NORTHWESTERN 2
INDIANA 5 (Game 2)
Hoosier's hurler Matt Bashore gets the win and improves to 5-4 on the year after giving up 2 runs on 11 hits and 10 strikeouts after a 8 inning performance. Wildcat reliever David Jensen drops to 2-3 after giving up 3 runs in just one inning of work. Offensively Indiana SS Jake Dunning led the way going 2-4 with 2 RBI. CF Evan Crawford, and DH Alex Dickerson also collected two hits on the night. C Josh Phegley also collected his 14th HR of the year, and finished 1-3 with 2 RBI. Northwestern was led offensively by 2B Trevor Stevens who went 3-5 on the night. LF Tony Vercelli was also 2-4 with 1 2B and a run scored. With the win the Hoosiers improve to 24-24 overall and 13-6 in conference. With the loss Northwestern drops to 12-33 and 3-15 in the Big Ten.
OHIO STATE 10
ILLINOIS 7
Buckeye reliever Drew Rucinsky recieves the win in relief and moves to 3-2 on the year after giving up 3 runs in 3.1 innings pitched. Illinois reliever Lee Zerrusen drops to 2-1 on the year after giving up 4 runs on 7 hits in 3 innings pitched. Offensively the Buckeyes were led by 3B Justin Miller who was 4-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI. SS Tyler Engle was also 3-4 with 1 RBI, and DH Ryan Dew was 3-5 with 3 runs scored. Illinois was led by LF Casey McMurray who was 3-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI. CF Joe Bonnadonna also went 2-2 with 1 run and 1 RBI. With the win, the Buckeyes improve to 35-14 overall, and 14-6 in the Big Ten, while Illinois falls to second place in the Big Ten at 15-5, and 32-15 overall.
Indiana Wins 2009 Big Ten Tournament
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Saturday's Conference Results
PURDUE 5
MICHIGAN ST. 6
Michigan State's Nolan Moody went 7 innings and gave up 5 runs on 7 hits while striking out 5 Boilermaker batters in a no decision. Spartan reliever A.J. Dunn moved to 2-2 after pitching two scoreless innings to recieve the win. Purdue's Matt Bischoff also recieved a no decision, giving up 5 runs on 10 hits in 7 innings worked. Boilermaker reliever Connor Cestak drops to 0-2 on the year after giving up a run on no hits. Cestak did not record an out in his appearance. Offensively the green and white were led by SS Jonathan Roof who finished 3-3 with a run and 2 RBI. C Eric Roof also finished 2-3 with 2 runs and 1 RBI. Purdue was led by LF Ben Wolgamot, who went 1-4 with a homer and 3 RBI. RF Alex Jaffee and CF Brandon Haveman also collected HR's in the game. With the win, the Spartans move to 22-24 overall and 12-7 in conference play. The loss drops the black and gold to 20-23 (7-11).
NORTHWESTERN 2
INDIANA 3
Hoosier hurler Eric Arnett improves to 11-1 on the season after giving up just 2 runs on 5 hits and striking out 8 Wildcat hitters in a complete game effort. Northwestern's Eric Jokisch drops to 3-7 on the year after allowing 3 runs on 8 hits in 8 innings of work. Offensively Indiana was led by CF Evan Crawford who was 2-4 with 1 RBI. 2B Tyler Rogers also added two hits of his own, finishing 2-3 on the day. Northwestern's leading hitter was 2B Trevor Stevens, who went 2-4 with 1 RBI. With the win, the Hoosiers improve to 23-24 overall, and 12-6 in Big Ten play. The loss puts the Wildcats at 12-32 (3-14).
PENN ST. 5
IOWA 4 (11 innings)
Penn State reliever Jesse Alfreno picks up the win and moves to 1-0 on the season after pitching 0.1 scoreless innings of relief. Iowa reliever Mike Schurz drops to 0-1 after giving up 2 runs on 6 hits in 5 innings of work out of the bullpen. Offensively the Nittany Lions were led by 1B Corey Wine, who collected three hits, one of which was a homerun, and finished 3-5 with 2 RBI. 3B Jordan Steranka also collected three hits and 2 runs, and finished 3-6 on the day. LF Mike Deese also sent a ball over the fence, collecting 2 RBI. The Hawkeyes were led by 3B Wes Freie who finished 2-3 with 2 HR, 2 runs, and 2 RBI. RF Ryan Durant also collected 3 hits and finished 3-5. The win bumps the Nittany Lions up to 24-22 overall, and 7-13 in conference play. The loss drops Iowa to 15-32 (3-16).
MINNESOTA 12
MICHIGAN 5
Minnesota's Tom Buske improves to 8-3 on the year after giving up 5 runs on 7 hits, and striking out 7 in 6 innings of work. Michigan's Matt Miller drops to 0-2 after giving up 4 runs on 2 hits in just over an inning of work in relief for the Wolverines. Offensively the Golden Gophers were led by RF Michael Kvasnicka, who finished 2-5 with two doubles and 4 RBI. 1B Nick O'Shea also added 3 hits and 2 RBI, finishing 3-5 on the day. Minnesota speedsters Eric Decker and Matt Nohelty also added 2 hits of their own. The blue and maize were led by DH Jake McClouth who finished 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI. C Chris Berset also finished 2-4 with a run and 1 RBI. With the win, the maroon and gold improve to 33-13 overall and 15-4 in conference play, while the Wolverines drop to 26-23 (7-13). The Gopher win also puts Minnesota head coach John Anderson at 999 career victories, needing to win just 1 of 4 remaining games this season to reach the 1000 win milestone.
