory to clinch a series split with the Bucks, which fell to 22-18 overall and 10-9 in the Big Ten (Box Score).
The Wildcats scored their first eight runs off Andrew Armstrong who was making an emergency start today in place of the injured J.B. Shuck. The OSU news release on Saturday said Shuck came out of the third game of the series to rest his leg. Today's release said the coaching staff rested him because of a sore hamstring. Armstrong lasted 1.2 innings and allowed the eight runs (just four earned) on four hits. He walked three and struck out one in falling to 3-3. Once he left the game, the Buckeyes went with Alex Wimmers, Josh Edgin, Eric Best and Jared Strayer.
Ohio State finally got on board in the fourth and scored in four of the final five innings, getting three in the fifth and two in the seventh. Northwestern answered with its ninth run in the bottom of the fourth and scored five over the seventh and eighth innings.
It was an ugly game defensively. Ohio State committed six errors while the 'Cats committed three. Buckeye pitchers walked eight and Northwestern pitches issued 11 free passes, including seven by its third pitcher of the game. The Bucks did manage nine hits to 11 by Northwestern.
Tony Kennedy was 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored while Ryan Meade was 3-for-5 with a triple and two runs scored. Cory Kovanda drove in two. Three different Wildcats had two hits. What a week by Kennedy. In the four games in Evanston, he was 11-for-17, good enough for a .647 batting average. He drove in three and scored eight. Throw in the two games against Akron and he batted 15-for-25 (.600) with five RBI and 11 runs scored. Not too shabby.
The Buckeyes remain in fourth place in the league standings behind Michigan, Purdue and Illinois. Overall, was it crucial to win the series? No, probably not, but it certainly would have been nice. Considering next week's series in Ann Arbor, wins will be hard to come by. The next week Ohio State hosts Illinois, another team it trails in the standings. Then it is off to Iowa to close out the season.
The Buckeye Nine threw in the towel for a regular season championship after last weekend's dismal effort vs. Purdue. Now, second place is more than likely out of reach. The goal now is to play well enough to be one of the top six seeds that will play in the league tournament. This team is much different without Shuck on the hill. Let's just get healthy.
The Wildcats scored their first eight runs off Andrew Armstrong who was making an emergency start today in place of the injured J.B. Shuck. The OSU news release on Saturday said Shuck came out of the third game of the series to rest his leg. Today's release said the coaching staff rested him because of a sore hamstring. Armstrong lasted 1.2 innings and allowed the eight runs (just four earned) on four hits. He walked three and struck out one in falling to 3-3. Once he left the game, the Buckeyes went with Alex Wimmers, Josh Edgin, Eric Best and Jared Strayer.
Ohio State finally got on board in the fourth and scored in four of the final five innings, getting three in the fifth and two in the seventh. Northwestern answered with its ninth run in the bottom of the fourth and scored five over the seventh and eighth innings.
It was an ugly game defensively. Ohio State committed six errors while the 'Cats committed three. Buckeye pitchers walked eight and Northwestern pitches issued 11 free passes, including seven by its third pitcher of the game. The Bucks did manage nine hits to 11 by Northwestern.
Tony Kennedy was 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored while Ryan Meade was 3-for-5 with a triple and two runs scored. Cory Kovanda drove in two. Three different Wildcats had two hits. What a week by Kennedy. In the four games in Evanston, he was 11-for-17, good enough for a .647 batting average. He drove in three and scored eight. Throw in the two games against Akron and he batted 15-for-25 (.600) with five RBI and 11 runs scored. Not too shabby.
The Buckeyes remain in fourth place in the league standings behind Michigan, Purdue and Illinois. Overall, was it crucial to win the series? No, probably not, but it certainly would have been nice. Considering next week's series in Ann Arbor, wins will be hard to come by. The next week Ohio State hosts Illinois, another team it trails in the standings. Then it is off to Iowa to close out the season.
