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.
13-23 as they enter the final tri-mester of the season, the baseball Buckeyes aren't where they thought they might be...but they're still where they need to be with the future in mind. I'll explain.
"I thought I got it good enough," said Trey Lipsey (below). He did...his ninth inning homer tied the score at 5-5 and led to a Buckeye 6-5 ninth inning win Sunday over Michigan. Read about it.