Sixth-year senior Griffan Smith came back from elbow problems to pitch 5 1/3 innings in Game 2 of a doubleheader...the Buckeyes came from four runs behind to win 8-7, split the doubleheader...and win two of three in the weekend series with Michigan State. Mark Znidar writes.
The offense got well all at once, Trey Lipsey (below, reaching base on a second inning triple) was 'unretireable', and starter Nate Haberthier gave them a quality start in a series-opening win over Michigan State. Mark Znidar writes for Sunday Press Pros.
A sixth straight loss was three outs away until pinch-hitter Drew Reckart walked leading off and Bauer followed with a 434-foot shot to left to beat Youngstown in a Tuesday marathon. Mark Znidar writes. (Photo Courtesy of OSU Sports)
There was a brief team meeting after the 17-5 loss, but there was no shouting or chest-pounding because the coaching staff has no issues with the players' hustle. It's a performance issue. Mark Znidar writes Ohio State baseball for Press Pros.