The Buckeye Nine threw in the towel for a regular season championship after last weekend's dismal effort vs. Purdue. Now, second place is more than likely out of reach. The goal now is to play well enough to be one of the top six seeds that will play in the league tournament. This team is much different without Shuck on the hill. Let's just get healthy.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Another Doubleheader Split
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Ohio State split a doubleheader at Northwestern Saturday, following a 6-4 loss in game one (Box Score) with a 13-1 victory in game two (Box Score). The Buckeyes have a 2-1 lead in the series with the final game to be played Sunday at 2:05 p.m. They beat the Wildcats 11-2 in the series opener on Friday.
In the first game Saturday, the Buckeyes went up by three in the fourth before Northwestern tied the game in the bottom of the fifth. Designated hitter Chris Macke drove in Michael Arp to put the good guys back in front in the sixth until the the Wildcats errupted for three runs and the win in the bottom of the inning.
OSU starter Dan DeLucia gave up a one-out single in the bottom of the sixth and then walked the next batter. That prompted Bob Todd to signal for Rory Meister out of the doghouse, err bullpen. Meister gave up singles to his first three batters as Northwestern moved ahead 5-4. The final run scored on a fielder's choice.
Tony Kennedy led off the top of the seventh with a single and moved to second on a ground out. Zach Hurley reached on a fielding error by Wildcat third baseman Chris Lashmet to bring the winning run to the plate with just one out, but reliever Matt Havey who came in after Kennedy's single, struck out his final to batters to pick up a save in Eric Jokisch's win. Kennedy had four of the Buckeyes' 10 hits.
Dan DeLucia took the loss for Ohio State after allowing five runs on nine hits in 5.1 innings. He falls to 1-3 on the season.
In the nightcap, Ohio State sprinted to a 10-0 lead through three innings thanks to eight runs that crossed the plate in the second, all with two out. Ryan Dew hit a three-run homer and the Bucks promptly loaded the bases to see Brian DeLucia hit an inside-the-park grand slam to left-center field. Dan Burkhart capped the inning with a solo shot.
The Buckeyes added three more in the sixth. Ryan Meade drove in two with a double to right center. Northwestern finally got on the board with Jake Wilson's pinch-hit single in the bottom of the inning.
Ohio State pounded out 14 hits and was led by Brian DeLucia who was 3-for-5 and four RBI. Kennedy, Cory Kovanda and Meade each had two hits.
Dean Wolosiansky went the distance allowing the one run on nine hits. He had four strikeouts and walked one to improve to 6-2 on the year.
Ohio State improved to 22-17 overall and 10-8 in the Big Ten. Northwestern is 15-19 and 9-10.
Ohio State split a doubleheader at Northwestern Saturday, following a 6-4 loss in game one (Box Score) with a 13-1 victory in game two (Box Score). The Buckeyes have a 2-1 lead in the series with the final game to be played Sunday at 2:05 p.m. They beat the Wildcats 11-2 in the series opener on Friday.
In the first game Saturday, the Buckeyes went up by three in the fourth before Northwestern tied the game in the bottom of the fifth. Designated hitter Chris Macke drove in Michael Arp to put the good guys back in front in the sixth until the the Wildcats errupted for three runs and the win in the bottom of the inning.
OSU starter Dan DeLucia gave up a one-out single in the bottom of the sixth and then walked the next batter. That prompted Bob Todd to signal for Rory Meister out of the doghouse, err bullpen. Meister gave up singles to his first three batters as Northwestern moved ahead 5-4. The final run scored on a fielder's choice.
Tony Kennedy led off the top of the seventh with a single and moved to second on a ground out. Zach Hurley reached on a fielding error by Wildcat third baseman Chris Lashmet to bring the winning run to the plate with just one out, but reliever Matt Havey who came in after Kennedy's single, struck out his final to batters to pick up a save in Eric Jokisch's win. Kennedy had four of the Buckeyes' 10 hits.
Dan DeLucia took the loss for Ohio State after allowing five runs on nine hits in 5.1 innings. He falls to 1-3 on the season.
