It had its wild and woolly moments, but another quality start by Isaiah Coupet, a huge hit in the sixth by Tyler Pettorini, and the issues of someone else's bullpen (for a change) helped the Buckeyes to an 8-3 win over Mississippi State.
The Buckeyes head to Texas this week for what will be a very telling three-game series against three of college baseball's bluebloods - Cal Berkeley, Mississippi State, and Oklahoma. So...how do they stand?
An admittedly tight Buckeye baseball team came out of a Sunday team meeting, got a good start from pitcher George Eisenhardt (above), and jumped on Friday's nemesis to salvage a weekend finale win...and resurrect some confidence for next week.
Roddy Gayle Jr.'s slam typified the manner in which Ohio State dictated to Illinois on a day the Buckeyes broke their nine-game losing streak and got a commitment from their head coach for the future that lies ahead. (Photo courtesy of Ohio State).
It was there for the taking, but the bullpen could not protect a three-run lead over the final two innings... and the Buckeyes lose their third straight in the desert on a walk-off homer in the ninth.