OHIO STATE
ILLINOIS 4:30 PM
Stay tuned for updates and results of the Fighting Illini and Buckeyes matchup in Champaign tonight.
MICHIGAN ST. 6
Michigan State's Nolan Moody went 7 innings and gave up 5 runs on 7 hits while striking out 5 Boilermaker batters in a no decision. Spartan reliever A.J. Dunn moved to 2-2 after pitching two scoreless innings to recieve the win. Purdue's Matt Bischoff also recieved a no decision, giving up 5 runs on 10 hits in 7 innings worked. Boilermaker reliever Connor Cestak drops to 0-2 on the year after giving up a run on no hits. Cestak did not record an out in his appearance. Offensively the green and white were led by SS Jonathan Roof who finished 3-3 with a run and 2 RBI. C Eric Roof also finished 2-3 with 2 runs and 1 RBI. Purdue was led by LF Ben Wolgamot, who went 1-4 with a homer and 3 RBI. RF Alex Jaffee and CF Brandon Haveman also collected HR's in the game. With the win, the Spartans move to 22-24 overall and 12-7 in conference play. The loss drops the black and gold to 20-23 (7-11).
NORTHWESTERN 2
INDIANA 3
Hoosier hurler Eric Arnett improves to 11-1 on the season after giving up just 2 runs on 5 hits and striking out 8 Wildcat hitters in a complete game effort. Northwestern's Eric Jokisch drops to 3-7 on the year after allowing 3 runs on 8 hits in 8 innings of work. Offensively Indiana was led by CF Evan Crawford who was 2-4 with 1 RBI. 2B Tyler Rogers also added two hits of his own, finishing 2-3 on the day. Northwestern's leading hitter was 2B Trevor Stevens, who went 2-4 with 1 RBI. With the win, the Hoosiers improve to 23-24 overall, and 12-6 in Big Ten play. The loss puts the Wildcats at 12-32 (3-14).
PENN ST. 5
IOWA 4 (11 innings)
Penn State reliever Jesse Alfreno picks up the win and moves to 1-0 on the season after pitching 0.1 scoreless innings of relief. Iowa reliever Mike Schurz drops to 0-1 after giving up 2 runs on 6 hits in 5 innings of work out of the bullpen. Offensively the Nittany Lions were led by 1B Corey Wine, who collected three hits, one of which was a homerun, and finished 3-5 with 2 RBI. 3B Jordan Steranka also collected three hits and 2 runs, and finished 3-6 on the day. LF Mike Deese also sent a ball over the fence, collecting 2 RBI. The Hawkeyes were led by 3B Wes Freie who finished 2-3 with 2 HR, 2 runs, and 2 RBI. RF Ryan Durant also collected 3 hits and finished 3-5. The win bumps the Nittany Lions up to 24-22 overall, and 7-13 in conference play. The loss drops Iowa to 15-32 (3-16).
MINNESOTA 12
MICHIGAN 5
Minnesota's Tom Buske improves to 8-3 on the year after giving up 5 runs on 7 hits, and striking out 7 in 6 innings of work. Michigan's Matt Miller drops to 0-2 after giving up 4 runs on 2 hits in just over an inning of work in relief for the Wolverines. Offensively the Golden Gophers were led by RF Michael Kvasnicka, who finished 2-5 with two doubles and 4 RBI. 1B Nick O'Shea also added 3 hits and 2 RBI, finishing 3-5 on the day. Minnesota speedsters Eric Decker and Matt Nohelty also added 2 hits of their own. The blue and maize were led by DH Jake McClouth who finished 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI. C Chris Berset also finished 2-4 with a run and 1 RBI. With the win, the maroon and gold improve to 33-13 overall and 15-4 in conference play, while the Wolverines drop to 26-23 (7-13). The Gopher win also puts Minnesota head coach John Anderson at 999 career victories, needing to win just 1 of 4 remaining games this season to reach the 1000 win milestone.
OHIO STATE
ILLINOIS 4:30 PM
Stay tuned for updates and results of the Fighting Illini and Buckeyes matchup in Champaign tonight.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Friday Night Big Ten Results
PENN ST. 8
IOWA 6
Penn St. reliever Ryan Ignas moves to 4-1 after giving up just 1 run on 3 hits in 2 innings of work. Hawkeye reliever Patrick Schatz drops to 1-2 after giving up 3 runs on 5 hits in 2 innings pitched. Offensively the Nittany Lions were led by C Ben Heath who finished 3-4 with 2 HR, and 3 RBI. RF Rick Marlin also went 2-3 with an RBI. Iowa was led by 1B Sean Flanagan, who was 3-5 with 2 RBI. CF Kurtis Muller, who finished 3-4 with a run and an RBI, continues to swing a hot bat for the Hawkeyes. With the win, Penn State improves to 23-22 overall, and 6-13 in the Big Ten. The loss drops the Hawkeyes to 15-31 overall, and 3-15 in the Big Ten.