In the nightcap, Ohio State sprinted to a 10-0 lead through three innings thanks to eight runs that crossed the plate in the second, all with two out. Ryan Dew hit a three-run homer and the Bucks promptly loaded the bases to see Brian DeLucia hit an inside-the-park grand slam to left-center field. Dan Burkhart capped the inning with a solo shot.
The Buckeyes added three more in the sixth. Ryan Meade drove in two with a double to right center. Northwestern finally got on the board with Jake Wilson's pinch-hit single in the bottom of the inning.
Ohio State pounded out 14 hits and was led by Brian DeLucia who was 3-for-5 and four RBI. Kennedy, Cory Kovanda and Meade each had two hits.
Dean Wolosiansky went the distance allowing the one run on nine hits. He had four strikeouts and walked one to improve to 6-2 on the year.
Ohio State improved to 22-17 overall and 10-8 in the Big Ten. Northwestern is 15-19 and 9-10.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Bucks Split Twinbill with Akron
Somehow the Buckeyes found a way to come back for an 8-7 victory over Akron in game one of a non-conference doubleheader Wednesday at Bill Davis Stadium. There would not be a comeback in game two as the Zips cruised to a 7-3 victory.
Ohio State recap | Game One Box Score | Game Two Box Score
OSU starter Josh Edgin gave up six runs to Akron in the first inning of game one, but the Buckeyes didn't give up in the seven-inning game. They got on the board with three runs in the third before Akron added a seventh run in the fifth inning. Ohio State was able to add three more in the sixth.
Tony Kennedy drove in the tying run in the bottom of the seventh and Cory Kovanda's sacrifice fly gave the Buckeyes the victory. Kennedy finished the game 4-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored while Kovanda drove in two in a 1-for-4 game. Michael Arp also drove in two. Ohio State pounded out 10 hits compared to five by Akron. Neither team committed an error.
Edgin allowed six runs on just three hits in his 4.0 innings. Rory Meister got a win in pitching the final 3.0 innings though allowed one run on a pair of hits.
In nine-inning game two, it was all Zips. Akron got on the board with one in the first and added two more in the third. Ohio State got on the board with a pair of run in the bottom of the third to close within a 3-2 score. That is as close as it would get. The Zips went on to add two in the fifth and two more in the ninth. The Bucks managed just one more run in the seventh.
Drew Rucinski got the start and went just 4.0 innings. He allowed three runs on eight hits. Andrew Armstrong, Jared Strayer and Eric Best were also used in game two. The four OSU pitchers allowed 14 hits.
Ohio State got 11 hits in the nightcap, getting two hits each from Kovanda, J.B. Shuck, Justin Miller, Ryan Dew and Dan Burkhart. Zach Hurley had the other. Miller drove in two.
Akron's win in game two was the first win for Zips' skipper Pat Bangtson against his former mentor, Bob Todd. Bangtson pitched for Todd at Kent State and was an assistant coach for Todd at Ohio State.
The-Ozone.net Photo Galleries: Game One | Game Two
No word on how many burgers were consumed on the first of two "Buck-a-Burger" Night promotions. The Buckeyes return to Big Ten play Friday when they open a four-game series at Northwestern.
Ohio State recap | Game One Box Score | Game Two Box Score
OSU starter Josh Edgin gave up six runs to Akron in the first inning of game one, but the Buckeyes didn't give up in the seven-inning game. They got on the board with three runs in the third before Akron added a seventh run in the fifth inning. Ohio State was able to add three more in the sixth.
Tony Kennedy drove in the tying run in the bottom of the seventh and Cory Kovanda's sacrifice fly gave the Buckeyes the victory. Kennedy finished the game 4-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored while Kovanda drove in two in a 1-for-4 game. Michael Arp also drove in two. Ohio State pounded out 10 hits compared to five by Akron. Neither team committed an error.
Edgin allowed six runs on just three hits in his 4.0 innings. Rory Meister got a win in pitching the final 3.0 innings though allowed one run on a pair of hits.
