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.
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.
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.
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......
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...