OHIO ST. 4
ILLINOIS 5
Illinois starter Phil Haig gave up 4 runs on 8 hits in 8 innings of work, but left the game in danger of recieving the loss. With the Illini's late rally, reliever John Anderson picked up the win and moves to 1-2 on the year after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. Buckeyes starter Alex Wimmers gave up just 2 runs and struck out 7 in 7.2 innings of work, but handed off the ball to reliever Jake Hale who recieved the loss and moved to 0-1 on the year after giving up 3 runs, none of which were earned, on 2 hits in 0.2 innings pitched. Offensively the Fighting Illini were led by 3B Dominic Altobelli, who finished 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI. CF Joe Bonnadonna also finished 2-5 with 2 RBI for the blue and orange. The Buckeyes were led by CF Michael Stephens who finished 2-3 with a HR, 2 runs, and 2 RBI. C Dan Burkhardt also finished 1-4 with a HR and an RBI. Ohio State led 4-2 going into the bottom of the ninth, but Illinois rallied to win the game 5-4, and stay atop the Big Ten at 32-14 overall, and 15-4 in conference. The loss drops Ohio State to 34-14 overall, and 13-6 in conference.
NORTHWESTERN
INDIANA postponed due to weather
PURDUE
MICHIGAN ST. series starts Saturday
MINNESOTA 9
MICHIGAN 5
Gopher senior starter Chauncy Handran improves to 7-2 on the year after giving up 5 runs on 11 hits in 7.1 innings pitched. Michigan hurler and Big Ten ERA leader Chris Fetter drops to 6-3 on the season after giving up 6 runs on 9 hits in 6.1 innings pitched. Offensively the maroon and gold were led by SS AJ Petterson who finished 3-5 with a run and 3 RBI. CF Eric Decker also collected 3 hits, 3 runs, and RBI, and a HR, and finished 3-4 on the night. The Wolverines were led by 3B Tim Kalczynski who was 3-4 with a HR and 3 RBI. C Chris Berset also finished 2-4 with 1 RBI. With the win, Minnesota improves to 32-13 overall, and 14-4 in the Big Ten, just 1/2 game back of Illinois. The loss drops Michigan to 26-22 (7-12).
IOWA 6
Penn St. reliever Ryan Ignas moves to 4-1 after giving up just 1 run on 3 hits in 2 innings of work. Hawkeye reliever Patrick Schatz drops to 1-2 after giving up 3 runs on 5 hits in 2 innings pitched. Offensively the Nittany Lions were led by C Ben Heath who finished 3-4 with 2 HR, and 3 RBI. RF Rick Marlin also went 2-3 with an RBI. Iowa was led by 1B Sean Flanagan, who was 3-5 with 2 RBI. CF Kurtis Muller, who finished 3-4 with a run and an RBI, continues to swing a hot bat for the Hawkeyes. With the win, Penn State improves to 23-22 overall, and 6-13 in the Big Ten. The loss drops the Hawkeyes to 15-31 overall, and 3-15 in the Big Ten.
OHIO ST. 4
ILLINOIS 5
Illinois starter Phil Haig gave up 4 runs on 8 hits in 8 innings of work, but left the game in danger of recieving the loss. With the Illini's late rally, reliever John Anderson picked up the win and moves to 1-2 on the year after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. Buckeyes starter Alex Wimmers gave up just 2 runs and struck out 7 in 7.2 innings of work, but handed off the ball to reliever Jake Hale who recieved the loss and moved to 0-1 on the year after giving up 3 runs, none of which were earned, on 2 hits in 0.2 innings pitched. Offensively the Fighting Illini were led by 3B Dominic Altobelli, who finished 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI. CF Joe Bonnadonna also finished 2-5 with 2 RBI for the blue and orange. The Buckeyes were led by CF Michael Stephens who finished 2-3 with a HR, 2 runs, and 2 RBI. C Dan Burkhardt also finished 1-4 with a HR and an RBI. Ohio State led 4-2 going into the bottom of the ninth, but Illinois rallied to win the game 5-4, and stay atop the Big Ten at 32-14 overall, and 15-4 in conference. The loss drops Ohio State to 34-14 overall, and 13-6 in conference.
NORTHWESTERN
INDIANA postponed due to weather
PURDUE
MICHIGAN ST. series starts Saturday
MINNESOTA 9
MICHIGAN 5
Gopher senior starter Chauncy Handran improves to 7-2 on the year after giving up 5 runs on 11 hits in 7.1 innings pitched. Michigan hurler and Big Ten ERA leader Chris Fetter drops to 6-3 on the season after giving up 6 runs on 9 hits in 6.1 innings pitched. Offensively the maroon and gold were led by SS AJ Petterson who finished 3-5 with a run and 3 RBI. CF Eric Decker also collected 3 hits, 3 runs, and RBI, and a HR, and finished 3-4 on the night. The Wolverines were led by 3B Tim Kalczynski who was 3-4 with a HR and 3 RBI. C Chris Berset also finished 2-4 with 1 RBI. With the win, Minnesota improves to 32-13 overall, and 14-4 in the Big Ten, just 1/2 game back of Illinois. The loss drops Michigan to 26-22 (7-12).
