Well, here we are at the start of MVC play. Not where we need to be on either side of the equation, but moving in the right direction. Illinois State, coming off a strong win (5-2) Wednesday vs. Purdue, will be a challenge where we can't expect to escape with one-run games, especially opening night where they're throwing their ace, Corey Maines (RHP, 2-1 with a 2.20 ERA). We have to strike early and get him off balance. At the same time, Jake Petricka has had trouble finding his consistency. When he's on, he's on...let's hope that's the case for the opening salvo of the three-game series. He'll be facing the powerful bat and legs of Kevin Tokarski who's batting .457. Of his 29 hits, 16 are for extra bases. They're batting .310 as a team...average 7.2 runs per game!
Weather looking fine for Friday and Saturday games with highs in the mid-50's with mostly sunny skies. Sunday is the questionable day with a good change of steady rain or rain showers. We'll have to wait and see if they opt for a DH Saturday or if they take their chances on the forecast improving.
Here's the pre-weekend story from gosycamores.com. Be sure to click on the "Game Notes" which have some very interesting stats:
http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=65128&SPID=7256&DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=204915773
A reminder that the conference games will be carrried on ESPN Radio station WBOW, 1130 & 1300 AM...available on-line at www.espnsportsradio.com. The pre-game show starts at 2:40 p.m. (ET) Friday. The games are also available on Live Stats.
Weather looking fine for Friday and Saturday games with highs in the mid-50's with mostly sunny skies. Sunday is the questionable day with a good change of steady rain or rain showers. We'll have to wait and see if they opt for a DH Saturday or if they take their chances on the forecast improving.
Here's the pre-weekend story from gosycamores.com. Be sure to click on the "Game Notes" which have some very interesting stats:
http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=65128&SPID=7256&DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=204915773
A reminder that the conference games will be carrried on ESPN Radio station WBOW, 1130 & 1300 AM...available on-line at www.espnsportsradio.com. The pre-game show starts at 2:40 p.m. (ET) Friday. The games are also available on Live Stats.
Last edited: