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.
Just out of reach...was this single in the ninth over the outstretched glove of OSU's Henry Kaczmar, giving the Bulldogs a two-run lead, and ultimately Saturday's 11-9 win. Read more in the latest Press Pros update.
The only run of the game...Grand Canyon's Cade Verdusco dives for the plate behind Buckeye catcher Cole Andrews in Thursday night's heartbreaking 1-0 loss in the desert. Read about the game in Friday's Press Pros.
Fan mail on Buckeye baseball is optimistic, and asks if four games is enough sample size to make a statement about the Buckeyes (Kade Kern, above). And, what we mean when we use the term “half full”, and “half empty? In Arizona for this weekend's series with GCU and Gonzaga, read the latest update.