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Big Ten Weekend Preview
With two conference weekends to go, the 1st place and 3rd place teams are separated by a mere 2 games, making these last 6 games crucial to each team in the conference championship race. Here is a preview of what's to come this weekend around the Big Ten.
NORTHWESTERN travels to Bloomington to take on INDIANA. The Hoosiers come into this weekend in 4th place in the Big Ten with a record of 11-6. The Wildcats are 3-13, in second to last in the Big Ten. With Michigan St. nipping at their heels, this weekend is crucial for the Hoosiers to secure a top 4 seed in the Big Ten tournament, and possibly gain some ground in the running for the regular season crown. On paper, this is a clear mismatch, given the high caliber Hoosier's pitching staff lead by Eric Arnett, facing the struggling Wildcat's hitters, but let's not jump ahead of ourselves, this is Big Ten baseball, you just never know.
MICHIGAN hosts MINNESOTA this weekend in Ann Arbor. Minnesota comes into the weekend 2nd in the Big Ten, just 1/2 game back of the league leading Fighting Illini. Michigan currently sits at 7th in the Big Ten standings, just 1/2 game back of Purdue. The Gophers have won 7 straight conference games and 9 of their last 10, and they appear to be a lock for the Big Ten tournament bearing a major meltdown. This being said, Michigan is fighting for the final spot in the tournament, and will come into this weekend hungry to gain some ground and solidify a post-season spot. Historically the Gophers have had troubles with the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, and with the Wolverines' urgency to get some victories, don't be surprised if they steal a few games from Minnesota this weekend.
PENN STATE travels to IOWA this weekend to take on the Hawkeyes. This matchup features 2 of the three bottom Big Ten teams, but let's not get ahead of ourselves and say it's not meaningful. Mathematically, no one is out of the Big Ten tournament yet, so both teams should be coming into this series ready to make a late season run and possibly squeak into the post-season.
OHIO STATE travels to Champaign to take on ILLINOIS. This matchup features the 1st placed Fighting Illini and 3rd placed Buckeyes, each fighting for the Big Ten crown. Both teams have been hot as of late, and the winner of this series will gain a huge leg up in the conference standings and gain some strong momentum going into the Big Ten tournament.
NORTHWESTERN travels to Bloomington to take on INDIANA. The Hoosiers come into this weekend in 4th place in the Big Ten with a record of 11-6. The Wildcats are 3-13, in second to last in the Big Ten. With Michigan St. nipping at their heels, this weekend is crucial for the Hoosiers to secure a top 4 seed in the Big Ten tournament, and possibly gain some ground in the running for the regular season crown. On paper, this is a clear mismatch, given the high caliber Hoosier's pitching staff lead by Eric Arnett, facing the struggling Wildcat's hitters, but let's not jump ahead of ourselves, this is Big Ten baseball, you just never know.
MICHIGAN hosts MINNESOTA this weekend in Ann Arbor. Minnesota comes into the weekend 2nd in the Big Ten, just 1/2 game back of the league leading Fighting Illini. Michigan currently sits at 7th in the Big Ten standings, just 1/2 game back of Purdue. The Gophers have won 7 straight conference games and 9 of their last 10, and they appear to be a lock for the Big Ten tournament bearing a major meltdown. This being said, Michigan is fighting for the final spot in the tournament, and will come into this weekend hungry to gain some ground and solidify a post-season spot. Historically the Gophers have had troubles with the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, and with the Wolverines' urgency to get some victories, don't be surprised if they steal a few games from Minnesota this weekend.
PENN STATE travels to IOWA this weekend to take on the Hawkeyes. This matchup features 2 of the three bottom Big Ten teams, but let's not get ahead of ourselves and say it's not meaningful. Mathematically, no one is out of the Big Ten tournament yet, so both teams should be coming into this series ready to make a late season run and possibly squeak into the post-season.
OHIO STATE travels to Champaign to take on ILLINOIS. This matchup features the 1st placed Fighting Illini and 3rd placed Buckeyes, each fighting for the Big Ten crown. Both teams have been hot as of late, and the winner of this series will gain a huge leg up in the conference standings and gain some strong momentum going into the Big Ten tournament.
