The score was better, and the pitching was better. But in the end the familiar issues of free bases and sloppy play allowing a run in the top of the ninth (above) cost Ohis State its 36th loss of the season in a 4-2 decision to Illinois.
Sign of the times? There was a time when you went to a major league game to learn, not be entertained or to hear a statement on political correctness. You went because you were interested...in baseball! An encore presentation of one of Greg Hoard's best baseball stories.
The spot in left field where Ernie Banks hit his 500th career home run...what Wrigley Field really looks like when you see it face to face. And with just a week left in the baseball season, where does Justin Haire and staff begin to make the necessary changes for 2026?
The Buckeyes, the dugout, and even the crowd was into it...Matt Graveline's sixth inning home run (#9, above) helped the Buckeyes break the losing streak Saturday with an 11-6 win over Northwestern. Read more.....
Butler claimed a second straight MVL title by taking down Tipp 10-4 to improve to 20-0 on the season. Koby Dues retired the last ten Tipp batters, including eight strikeouts in a row.