In nine-inning game two, it was all Zips. Akron got on the board with one in the first and added two more in the third. Ohio State got on the board with a pair of run in the bottom of the third to close within a 3-2 score. That is as close as it would get. The Zips went on to add two in the fifth and two more in the ninth. The Bucks managed just one more run in the seventh.
Drew Rucinski got the start and went just 4.0 innings. He allowed three runs on eight hits. Andrew Armstrong, Jared Strayer and Eric Best were also used in game two. The four OSU pitchers allowed 14 hits.
Ohio State got 11 hits in the nightcap, getting two hits each from Kovanda, J.B. Shuck, Justin Miller, Ryan Dew and Dan Burkhart. Zach Hurley had the other. Miller drove in two.
Akron's win in game two was the first win for Zips' skipper Pat Bangtson against his former mentor, Bob Todd. Bangtson pitched for Todd at Kent State and was an assistant coach for Todd at Ohio State.
The-Ozone.net Photo Galleries: Game One | Game Two
No word on how many burgers were consumed on the first of two "Buck-a-Burger" Night promotions. The Buckeyes return to Big Ten play Friday when they open a four-game series at Northwestern.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Two Buckeye Seniors on BTN Monday Night
Ohio State seniors Dan DeLucia and Tony Kennedy will appear on the Big Ten Network's "Big Ten Tonight" nightly sportscast Monday, April 21. The two Buckeyes will be featured on the BTN's "Talk Back" segment. Big Ten Tonight is a 60-minute program that airs Monday through Thursday, and Saturday and Sunday at 10 p.m. ET. Bringing the viewer Big Ten highlights, analysis, features, historical segments, interviews and breaking news, Big Ten Tonight has a mini-studio at each campus, providing Big Ten Tonight with interviews with coaches and players on a nightly basis.
Big Ten Network Adds Buckeye Telecasts
The Big Ten Network has added two more Ohio State road games to its upcoming baseball programming schedule. The additional dates give Ohio State a total of nine regular season appearances on the Big Ten Network, the most by any school. Upcoming Ohio State baseball games that will be televised on the Big Ten Network include:
Sat., April 26 – Ohio State at Northwestern (DH), 1 p.m., ET
Fri., May 2 – Ohio State at Michigan , 6:35 p.m., ET
Sat., May 17 – Ohio State at Iowa , 2 p.m., ET
The start time for the Ohio State at Northwestern doubleheader April 26 has been changed to 1 p.m. from its initial 2 p.m. start. Both games of the doubleheader will be televised.
Big Ten Network Adds Buckeye Telecasts
The Big Ten Network has added two more Ohio State road games to its upcoming baseball programming schedule. The additional dates give Ohio State a total of nine regular season appearances on the Big Ten Network, the most by any school. Upcoming Ohio State baseball games that will be televised on the Big Ten Network include:
Sat., April 26 – Ohio State at Northwestern (DH), 1 p.m., ET
Fri., May 2 – Ohio State at Michigan , 6:35 p.m., ET
Sat., May 17 – Ohio State at Iowa , 2 p.m., ET
The start time for the Ohio State at Northwestern doubleheader April 26 has been changed to 1 p.m. from its initial 2 p.m. start. Both games of the doubleheader will be televised.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Buckeyes Drop Hit-fest to Louisville, 13-12
There were a lot of crooked numbers on the scoreboard and when the final out was made, Louisville emerged with a 13-12 victory over Ohio State Wednesday night in a non-conference contest at Bill Davis Stadium (box score).
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Seven runs crossed the plate in the first inning when Ohio State was able to claim a 5-2 lead, but the Cardinals pulled within one, 5-4, with two in the third before getting their big inning, scoring four times in the fourth to move ahead, 8-5. They scored another run in the fifth and the Buckeyes answered with two in the bottom of the frame to close to a 9-7 score. Each team scored twice in the sixth and Louisville appeared to be in control with two more in the seventh to build a 13-9 lead.