Wednesday's Big Ten Results
Here are the scores and results from Wednesday's Big Ten non-conference action:
OHIO STATE 7
Louisville 12
Illinois-Chicago 0
NORTHWESTERN 0 (5th innings, called due to weather)
Western Michigan 0
MICHIGAN 6
Evansville 4
ILLINOIS 3 (10 innings)
Western Illinois
IOWA (cancelled)
OHIO STATE 7
Louisville 12
Illinois-Chicago 0
NORTHWESTERN 0 (5th innings, called due to weather)
Western Michigan 0
MICHIGAN 6
Evansville 4
ILLINOIS 3 (10 innings)
Western Illinois
IOWA (cancelled)
Western Illinois vs. Illinois
Western Illinois 1
Illinois 7
Illinois' Will Strack earned the win out of the bullpen pitching two innings in relief and improving to 5-0 on the season. Offensively, the Fighting Illini were led by 3B Dominic Altobelli who belted a pair of homeruns and drove in three. Illinois is currently ranked #25 in the nation.
Illinois 7
Illinois' Will Strack earned the win out of the bullpen pitching two innings in relief and improving to 5-0 on the season. Offensively, the Fighting Illini were led by 3B Dominic Altobelli who belted a pair of homeruns and drove in three. Illinois is currently ranked #25 in the nation.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Tuesday's Big Ten Non-Conference Results
Here are some results from non-conference action tonight:
Western Michigan 1
Michigan 20
Michigan's Travis Smith gets the win and evens up his season record to 5-5 on the year after giving up just 4 hits in 6 innings of work. The Wolverine's bats exploded tonight, led by 1B Mike Dufek, who finished a perfect 6-6 on the day with 2 HR and 5 RBI. Dufek also pitched the ninth inning for the blue and yellow, recording 3 strikouts. Bursett, Oaks, LaMarr, Urban and McClouth also posted multi-hit games for Michigan.
North Dakota St. 5
Minnesota 6
The Gophers won their 9th game out of their last 10 tonight, beating the Bison of North Dakota St. 6-5 in Minneapolis. Gopher reliever Tim Ryan pitched 1.1 shutout innings in relief to pickup the win and move to 1-1 on the season. Offensively the Gophers were led by CF Eric Decker, who finished the night 3-4 with 1 run and 1 RBI. 2B Derek McCallum continues to swing a hot bat as he delivered his 14th HR of the season in the bottom of the 7th to give the Gophers the lead for good. RF Michael Kvasnicka also finished the game 2-4 with a HR, a run, and an RBI.
Louisville 21
Ohio St. 5
The Buckeye's Andrew Armstrong takes the loss and drops to 2-2 on the year after pitching 3.1 innings in which he gave up 12 runs on 10 hits. Ohio State was led offensively by 2B Cory Kovanda, who finished the night 2-5 with 1 RBI. CF Chris Griffin also collected two hits as a substitute, finishing the night 2-3.
UW-Milwaukee 4
Iowa 11
Iowa's Zach Kenyon moves to 1-3 after giving up just 1 earned run on four hits in 6.2 innings of work. Offensively the Hawkeyes were led by DH Phil Keppler who went 2-4 with 3 RBI. CF Kurt Muller also finished 2-4 with 1 HR, 2 runs, and 2 RBI.
Valparaiso 14
Northwestern 2
Wildcat's starter Matt Diedrich dropped to 0-2 on the year after giving up 8 runs in just 1.1 innings pitched. Northwestern's measly 5 hits came courtesy of Stevens, Lashmet, Snieder, Williams, and Wilson.
I'm still awaiting the score of the Western Illinois vs. Illinois matchup in Champaign tonight. Stay tuned for updates.
Western Michigan 1
Michigan 20
Michigan's Travis Smith gets the win and evens up his season record to 5-5 on the year after giving up just 4 hits in 6 innings of work. The Wolverine's bats exploded tonight, led by 1B Mike Dufek, who finished a perfect 6-6 on the day with 2 HR and 5 RBI. Dufek also pitched the ninth inning for the blue and yellow, recording 3 strikouts. Bursett, Oaks, LaMarr, Urban and McClouth also posted multi-hit games for Michigan.
North Dakota St. 5
Minnesota 6
The Gophers won their 9th game out of their last 10 tonight, beating the Bison of North Dakota St. 6-5 in Minneapolis. Gopher reliever Tim Ryan pitched 1.1 shutout innings in relief to pickup the win and move to 1-1 on the season. Offensively the Gophers were led by CF Eric Decker, who finished the night 3-4 with 1 run and 1 RBI. 2B Derek McCallum continues to swing a hot bat as he delivered his 14th HR of the season in the bottom of the 7th to give the Gophers the lead for good. RF Michael Kvasnicka also finished the game 2-4 with a HR, a run, and an RBI.
Louisville 21
Ohio St. 5
The Buckeye's Andrew Armstrong takes the loss and drops to 2-2 on the year after pitching 3.1 innings in which he gave up 12 runs on 10 hits. Ohio State was led offensively by 2B Cory Kovanda, who finished the night 2-5 with 1 RBI. CF Chris Griffin also collected two hits as a substitute, finishing the night 2-3.
UW-Milwaukee 4
Iowa 11
Iowa's Zach Kenyon moves to 1-3 after giving up just 1 earned run on four hits in 6.2 innings of work. Offensively the Hawkeyes were led by DH Phil Keppler who went 2-4 with 3 RBI. CF Kurt Muller also finished 2-4 with 1 HR, 2 runs, and 2 RBI.
