Final Numbers…Ohio State’s season came to an end with a 36-24 mark, and a 4-3 loss to UNC-Wilmington in the NCAA regional in Greenville, North Carolina. The difference in ‘hits’ had a lot to do with it. Read more in today’s latest Buckeye update.
Recent OSU Articles
Jun
1
Disastrous Seventh…Buckeyes, Bullpen Fall Late To South Carolina
What’s In A Name?….Well, South Carolina’s Danny Blair’s name says it all. His three-run home run in the seventh inning erased a 2-0 Buckeye lead in the NCAA regional and led ultimately to an 8-3 Gamecock win. Read more in today’s Press Pros feature.
Jun
1
Buckeyes Confident, Motivated For Regional Opener….
They are the curiosity factor of the regional tournament, but the Buckeyes are enjoying the atmosphere and attention…and they’re confident that they belong.
May
31
Buckeyes Sweat Through Media Day At Greenville Regional….
The temperature and humidity are high, as is anticipation for Friday’s opening round of the NCAA regional in Greenville – with three Carolina teams and media all curious about the northern interloper, Ohio State. Read our pre-tourney preview on the field.
May
31
The Politics Of Baseball Raises Its Questionable Head….
Lest you wonder if politics and the lack of objectivity stays with high school once you move one, consider some of the Big Ten honors and the All-American teams that were announced this week.
May
30
Tyler Cowles, And The Story Of Stories…As The Story Rolls On
The best long shot story of this 2018 Ohio State baseball season continues to be the metamorphic turnaround of Buckeyes left fielder Tyler Cowles. And when you consider his numbers, it shows how far you can actually come…if you set your mind to it.
May
26
Ohio State Runs Out Of Arms, Falls To No.1 Minnesota
Ohio State’s tired bullpen collapsed in the sixth inning against Minnesota Saturday, resulting in the team’s elimination from the Big Ten tournament after reaching the semifinals.
May
25
Unexpected Heroes Help OSU Past Michigan In Big Ten Tournament
Seth Kinker and Tyler Cowles still had their say, but a cast of unlikely characters provided Ohio State with the extra boost needed to move on to the final four of the Big Ten tournament.
May
24
Stellar Pitching From Feltner & Kinker Secure Shutout For OSU…
Ryan Feltner and Seth Kinker delivered exactly what the Ohio State baseball team needed in Thursday’s do-or-die win against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Consequently, the Buckeyes are still alive in the Big Ten tournament.
May
23
Purdue’s Andrews Pitches Boilermakers Past Buckeyes In BIG Opener
An outstanding performance by Purdue starting pitcher Tanner Andrews and an inescapable sixth inning lead to an Ohio State loss in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament, forcing the Bucks into the losers’ one-and-done bracket.
May
22
Seth Kinker Snubbed For First-Team All-Big Ten
From Omaha…The seeds are in, the games are set. But when the Big Ten announced the coaches’ all-conference selections Tuesday, a notable omission from the first team was Ohio State senior reliever Seth Kinker. Some reaction from Omaha on the eve of the tournament in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
May
19
Wrong-Way End To Things…Bucks Drop Final Series To MSU
It wasn’t the end they’d envisioned, and certainly not the body language with which they wanted to go to Omaha. But Michigan State had something to say about, taking two of three in the final series of the season. Read more in today’s feature wrap-up of the Buckeyes regular season.
May
18
Old Habits Bite Late…Buckeyes Drop Game 2 In Lansing
Frustration…They had their chances early and misfired (failed sac bunt, above), and unearned runs from a pair of seventh inning hurt them late. Defeat for the Buckeyes in game two of their series with ‘Sparty’. Read about it in the latest Press Pros feature.
May
17
Nothing Comes Easy…Bucks Win In East Lansing Opener
They played in the manner they’ve made so popular, and nerve-wracking. But a ninth inning uprising – as well as one from Bo Coolen – was enough to take the series opener at Michigan State. Read more about the game in our latest feature update.
May
13
OSU, Woodby ‘Flip The Switch’ On Purdue To Claim A 16-6 Win
First ‘Granny’, first as a Buckeye…The dugout exploded to greet Noah West, who’s first OSU home run – a grand slam in the eight – was the cherry on top of the Buckeyes’ comeback win over Purdue. Read more on the game from Greg Hoard in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
May
13
Buckeye Broadcaster Matt Andrews Has…’It’
In his second year as the radio voice of Ohio State baseball, broadcaster Matt Andrews was daring enough to leave behind that to which others aspire…to create his own legacy in his home community and state.
May
12
One Inning Sinks Ohio State, Purdue Evens Series, 1-1
Anthem Buddies….Young Buckeye fans lined up on the field prior to Saturday’s game to pay tribute to the flag…but they couldn’t help the Buckeyes when they needed it most…in the sixth inning. OSU fell to Purdue, 8-2. Read more in our Sunday Press Pros feature.
May
12
Beals’ 500th Win Ends Purdue’s 13-Game Win Streak
This one had about everything: a hallmark win for Coach Greg Beals, a new record for closer Seth Kinker and some things you just generally don’t see. The Buckeyes snap Purdue’s nation-leading win streak and there were fireworks…all kinds of them. Read the latest Press Pros inside feature on the baseball Buckeyes.
May
9
OSU Falls Behind Campbell Early And Late, Loses 13-8
This time they could not find a way to climb back in a game…and an uncharacteristic performance by Ryan Feltner made it all the more difficult and all the more worrisome. The Buckeyes drop their final tune-up game before Purdue in questioning fashion. Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
May
9
Bucks Ride ‘Pen’ And Opportune Play To Down Big South Leader, Campbell
Ohio State got a shaky performance from reliever-turned-starter Griffan Smith, but rode home on the sturdy performance of its bullpen…Kyle Michalik…Austin Woodby…and then Seth Kinker.
