Sonny Fulks is a graduate of Ohio State University where he pitched four varsity seasons for the Buckeyes from 1971 through 1974. He furthered his baseball experience as a minor league umpire for seven seasons, working for the Florida State League (A), the Southern League (AA), and the American Association (AAA). He has written for numerous websites, and for the past fourteen years has served as columnist and photo editor for The Gettysburg Magazine, published by the University of Nebraska Press, in Lincoln Nebraska. His interests include history, support for amateur baseball, the outdoors, and he has a music degree from Ohio State University.
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Sunday, 06 April 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Beat Goes On…Buckeyes Fall In Bottom Of Ninth, Trojans Sweep Series, 10-9

Like a Bill Murray movie, the Buckeyes lose late for the second day in a row, despite a career-day by Tyler Pettorini (above).  USC swept the series with a ninth inning comeback Sunday, 10-9.
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Saturday, 05 April 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Bullpen Gives Up Late Lead…Buckeyes Lose Game, Series To USC

After a three-run home run by Trey Lipsey staked them to a late 9-7 lead on Saturday afternoon, the Buckeyes struggled with prosperity, allowing Southern Cal nine runs in their final two bats and a 12-9 win to take the weekend series.
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Saturday, 05 April 2025 / Published in Features, OSU

Buckeyes Drop Friday Opener In Los Angeles…Lose To USC, 5-3

A five-run first by the University of Southern California proved to be the difference...comeback attempt by Buckeyes comes up short...Bullpen impressive in 5-3 series-opening loss to Trojans.
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Friday, 04 April 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

A Baseball Tale…The Rise And Fall Of Former Red Frank Pastore

An old lineup card reminded me of a different life, a different dream...my own, and those of former Reds' pitcher Frank Pastore., 46 years ago this weekend. A good baseball story......
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Thursday, 03 April 2025 / Published in Features, OSU

Mid-Term Time…And The Grades Are Telling For Buckeyes Baseball

Mid-term assessment of the Buckeyes? The glass is half full except for that one very important facet of the game. Unfortunately, that one facet accounts for about 80% of baseball success. Read...