Friday night games continue to be plagued by the weather. Fortunately, Illinois and Ohio State were able to get a good six plus innings in before the game was called. Even better, the Illini have a good head start on the Buckeyes leading 7-2.
Starter Kevin Manson pitched a gem of a game allowing just two runs (one earned) in 6 innings, walking no one.
It was a balanced offensive attack as eight starters got at least one hit. CF Kyle Hudson banged out two hits and scored twice. Ryan Hastings put together 2 hits and including an rbi double.
John Schlichter’s two-run double was key in the Illini’s 3-run 5th.
The bullpen is rested. The balance of the game will pick up at 12:05pm Saturday before the scheduled doubleheader.
Go Illini!