Ohio State scored three unearned runs in the eighth to pull within the 13-12 score and the potential tying run was nabbed at the plate for the final out. Louisville threatened in the ninth, but the Buckeyes escaped unscathed. The Buckeyes got the lead-off man on in the bottom of the ninth and sacrificed him to second, but Tony Kennedy and Cory Kovanda struck out to end the game.
The teams combined for 37 hits, 19 by the Cardinals and 18 by Ohio State.
The Buckeyes got a long ball from Justin Miller, who finished the game 5-for-5 with five RBI and three runs scored. His other four hits were singles. His home run was just the eighth hit by a Buckeye this season. Tony Kennedy was 3-for-6 and scored twice while the Buckeyes also got multiple hits from J.B. Shuck, Zach Hurley, Dan Burkhart and Brian DeLucia, who provided Ohio State’s only other extra-base hit, a two-run double in the first.
Buckeye pitching had allowed only 11 home runs all season, but surrendered four to the ‘Ville. Tonight, Ohio State used five different pitchers. Andrew Armstrong got the midweek nod but pitched just 3.0 innings before giving way to Drew Rucinski in the fourth. Armstrong allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits and struck out four against no walks. Josh Edgin, Alex Wimmers and Eric Best followed. Louisville used six different pitchers.
Ohio State dropped to 18-12 while Louisville, a 2007 College World Series participant, improved to 21-14.
Louisville Recap.
I would have loved to have seen this game tonight at the Bill. I like this game on the schedule and would like to see more games scheduled with teams who can help the RPI.
This weekend, third-place Ohio State (7-4) is home this weekend for four games against second-place Purdue (9-3) and the winner will be trying to keep close to Michigan (11-1), which has lost just one conference game.
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Seven runs crossed the plate in the first inning when Ohio State was able to claim a 5-2 lead, but the Cardinals pulled within one, 5-4, with two in the third before getting their big inning, scoring four times in the fourth to move ahead, 8-5. They scored another run in the fifth and the Buckeyes answered with two in the bottom of the frame to close to a 9-7 score. Each team scored twice in the sixth and Louisville appeared to be in control with two more in the seventh to build a 13-9 lead.
Ohio State scored three unearned runs in the eighth to pull within the 13-12 score and the potential tying run was nabbed at the plate for the final out. Louisville threatened in the ninth, but the Buckeyes escaped unscathed. The Buckeyes got the lead-off man on in the bottom of the ninth and sacrificed him to second, but Tony Kennedy and Cory Kovanda struck out to end the game.
The teams combined for 37 hits, 19 by the Cardinals and 18 by Ohio State.
The Buckeyes got a long ball from Justin Miller, who finished the game 5-for-5 with five RBI and three runs scored. His other four hits were singles. His home run was just the eighth hit by a Buckeye this season. Tony Kennedy was 3-for-6 and scored twice while the Buckeyes also got multiple hits from J.B. Shuck, Zach Hurley, Dan Burkhart and Brian DeLucia, who provided Ohio State’s only other extra-base hit, a two-run double in the first.
Buckeye pitching had allowed only 11 home runs all season, but surrendered four to the ‘Ville. Tonight, Ohio State used five different pitchers. Andrew Armstrong got the midweek nod but pitched just 3.0 innings before giving way to Drew Rucinski in the fourth. Armstrong allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits and struck out four against no walks. Josh Edgin, Alex Wimmers and Eric Best followed. Louisville used six different pitchers.
Ohio State dropped to 18-12 while Louisville, a 2007 College World Series participant, improved to 21-14.
Louisville Recap.
I would have loved to have seen this game tonight at the Bill. I like this game on the schedule and would like to see more games scheduled with teams who can help the RPI.
