You never want to leave the game...but left-hander Griffan Smith made his first start since 2020 on Saturday, and it was an encouraging one - two hits, one walk and no runs and striking out two in 3 1/3 innings. But the Buckeyes drops the game and the series to Michigan State, 2-0. Read more in today's feature.

Buckeyes starter Seth Lonsway gave up four runs in the second inning, and Michigan State right-hander Mason Erla did the rest in pulling off the upset at Bill Davis Stadium. Conner Pohl (pictured) hits his eleventh home run of the season. Read Mark Znidar's column about Buckeye baseball inside Press Pros.

Buckeyes had a three-game series at Minnesota wiped out by COVID-19 infections among Gophers, but get a win over Purdue in a makeup game. Read more OSU baseball this weekend against Michigan State, by Mark Znidar here on Press Pros.

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.