Well, the losing streak is over. That’s a positive.
Other than that, things have been looking pretty down for the Illini. Going back to the last game of the Ohio State series on April 9th, our guys have suffered a 5-game losing streak including an 8-7 loss to Bradley and a 3 games in a row to the Northwestern Wildcats
The Wildcats are an interesting scenario. They now find themselves in first place (thanks in small part to the Illini) with a 9-3 conference record. However, their overall record is 12-19. You can do the math as well as I can. That means they had a 3-16 non-conference record. Hmm…
The Illini did manage to win the last game against Northwestern on Easter Sunday. With the Illini ahead 3-1, the game was called in the 7th inning due to rain. Call it divine intervention.
Jake Stewart pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the third then pretty much cruised the rest of way till he was relieved by Aaron Martin in the 6th.
Illinois has a one-game stand against Illinois State Redbirds in Normal on Tuesday then come home for a four-game set this weekend against Iowa.