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.
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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
29
Buckeyes: Not Much Wiggle Room In A ‘Must’ Scenario…Purdue Comes To Town
15-13 with five weeks left in their season, the Buckeyes face their prospect of making the NCAA post-season tourney with little wiggle room. “Just win, Baby”!
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
23
So, What’s Wrong With The Buckeyes…?
Three games past the halfway point of their season, the Buckeyes face a crossroads series this weekend against Penn State at Bill Davis Stadium…with the clock ticking.
Apr
18
Buckeyes Swept In Maryland…Lose Fifth Straight
Comrades in arms…Greg Beals used his bullpen liberally after an early four-run advantage, but the Buckeyes could not stave off Maryland, who swept the series with a Sunday 9-4 win. Read about it in the latest update.
Apr
17
Spring Game: Nothing Official On Who’s Quarterback
The final verdict fans hoped would be rendered on a starting quarterback didn’t happen Saturday at the end of Ohio State’s spring practice, and it likely won’t happen until the Buckeyes reach game week in late August. Steve Blackledge shares highlights of the OSU spring game.
Apr
17
Offense Sputters, Bullpen Stumbles, Bucks Fall Again
Conner Pohl’s seventh inning home run (below) put the Buckeyes back in the game, but they lost to Maryland for the second time in as many days on a bases-loaded walk in the tenth. Read more in the latest Press Pros update.
Apr
17
Inexplicable Sixth Dooms Buckeyes In Maryland
A disastrous sixth inning doomed the Buckeyes in their series opener with Maryland. They fell 10-6 to the Terrapins, and to fifth place in the Big Ten standings.
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.
Apr
15
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions…Don’t Bet On One Yet
Fans will return to Ohio Stadium on Saturday, but the announcement they await on Ohio State’s starting quarterback for the fall likely won’t come in the aftermath of the the Scarlet and Gray game. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
Apr
14
Buckeyes At The Mid Term…Big Picture, Short Memories!
A thrilling sweep of Indiana and a disappointing showing in Michigan leaves the Buckeyes in position to control their own destiny. The question is…how do you do it when the bats don’t work? Preview of this weekend series at Maryland in today’s Press Pros.
Apr
12
Day Wishes Ohio State Had “15 More Practices”
This is the final week of spring football, but the Buckeyes’ head coach always worries about catching up after the players missed so much time in 2020 because of COVID-19 precautions. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
Apr
11
Michigan Sends Buckeyes Home With Bruising Finale…
Buckeyes hit an obstacle in Michigan…After losing the series opener, Michigan didn’t flinch and the Buckeyes hit the wall in the Sunday finale, losing 16-7. Mark Znidar writes the story for Press Pros.
Apr
10
Buckeyes’ Bullpen Has Its Irish Up…Pat Murphy Shines
Not to be overlooked during their current win streak is the emergence of a dependable bullpen, and who’s been more dependable than set-up man Patrick Murphy?
Apr
10
Lonsway’s Inconsistency Costs Buckeyes Against Blue
They came up empty….Just six hits for the day as the Buckeyes get shut out in game two of their three game series with Michigan. Read about the game in today’s update.
Apr
9
Buckeyes Come Back To Bite The Blue 7-4
The Buckeyes come back from a 2-0 deficit to score late (Sam Wilson, below), take a lead, and the opening game of their weekend series with Michigan. Mark Znidar writes the story for Saturday Press Pros.