This weekend, third-place Ohio State (7-4) is home this weekend for four games against second-place Purdue (9-3) and the winner will be trying to keep close to Michigan (11-1), which has lost just one conference game.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Sweep Denied
Ohio State scored five runs in the fourth inning and held on for a 5-4 victory over Michigan State in game one of Sunday's doubleheader (box score). In the second game, Michigan State scored the game's only run in the eighth inning on a bases loaded walk to force a doubleheader split and avoid a three-game series sweep by Ohio State (box score). The Buckeyes needed 11 innings to claim a 5-4 victory on Friday.
Dean Wolosiansky got the start in game one, giving Dan DeLucia the weekend off to rest his elbow. Wolo was touched for two runs on seven hits in 4.2 innings of work before getting replaced by Andrew Armstrong who allowed two runs in his 1.1 innings. Eric Best pitched the seventh and retired the batters in order to pick up his second save of the weekend and his fourth fo the season.
Shuck was the only Buckeye with multiple hits in a 3-for-4 peformance. He had one RBI. Zach Hurley, Ryan Dew, Dan Burkhart and Tyler Engle drove in the other runs. Each team had nine hits. Ohio State committed the game's only error.
Shuck was the starter in the second game of the twinbill and was cruising along nice, though was not backed by any offense. The Buckeyes managed just two hits, one by Tony Kennedy and another by Ryan Dew.
Michigan State finally wore on Shuck in the eighth, getting two of their four hits in the inning. He allowed a single to start the inning before getting that runner on a fielder's choice bunt. He issued a walk and gave up a bunt single to load the bases before giving way to freshman Alex Wimmers. Wimmers struck out his first batter before walking in the decisive run.
Shuck was saddled with an unfortunate loss to fall to 4-2 on the year. He struck out seven against three walks, including one in the eighth.
A conference rule is in place to not allow a team to start three games in one day so the fourth game of the series was cancelled and will not be made up.
The Buckeyes are now 18-11 overall and 7-4 in the Big Ten, while Michigan State is 13-16 and 4-7. Ohio State will host Louisville Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. at Bill Davis Stadium. The Cardinals advanced to the College World Series last season.
Dean Wolosiansky got the start in game one, giving Dan DeLucia the weekend off to rest his elbow. Wolo was touched for two runs on seven hits in 4.2 innings of work before getting replaced by Andrew Armstrong who allowed two runs in his 1.1 innings. Eric Best pitched the seventh and retired the batters in order to pick up his second save of the weekend and his fourth fo the season.
Shuck was the only Buckeye with multiple hits in a 3-for-4 peformance. He had one RBI. Zach Hurley, Ryan Dew, Dan Burkhart and Tyler Engle drove in the other runs. Each team had nine hits. Ohio State committed the game's only error.
Shuck was the starter in the second game of the twinbill and was cruising along nice, though was not backed by any offense. The Buckeyes managed just two hits, one by Tony Kennedy and another by Ryan Dew.
Michigan State finally wore on Shuck in the eighth, getting two of their four hits in the inning. He allowed a single to start the inning before getting that runner on a fielder's choice bunt. He issued a walk and gave up a bunt single to load the bases before giving way to freshman Alex Wimmers. Wimmers struck out his first batter before walking in the decisive run.
Shuck was saddled with an unfortunate loss to fall to 4-2 on the year. He struck out seven against three walks, including one in the eighth.
A conference rule is in place to not allow a team to start three games in one day so the fourth game of the series was cancelled and will not be made up.
The Buckeyes are now 18-11 overall and 7-4 in the Big Ten, while Michigan State is 13-16 and 4-7. Ohio State will host Louisville Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. at Bill Davis Stadium. The Cardinals advanced to the College World Series last season.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Another Shutout for Bucks, This Time 13-0
The Buckeyes scored in each of the first five innings to take a 9-0 lead and added four more runs the rest of the way to defeat Toledo 13-0 Wednesday at Bill Davis Stadium (box score). It was the fourth shutout this season and the third in the last five games.