Valparaiso 14
Northwestern 2
Wildcat's starter Matt Diedrich dropped to 0-2 on the year after giving up 8 runs in just 1.1 innings pitched. Northwestern's measly 5 hits came courtesy of Stevens, Lashmet, Snieder, Williams, and Wilson.
I'm still awaiting the score of the Western Illinois vs. Illinois matchup in Champaign tonight. Stay tuned for updates.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Midweek Big Ten Games
Here is what will be happening around the Big Ten during the week:
Tuesday, May 5
Western Illinois at ILLINOIS
UW-Milwaukee at IOWA
North Dakota St. at MINNESOTA
NORTHWESTERN at #24 Valparaiso
OHIO STATE at Louisville
Wednesday, May 6
Evansville at ILLINOIS
Western Illinois at IOWA
Western Michigan at MICHIGAN
Chicago at NORTHWESTERN
OHIO STATE at Louisville
Tuesday, May 5
Western Illinois at ILLINOIS
UW-Milwaukee at IOWA
North Dakota St. at MINNESOTA
NORTHWESTERN at #24 Valparaiso
OHIO STATE at Louisville
Wednesday, May 6
Evansville at ILLINOIS
Western Illinois at IOWA
Western Michigan at MICHIGAN
Chicago at NORTHWESTERN
OHIO STATE at Louisville
Wikoff and Wimmers Named Big Ten Players of the Week
Illinois SS Brandon Wikoff was named the Big Ten's player of the week for the second consecutive time after hitting .692 in the Fighting Illini's series against Northwestern. Over the Illini's five games this past week, Wikoff racked up 10 runs and 10 RBIs on 7 extra base hits. This is the second time Wikoff has won the award and the fifth time this season a member of the orange and blue offense has claimed the honors.
Ohio State's hurler Alex Wimmers earned Big Ten pitcher of the week honors after throwing the Big Ten's second no-hitter of the season. Wimmers' no-hitter was the first in Buckeyes baseball history. Wimmers recorded 14 strikeouts in his no-hit performance against the Wolverines. This is the fourth time Wimmers has recieved the honors this season, and the Buckeyes pitching staff as a whole has recieved the award 6 times this season.
Ohio State's hurler Alex Wimmers earned Big Ten pitcher of the week honors after throwing the Big Ten's second no-hitter of the season. Wimmers' no-hitter was the first in Buckeyes baseball history. Wimmers recorded 14 strikeouts in his no-hit performance against the Wolverines. This is the fourth time Wimmers has recieved the honors this season, and the Buckeyes pitching staff as a whole has recieved the award 6 times this season.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Big Ten Weekend Top Performers
Here are my top performers by position in this weekend's Big Ten games:
C: Kyle Knudson, MINN
1B: Nick O'Shea, MINN
2B: Eric Charles, PUR
SS: Brandon Wikoff, ILL
3B: Jordan Steranka, PSU
OF: Brandon Haveman, PUR
OF: Pete Capetta, ILL
OF: Kurtis Muller, IOWA
DH: Ryan Dew, OSU
P: Alex Wimmers, OSU
P: Bryan Roberts, ILL
P: A.J. Achter, MSU
Since this is the first weekend that I have done the Top Weekend performers, therefore it is the first time each player on the list has recieved the award. I will keep track of how many times the players win throughout the season and upcoming seasons. Also, each week I will pick the Performer of the weekend, which is given to one pitcher or position player in the Big Ten who excelled in their performance. This week, the award goes to Ohio State's Alex Wimmers, who threw a complete game shutout this weekend against Michigan. Not only was it a shutout, it was a no-hit shutout, making him the first Ohio State pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the school's history. With the win, Wimmers improved to 10-1 on the year, and his Buckeyes find themselves comfortably in 3rd place in the conference standings.
C: Kyle Knudson, MINN
1B: Nick O'Shea, MINN
2B: Eric Charles, PUR
SS: Brandon Wikoff, ILL
3B: Jordan Steranka, PSU
OF: Brandon Haveman, PUR
OF: Pete Capetta, ILL
OF: Kurtis Muller, IOWA
DH: Ryan Dew, OSU
P: Alex Wimmers, OSU
P: Bryan Roberts, ILL
P: A.J. Achter, MSU
Since this is the first weekend that I have done the Top Weekend performers, therefore it is the first time each player on the list has recieved the award. I will keep track of how many times the players win throughout the season and upcoming seasons. Also, each week I will pick the Performer of the weekend, which is given to one pitcher or position player in the Big Ten who excelled in their performance. This week, the award goes to Ohio State's Alex Wimmers, who threw a complete game shutout this weekend against Michigan. Not only was it a shutout, it was a no-hit shutout, making him the first Ohio State pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the school's history. With the win, Wimmers improved to 10-1 on the year, and his Buckeyes find themselves comfortably in 3rd place in the conference standings.
