tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post2295613512083215620..comments2023-11-05T03:00:42.796-05:00Comments on Big Ten Hardball: Open Thread: 14 On The 14thUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-54211224550525146842009-03-15T11:42:00.000-04:002009-03-15T11:42:00.000-04:00Had the same question pop up in the comments at Va...Had the same question pop up in the comments at VarsityBlue...<BR/><BR/>Dufek's had two good outings, but I think Maloney is trying to use him just in close games as a closer-like position as to not lose his bat. Michigan really hasn't been in that many close games (at least on the right side of the score) in the last two weeks. If they jump out to a lead today, I wouldn't be surprised to see him get the ball in the 7/8/9th.formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-82951416498728298062009-03-15T10:30:00.000-04:002009-03-15T10:30:00.000-04:00I watched some of the Arizona-Michigan game last n...I watched some of the Arizona-Michigan game last night on the Wildcats website. The closer for Arizona Jason Stoffel is a stud. He faced 5 UM hitters yesterday and K all of them. He has great stuff and is a great pro prospect. Also Michigan DH Jake McLouth is going to be a great hitter, he had a nice game last nite too. Also why is Dufek not pitching more this year. I have heard he has a great arm. Why not try him a little?<BR/><BR/>I totaly agree the Bucks will not hit like this all year,but i really think they will score runs all season in the Big Ten. They have hit 24 HR in 14 games already. They only had 19 all of 2009. Lol!<BR/><BR/>I can't wait till conference play starts in a couple of weeeks.BaseballBucks33https://www.blogger.com/profile/06113078789350330280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-43326083020972052942009-03-14T20:41:00.000-04:002009-03-14T20:41:00.000-04:00Chris, it's good to see you stop by. I look forwa...Chris, it's good to see you stop by. I look forward to your email. And, yes, this blogging can be a full-time job. <BR/><BR/>As to OSU's offensive output, I can't recall a more productive group in Columbus. It's been incredible. I did not see this coming.<BR/><BR/>And, yes, the competition hasn't been the caliber of some, but they've been hitting like this for a month now. That has to count for something.<BR/><BR/>No, the math says they can't maintain their current pace, but if they get the kind of balance they've exhibited thus far, they will remain one of the better lineups in the conference.<BR/><BR/>I think the best word to describe the Buckeyes' pitching is inconsistent. They've had a few individuals, as powerdog18 points out, that have been steady, but they've been in their share of slugfests.<BR/><BR/>I still like like their staff, though. Overall, they are pretty young, so you have to expect highs and lows.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588681524135263038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-55258486370541733582009-03-14T19:45:00.000-04:002009-03-14T19:45:00.000-04:00Ohio States top PitchingWimmers 2.53 Era, 3-0, 2...Ohio States top Pitching<BR/><BR/>Wimmers 2.53 Era, 3-0, 25/IP, 33/K<BR/>Rucinski 2.95 Era, 5-1, 21.1/IP 27/K<BR/>Hale 4.05 Era, 3/Sv, 6.2/IP, 9K<BR/>Armstrong 5.06 Era, 1-0, 21.1/IP<BR/>Best 5.71 Era, 2-0, 1/Sv, 17.1/IP, 18/Kpowerdog18https://www.blogger.com/profile/11205381757139905078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-84279233739593113022009-03-14T19:37:00.000-04:002009-03-14T19:37:00.000-04:00Oh I know, I'm fully aware of that. Unfortunately ...Oh I know, I'm fully aware of that. Unfortunately when the ones performing well are the exception and not the norm, it gets overlooked. As a whole we have worked to do.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to imply or take credit away from those deserving of it.. Wimmers, Hale, etc.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676360067091604946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-31579755915121892582009-03-14T19:34:00.000-04:002009-03-14T19:34:00.000-04:00Chris WebbNot all of Ohio States pitching has been...Chris Webb<BR/><BR/>Not all of Ohio States pitching has been bad.powerdog18https://www.blogger.com/profile/11205381757139905078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-32638754945202178912009-03-14T19:23:00.000-04:002009-03-14T19:23:00.000-04:00Brian,Sorry I have not contacted you lately, I wil...Brian,<BR/><BR/>Sorry I have not contacted you lately, I will shoot you an email to catch up on things, and discuss a few things.<BR/><BR/>Glad to see the site going as well as it is. I'm learning first hand with the Buckeye Nine its quite the time committment. Stupid final exams get in the way as well.<BR/><BR/>Question,<BR/><BR/>Have you seen an offensive attack such as the Bucks this season in recent memory? I know Michigan has been very powerful of late, and I do know OSU's competetion has not been the best, though their RPI going into this weekend was 12th.<BR/><BR/>The numbers being put up are insane. Tonights game vs. UMBC marks the 3rd time the Bucks had 20 hits in a game. Their streak of scoring 6+ extends to 13. <BR/><BR/>And just in the last 4 games, 65 runs, and 76 hits. The 76 hits are the same as the entire Iowa line-ups season to date. The 65 runs more than Iowa, NW, and MSU so far this year.<BR/><BR/>It has to stop right? A team can't hit .352 on the year?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Yes I'm fully aware our pitching stinks and we need to hit .352 to be 12-2.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676360067091604946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-13229465822215110442009-03-14T17:07:00.000-04:002009-03-14T17:07:00.000-04:00Penn State drops the first game in extra innings, ...Penn State drops the first game in extra innings, 6-5, to Rutgers.<BR/><BR/>Currently leading 1-0 in the nightcap.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07697260261438344551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-79706726155667966512009-03-14T15:22:00.000-04:002009-03-14T15:22:00.000-04:00Buckeyes wins 13-10 over SIU Edwardsville. OSU mov...Buckeyes wins 13-10 over SIU Edwardsville. OSU moves to 11-2 on the year. Game 2 of the DH is scheduled for 4pm vs Maryland Baltimore County in Palm Beach, Florida.BaseballBucks33https://www.blogger.com/profile/06113078789350330280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10198027.post-63978463747688519222009-03-14T14:56:00.000-04:002009-03-14T14:56:00.000-04:00Indiana busted out 15 runs in a win early. Illino...Indiana busted out 15 runs in a win early. Illinois and Penn State are tied late in each of theirs. Illinois is at 3-3 in the bottom of the 7th. Penn State has one on and 2 outs in bottom of 9, tied at 5.formerlyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506019127884789894noreply@blogger.com