Kade Kern (below) delivered the winning hit in the top of the ninth, and the Buckeyes held on to win their fourth straight, and sweep their weekend series on the road at Northwestern. Read about the game in Monday's Press Pros.
Runs, runs, and more runs...The Buckeyes scored a combined 39 runs on 40 hits Saturday, sweeping the double-header from Northwestern. Brent Todys (below) went 8 for 11 with two home runs and 8 RBIs. Read more about the game.
The Buckeyes led 8-3 after three innings, but as has been their habit...they quit hitting and the bullpen gave up the home run ball in an eventual 11-8 Rutgers win. Mark Znidar writes for Monday Press Pros.
Sophomore left-hander Isaiah Coupet was one out from getting out of the inning, but a walk loaded the bases and reliever Jake Johnson gave up a shot to center by Ryan Lasko. Greg Beals (below) signals to the bullpent for the next pitcher in line. Read more in Sunday's Press Pros.
Frustration for the Buckeyes was senior shortstop Zach Dezenzo flying out to the warning track in center field three times in five at bats. The team stranded 10 baserunners.