Sunday's Conference Results
INDIANA 2
PURDUE 5
Purdue hurler Matt Morgan improved to 4-4 after giving up 1 earned run on 5 hits and striking out 5 Hoosiers in 7.1 innings of work. Indiana starter Matt Bashore falls to 4-4 after giving up 4 runs on 8 hits, although he struck out 9 Boilermaker hitters. Offensively the Boilermakers were led once again by CF Brandon Haveman, who finished 2-5 with 1 2B and 2 RBI. 2B Eric Charles also collected two hits and finished 2-4 on the day. Hoosiers DH Alex Dickerson led the way going 2-4 with a run, while CF Evan Crawford was 1-4 with 1 R and 1 RBI. With the win, the gold and black move to 20-22 overall and 7-10 in conference. The loss drops the Hoosiers to 22-24 overall, and 11-6 in conference.
MICHIGAN 9
OHIO ST. 2
Michigan's Eric Katzman picked up the win and moves to 7-4 on the season after giving up 1 run on 4 hits in 5 innings pitched. Ohio State's Eric Best gets the loss and drops to 6-3 on the year after giving up 5 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits in 4.1 innings of work. The Wolverines were led by 1B Mike Dufek who finished 3-5 with 3 RBI. CF Jake LaMarre and DH Jake McClouth also each added two hits of their own. Offensively the Buckeyes were led by LF Zach Hurley who finished 2-4 with a run and one RBI. CF Michael Stevens also collected two hits, finishing 2-4 on the day. With the win, the Wolverines improve to 24-21 (7-11), while the Buckeyes drop to 34-11 (13-5).
PENN ST. 5
MICHIGAN ST. 6
Spartan reliever A.J. Dunn picked up the win and moved to 1-2 on the year after allowing just one run in 2.1 innings pitched. Nittany Lions' reliever Ryan Ignes gets the loss and drops to 3-1 after giving up 3 runs in 2 innings. Offensively Michigan St. was led by C Eric Roof, who finished 2-4 with 2 RBI. Johnny Lee, Jeff Holm, and Brandon Eckerle also collected two hits each in the contest. The Nittany Lions were led by SS Louie Picconi who went 2-4 with a run and an RBI. With the win, the Spartans complete the series sweep of Penn St. and move to 21-24 (11-7). The loss drops the Nittany Lions to 22-25 (5-13).
ILLINOIS 9
NORTHWESTERN 0
Fighting Illini starter Bryan Roberts pitched 7 shutout innings, giving up just 5 hits and striking out 7 Wildcat hitters to improve to 5-2 on the season. Morton falls to 1-6 for Northwestern after giving up 5 runs on 9 hits in 4.1 innings of work. Offensively Illinois was led by SS Brandon Wikoff, who finished 4-5 with a run and 3 RBI. Bonadonna, McMurray, Altobelli, and Johnson also each collected two hits in the contest. The Wildcats were led by Finn who collected two hits and finished 2-5. With the win, the Illini claim sole possession of first place in the Big Ten with a record of 14-4, and an overall record of 30-13. The loss drops Northwestern to 12-30 (3-13).
IOWA 3
MINNESOTA 12
Golden Gopher sophomore Seth Rosin pitched 6.2 scoreless innings, striking out 7 Hawkeye hitters along the way and improving to 5-1 on the season. Hawkeye's starter Jarred Hippen dropped to 2-4 on the year after giving up 7 runs and 8 hits. Offensively Minnesota was led by 1B Nick O'Shea, who finished 3-5 with a homer and 4 RBI. 2B Derek McCallum continues to swing a hot bat, finishing 3-4 with 3 runs and 1 RBI in today's contest. C Kyle Knudson also finished 2-3 with 3 RBI and 2 BB. The Hawkeyes were led by CF Kurtis Muller, who finished 2-3 with an RBI and 2 BB. C Dallas Burke also added two hits, finishing 2-5 on the day. The win puts the Gophers in sole possession of 2nd place in the Big Ten at 13-4, with a record of 30-13 overall. The loss drops the Hawkeyes to 14-30 (3-14).
WEEKEND REVIEW:
-Purdue takes 2 of 3 games at home vs. Indiana
-Ohio St. takes 2 of 3 games at home vs. Michigan
-Michigan St. completes a clean sweep of Penn St. at home
-Illinois takes all 3 games on the road against Northwestern
-Minnesota sweeps Iowa at home
CURRENT BIG TEN STANDINGS:
Illinois 14-4
Minnesota 13-4
Ohio St. 13-5
Indiana 11-6
Michigan St. 11-7
Purdue 7-10
Michigan 7-11
Penn St. 5-13
Northwestern 3-13
Iowa 3-14
With two weekends to go, the Fighting Illini lead the pack by 1 game with the Golden Gophers and Buckeyes nipping at their heels. Michigan State continues to play well, completing their second straight series sweep, and sitting comfortably in the fifth spot in the Big Ten, just 1/2 game back of the Hoosiers. It looks as though the battle for the final spot in the Big Ten tournament will come down to who plays better down the stretch between Purdue and Michigan, although mathematically no one is out of it yet. With the treacherous seasons that Northwestern and Iowa are putting on, it seems as though they are going to be packing it up soon and trying again next season.
