Coach Ryan Day must decide among CJ Stroud, Jack Miller and Kyle McCord, but it has been hush-hush about which man has the advantage since spring practices. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
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Aug
6
Ohio State: So Far, So Good for Brown After One Practice
The Buckeyes started the preseason Wednesday with the junior cornerback from St. Louis on a “pitch count” because he is coming back from a torn Achilles’ tendon that wiped out all but two games for him in 2020. Mark Znidar writes for Saturday’s Press Pros.
Jul
24
Big Ten Media Day: Ohio State Responds to Harbaugh
The Michigan coach said his team “will die trying” to defeat the Buckeyes and Michigan State to regain footing in their annual rivalry games. Ryan Day, though, said it’s first things first, and that’s defeating Minnesota in the opener.
May
31
Buckeyes Planning On 2022 After Missing Out On NCAAs
This team had more than a few chances to make a run at a post-season berth, but it never got into a rhythm to make a serious run; Now, the work begins to make sure this doesn’t happen next season.
May
30
Ohio State: Burhenn (Who Else?) Anchors Another Win
The junior right-hander struck out 11 and gave up one run. But it was his bulldog effort in getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning that highlighted what could have been his final college start for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
May
28
Dezenzo Hits Two Three-Run Homers In Buckeyes’ Win
Neither wind, or rain, or the lack of post-season motivation was enough to discourage shortstop Zach Dezenzo. His pair of home runs and six RBIs assured the Buckeyes of at least a .500 season Friday in a 13-10 win over Northwestern. Read Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros.
May
25
Coupet, Murphy Stand Out In Ohio State Loss To Indiana
Coach Greg Beals and his staff had no choice than to have a bullpen game when Griffan Smith was scratched, and the ploy gave the team a chance to win. Mark Znidar writes for Tuesday’s Press Pros.
May
24
Buckeyes Bounce Back Behind Burhenn Masterpiece
After Nebraska clinched the league title in game one of a Sunday doubleheader (below), Ohio State ace Garrett Burhenn stunned Indiana, battling for an NCAA bid, with a sparkling 7-hit shutout and a 3-1 Buckeye win. Mark Znidar writes in Monday’s Press Pros.
May
22
Bullpen Collapses, Ohio State Blows 7-Run Lead In Loss
Fateful signal…Greg Beals called to the bullpen four times after the Buckeyes took a 9-2 lead in the seventh. But Nebraska scored 9 unanswered runs in their final three at bats to win Saturday, 11-9. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
May
16
Todys, Erwin Help Ohio State Avoid Sweep by Spartans
TJ Brock (below) applied the finishing touches to a 7-3 Buckeyes win on Sunday, avoiding a Michigan State sweep and keeping hope alive with the season’s most important weekend approaching. Read Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros.
May
15
Ohio State: Another Loss, But Smith Is A Positive
You never want to leave the game…but left-hander Griffan Smith made his first start since 2020 on Saturday, and it was an encouraging one – two hits, one walk and no runs and striking out two in 3 1/3 innings. But the Buckeyes drops the game and the series to Michigan State, 2-0. Read more in today’s feature.
May
15
Buckeyes: Ohio State Drops Game 1 To Michigan State
Buckeyes starter Seth Lonsway gave up four runs in the second inning, and Michigan State right-hander Mason Erla did the rest in pulling off the upset at Bill Davis Stadium. Conner Pohl (pictured) hits his eleventh home run of the season. Read Mark Znidar’s column about Buckeye baseball inside Press Pros.
May
12
Ohio State Rides Burhenn, Erwin To Victory
Buckeyes had a three-game series at Minnesota wiped out by COVID-19 infections among Gophers, but get a win over Purdue in a makeup game. Read more OSU baseball this weekend against Michigan State, by Mark Znidar here on Press Pros.
May
3
Ohio State Again Can’t Sweep A Big Ten Series….
The pitching staff and starter Jack Neely was knocked around by Purdue and nullified a four home run performance by the batting order. Buckeyes get their toes stepped on (pictured) in series finale. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
May
2
Ohio State Puts Purdue On Boil In 12-2 Victory
Shortstop Zach Dezenzo went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and starter Seth Lonsway was exquisite in giving up four hits and striking out nine over eight innings. Read Mark Znidars Ohio State Baseball in today’s Press Pros.
May
1
Ohio State Rides Pohl’s Bat In Ripping Purdue
The fifth-year senior first baseman hit his ninth home run of the season and had a double and single; Starter Garrett Burhenn threw 120 pitches in six innings to get his fourth victory. (Pictured) Looking at the Umpire for an answer… the runner was out! Read more Buckeyes baseball by Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros.
Apr
25
Znidar: Ohio State Still Has Shot at NCAA Tournament
Late At The Plate…The bullpen gave up seven runs to Penn State after the Buckeyes had taken a 5-3 lead in the fourth, costing them a series sweep. But a fortuitous Big Ten schedule down the stretch gives them plenty of opportunities to boost their resume. “Just Win Baby” is the slogan from here on out. Read Mark Znidar in the latest Press Pros update.
Apr
24
Lonsway At His Best, Puts Up Zeroes In Buckeyes’ Win
It was lefthander Seth Lonsway as good as it gets in a 7-0 Buckeye win Saturday over Penn State. Mark Znidar writes the story for Press Pros.
Apr
23
Buckeyes Outlast Penn State to Take Series Opener
Streak snapped, as Buckeyes take game one of the weekend series with Penn State. Mark Znidar writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
Apr
17
Olave Returns To Buckeyes To Polish His Skills
Not many people thought the receiver would return for another Scarlet-Gray spring game after catching 50 passes for 729 yards and seven touchdowns in only seven games in 2020. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
