An unexpected injury scratch by 125-pounder Malik Heinselman introduces an unwelcome wildcard for Ohio State as it enters the Big Ten wrestling championships.
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).