Four Ohio State pitchers allowed just four Toledo hits. Starter Andrew Armstrong improved to 3-1 after limiting the Rockets to three hits in his 5.0 innings. The true freshman struck out four and walked one before handing the reins over to Rory Meister for an inning. Drew Rucinski pitched two innings and Alex Wimmers pitched the ninth.
Offensively, the Buckeyes slapped out 14 hits and benefited from five Toledo errors, though all but three runs were earned. Fifteen different Ohio State players saw action in the game in addition to the four pitchers. Tony Kennedy was 3-for-5 with two RBI, including a home run in his first at bat of the night. Cory Kovanda, Cory Rupert and Brian DeLucia each added two hits. Nine different Buckeyes scored a run. Ten different Buckeyes had a hit. Eight different Buckeyes drove in runs.
On the current homestand, the Buckeyes have allowed only nine runs and have a team ERA of 1.26. The starters’ ERA over that span is 1.08.
The Buckeyes (13-8, 2-2 Big Ten) play host to Minnesota (12-11, 2-2) this weekend at Bill Davis Stadium. Toledo fell to 7-12 overall. Toledo recap.
Notes of interest... On the current homestand, the Buckeyes have allowed only nine runs and have a team ERA of 1.26. The starters’ ERA over that span is 1.08... the Buckeyes did not commit an error for the third time in their last four games.
Four Ohio State pitchers allowed just four Toledo hits. Starter Andrew Armstrong improved to 3-1 after limiting the Rockets to three hits in his 5.0 innings. The true freshman struck out four and walked one before handing the reins over to Rory Meister for an inning. Drew Rucinski pitched two innings and Alex Wimmers pitched the ninth.
Offensively, the Buckeyes slapped out 14 hits and benefited from five Toledo errors, though all but three runs were earned. Fifteen different Ohio State players saw action in the game in addition to the four pitchers. Tony Kennedy was 3-for-5 with two RBI, including a home run in his first at bat of the night. Cory Kovanda, Cory Rupert and Brian DeLucia each added two hits. Nine different Buckeyes scored a run. Ten different Buckeyes had a hit. Eight different Buckeyes drove in runs.
On the current homestand, the Buckeyes have allowed only nine runs and have a team ERA of 1.26. The starters’ ERA over that span is 1.08.
The Buckeyes (13-8, 2-2 Big Ten) play host to Minnesota (12-11, 2-2) this weekend at Bill Davis Stadium. Toledo fell to 7-12 overall. Toledo recap.
Notes of interest... On the current homestand, the Buckeyes have allowed only nine runs and have a team ERA of 1.26. The starters’ ERA over that span is 1.08... the Buckeyes did not commit an error for the third time in their last four games.
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
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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
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.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Buckeyes Slip Against St. Louis
It was a pitchers duel for 6 ½ innings until St. Louis got to starter Andrew Armstrong for two runs in the bottom of the seventh to spoil his first collegiate start. The Billikens added two more that inning against senior Rory Meister to shut out Ohio State 4-0 Wednesday morning at IMG Academy in Bradenton (box score). The last time Ohio State was shut out in a game was April 28, 2007 in a 16-0 loss to Purdue.
Wednesday, the Buckeyes managed 10 hits, all singles, but could not get on the scoreboard. St. Louis made the most of its six hits and committed one error. All but one of the OSU starters had a hit. Tony Kennedy and Cory Kovanda each had two hits to lead the Buckeye charge.
The loss spoiled the first collegiate start for freshman Andrew Armstrong, who pitched 6.1 innings, to fall to 0-1. He allowed two runs on four hits and struck out five against four walks. The first hit against Armstrong was a double to lead off the fourth. St. Louis' B.J. Rodrigue got the win to improve his record to 2-1. He scattered 10 hits and walked two in a complete game.
An interesting note in the OSU recap mentioned that before today, the Buckeyes had held a lead in all 13 games this season.
Click here for the St. Louis recap.
The Buckeyes are 8-6 on the year and 3-2 on the spring break trip, which continues Thursday vs. Army (7:30 p.m.) before concluding Friday vs. Kansas (2 p.m.). Both games will be played at Manatee Community College.
Wednesday, the Buckeyes managed 10 hits, all singles, but could not get on the scoreboard. St. Louis made the most of its six hits and committed one error. All but one of the OSU starters had a hit. Tony Kennedy and Cory Kovanda each had two hits to lead the Buckeye charge.
The loss spoiled the first collegiate start for freshman Andrew Armstrong, who pitched 6.1 innings, to fall to 0-1. He allowed two runs on four hits and struck out five against four walks. The first hit against Armstrong was a double to lead off the fourth. St. Louis' B.J. Rodrigue got the win to improve his record to 2-1. He scattered 10 hits and walked two in a complete game.
An interesting note in the OSU recap mentioned that before today, the Buckeyes had held a lead in all 13 games this season.
Click here for the St. Louis recap.
The Buckeyes are 8-6 on the year and 3-2 on the spring break trip, which continues Thursday vs. Army (7:30 p.m.) before concluding Friday vs. Kansas (2 p.m.). Both games will be played at Manatee Community College.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Ohio State Downs Dartmouth 14-9
A day after pounding out 16 hits in a win over Harvard, Ohio State slapped 19 hits to get by Dartmouth Sunday at the IMG Academy. The Buckeyes jumped out to a 6-0 lead but the Big Green got three runs off OSU starter J.B. Shuck in the bottom of the fourth to pull within a 6-3 tally.
The Buckeye offense responded in the top of the fifth, exploding for six runs to take a 12-3 lead. Dartmouth closed within a 12-9 score before the Buckeyes added single runs in the eighth and ninth inning on their way to a five-run victory, 14-9 (box score).
Ryan Meade was 4-for-6 and drove in three runs. In the two games he is 7-for-10 with five RBI. On Sunday, all nine starters had at least one hit. In addition to Meade, five others had at least two hits. Tony Kennedy, batting in the lead-off spot since Shuck started on the mound, was 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Shuck lasted 5.0 innings and allowed four runs on four hits and struck out seven to improve to 3-1 this season. He struggled at times and issued five walks, hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. He handed the reins to Jared Strayer, who pitched the sixth. Brad Hays walked two and allowed four runs on two hits in a third of an inning before Drew Rucinski went the final 2.2 innings, limiting Dartmouth to three hits. He struck out two and picked up the save. Jake Prunner took the loss for the Big Green, which is now 3-3. Click here for the Dartmouth recap.
The Buckeyes settled down a little on defense, committing just one miscue, but have had at least one error in 10 of 11 games. Still it is nice to see 35 hits in two games.
Ohio State, now 7-4 on the year, and returns to the field Monday at 7:30 p.m. against Northern Iowa.
The Buckeye offense responded in the top of the fifth, exploding for six runs to take a 12-3 lead. Dartmouth closed within a 12-9 score before the Buckeyes added single runs in the eighth and ninth inning on their way to a five-run victory, 14-9 (box score).
Ryan Meade was 4-for-6 and drove in three runs. In the two games he is 7-for-10 with five RBI. On Sunday, all nine starters had at least one hit. In addition to Meade, five others had at least two hits. Tony Kennedy, batting in the lead-off spot since Shuck started on the mound, was 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Shuck lasted 5.0 innings and allowed four runs on four hits and struck out seven to improve to 3-1 this season. He struggled at times and issued five walks, hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. He handed the reins to Jared Strayer, who pitched the sixth. Brad Hays walked two and allowed four runs on two hits in a third of an inning before Drew Rucinski went the final 2.2 innings, limiting Dartmouth to three hits. He struck out two and picked up the save. Jake Prunner took the loss for the Big Green, which is now 3-3. Click here for the Dartmouth recap.
The Buckeyes settled down a little on defense, committing just one miscue, but have had at least one error in 10 of 11 games. Still it is nice to see 35 hits in two games.
Ohio State, now 7-4 on the year, and returns to the field Monday at 7:30 p.m. against Northern Iowa.
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