PURDUE 5
Purdue hurler Matt Morgan improved to 4-4 after giving up 1 earned run on 5 hits and striking out 5 Hoosiers in 7.1 innings of work. Indiana starter Matt Bashore falls to 4-4 after giving up 4 runs on 8 hits, although he struck out 9 Boilermaker hitters. Offensively the Boilermakers were led once again by CF Brandon Haveman, who finished 2-5 with 1 2B and 2 RBI. 2B Eric Charles also collected two hits and finished 2-4 on the day. Hoosiers DH Alex Dickerson led the way going 2-4 with a run, while CF Evan Crawford was 1-4 with 1 R and 1 RBI. With the win, the gold and black move to 20-22 overall and 7-10 in conference. The loss drops the Hoosiers to 22-24 overall, and 11-6 in conference.
MICHIGAN 9
OHIO ST. 2
Michigan's Eric Katzman picked up the win and moves to 7-4 on the season after giving up 1 run on 4 hits in 5 innings pitched. Ohio State's Eric Best gets the loss and drops to 6-3 on the year after giving up 5 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits in 4.1 innings of work. The Wolverines were led by 1B Mike Dufek who finished 3-5 with 3 RBI. CF Jake LaMarre and DH Jake McClouth also each added two hits of their own. Offensively the Buckeyes were led by LF Zach Hurley who finished 2-4 with a run and one RBI. CF Michael Stevens also collected two hits, finishing 2-4 on the day. With the win, the Wolverines improve to 24-21 (7-11), while the Buckeyes drop to 34-11 (13-5).
PENN ST. 5
MICHIGAN ST. 6
Spartan reliever A.J. Dunn picked up the win and moved to 1-2 on the year after allowing just one run in 2.1 innings pitched. Nittany Lions' reliever Ryan Ignes gets the loss and drops to 3-1 after giving up 3 runs in 2 innings. Offensively Michigan St. was led by C Eric Roof, who finished 2-4 with 2 RBI. Johnny Lee, Jeff Holm, and Brandon Eckerle also collected two hits each in the contest. The Nittany Lions were led by SS Louie Picconi who went 2-4 with a run and an RBI. With the win, the Spartans complete the series sweep of Penn St. and move to 21-24 (11-7). The loss drops the Nittany Lions to 22-25 (5-13).
ILLINOIS 9
NORTHWESTERN 0
Fighting Illini starter Bryan Roberts pitched 7 shutout innings, giving up just 5 hits and striking out 7 Wildcat hitters to improve to 5-2 on the season. Morton falls to 1-6 for Northwestern after giving up 5 runs on 9 hits in 4.1 innings of work. Offensively Illinois was led by SS Brandon Wikoff, who finished 4-5 with a run and 3 RBI. Bonadonna, McMurray, Altobelli, and Johnson also each collected two hits in the contest. The Wildcats were led by Finn who collected two hits and finished 2-5. With the win, the Illini claim sole possession of first place in the Big Ten with a record of 14-4, and an overall record of 30-13. The loss drops Northwestern to 12-30 (3-13).
IOWA 3
MINNESOTA 12
Golden Gopher sophomore Seth Rosin pitched 6.2 scoreless innings, striking out 7 Hawkeye hitters along the way and improving to 5-1 on the season. Hawkeye's starter Jarred Hippen dropped to 2-4 on the year after giving up 7 runs and 8 hits. Offensively Minnesota was led by 1B Nick O'Shea, who finished 3-5 with a homer and 4 RBI. 2B Derek McCallum continues to swing a hot bat, finishing 3-4 with 3 runs and 1 RBI in today's contest. C Kyle Knudson also finished 2-3 with 3 RBI and 2 BB. The Hawkeyes were led by CF Kurtis Muller, who finished 2-3 with an RBI and 2 BB. C Dallas Burke also added two hits, finishing 2-5 on the day. The win puts the Gophers in sole possession of 2nd place in the Big Ten at 13-4, with a record of 30-13 overall. The loss drops the Hawkeyes to 14-30 (3-14).
WEEKEND REVIEW:
-Purdue takes 2 of 3 games at home vs. Indiana
-Ohio St. takes 2 of 3 games at home vs. Michigan
-Michigan St. completes a clean sweep of Penn St. at home
-Illinois takes all 3 games on the road against Northwestern
-Minnesota sweeps Iowa at home
CURRENT BIG TEN STANDINGS:
Illinois 14-4
Minnesota 13-4
Ohio St. 13-5
Indiana 11-6
Michigan St. 11-7
Purdue 7-10
Michigan 7-11
Penn St. 5-13
Northwestern 3-13
Iowa 3-14
With two weekends to go, the Fighting Illini lead the pack by 1 game with the Golden Gophers and Buckeyes nipping at their heels. Michigan State continues to play well, completing their second straight series sweep, and sitting comfortably in the fifth spot in the Big Ten, just 1/2 game back of the Hoosiers. It looks as though the battle for the final spot in the Big Ten tournament will come down to who plays better down the stretch between Purdue and Michigan, although mathematically no one is out of it yet. With the treacherous seasons that Northwestern and Iowa are putting on, it seems as though they are going to be packing it up soon and trying again next season.
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