The Big Ten Conference has named Indiana' Jay Brant and Iowa's Andy Cox as co-Players of the Week. Michigan's Jim Brauer was named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week. Click here for the link to the conference's press release.
The Hawkeyes' press release can be found here. Michigan's official kudos to Brauer can be found here. Nothing on the Hoosiers' site about Brant's honor as of yet.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Monday, March 14, 2005
Monday Games
Indiana 8 Yale 0 (Box)
Another day, another offensive explosion for IU. Jay Brant goes 4 for 5 and Joe Kemp gets two hits, two runs and two RBI. Brad Davidson (2-0) pitches seven innings allowing no runs, five hits and a single walk. The freshman lefhander also struck out six.
Iowa 20 Rider 4 (Box)
The Hawkeyes Hit Machine keeps pouding away, as well. Nate Yoho and Andy Cox each went yard twice. Yoho drove in five, Cox added three RBI. Tim Gudex didn't allow an earned run in six innings. It was Gedux' first win of the year.
The Hawkeyes have one more game today. They finish their doubleheader versus North Florida.
Another day, another offensive explosion for IU. Jay Brant goes 4 for 5 and Joe Kemp gets two hits, two runs and two RBI. Brad Davidson (2-0) pitches seven innings allowing no runs, five hits and a single walk. The freshman lefhander also struck out six.
Iowa 20 Rider 4 (Box)
The Hawkeyes Hit Machine keeps pouding away, as well. Nate Yoho and Andy Cox each went yard twice. Yoho drove in five, Cox added three RBI. Tim Gudex didn't allow an earned run in six innings. It was Gedux' first win of the year.
The Hawkeyes have one more game today. They finish their doubleheader versus North Florida.
Michigan Moves Up
The University of Michigan moved up to number twenty-three in Collegiate Baseball's poll. The Wolverines (8-3) are not in Baseball America's or the USA Today Sports Weekly/ESPN polls. However, the USA Today Sports Weekly/ESPN Coaches poll does have Michigan getting ten votes, one more than last week.
Overall, Texas has become the consensus number one team in the land. To get a look at all the polls, sans the NCBWA model, click on the links below. I'll add the writers' version when it becomes available.
USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches Poll
Baseball America Top 25
Collegiate Baseball
Overall, Texas has become the consensus number one team in the land. To get a look at all the polls, sans the NCBWA model, click on the links below. I'll add the writers' version when it becomes available.
USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches Poll
Baseball America Top 25
Collegiate Baseball
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Sunday Recaps
#29 Michigan 9 Central Connecticut State 0 (Box)
Wolverines' 2B Chris Getz stayed red hot going three for five. Brad Roblin went three for four with two RBI. Mike Schmidt homered and Derek Feldkamp got the win.
Illinois 1 Texas-Arlington 0 (7th inning)
Dusty Bensko homered for the lone tally thus far.
#1 Texas 7 Purdue 0 (7th inning)
Texas DH Calvin Beamon is three for three.
#16 Florida 10 Michigan State 0 (Box)
The Gators sweep MSU. Florida hit three homers and Stephen Locke moved to 3-0 on the year. The Spartans' Adam Tripp went two for four.
Update:
Illinois 3 Texas-Arlington 2, 10 innings (Box)
Bensko ended up 3 for 5 as did Trevor Huisinga. Joel Barickman got the win in relief for Illinois.
Iowa 16 Rider 2 (Box)
Andy Lytle, Skylar Moss and Andy Cox each homered for the Hawkeyes. Nate Yoho went 3 for 4 and Casey O'Rourke improved to 2-0 on the year going seven innings while allowing one walk and six hits.
Indiana 14 Bucknell 4 (Box)
Hoosier 2B Jay Brant led the twenty-one hit IU attack going five for five. Ryan Parker hit his third HR and knocked in four runs. Reggie Watson, Joe Kemp and Zach Boswell each had three hits a piece. Brian Lortz started and earned his first victory of 2005.
#1 Texas 8 Purdue 0 (Box)
Neal Gorka went three for four in a losing effort. P Kyle McCulloch improved to 4-1 for Texas. Beamon and Thomas Incaviglia each had two RBI for the Longhorns.
Harvard 9 Minnesota 1 (Box)
Schuyler Mann went five for five with two RBI and scored three times for Harvard. David Hrncirik's three hits were the highlight of the Gophers' offense.
A quick review of the non-conference standings after weekend play shows Indiana atop the Big Ten at 9-3. The Hoosiers are followed by #29 Michigan at 8-3. Then, it's Illinois (5-3), Penn State (5-5), Ohio State (4-4), Michigan State (5-6), Iowa (3-4), Northwestern (4-6), Minnesota (2-7) and Purdue (1-8).
Wolverines' 2B Chris Getz stayed red hot going three for five. Brad Roblin went three for four with two RBI. Mike Schmidt homered and Derek Feldkamp got the win.
Illinois 1 Texas-Arlington 0 (7th inning)
Dusty Bensko homered for the lone tally thus far.
#1 Texas 7 Purdue 0 (7th inning)
Texas DH Calvin Beamon is three for three.
#16 Florida 10 Michigan State 0 (Box)
The Gators sweep MSU. Florida hit three homers and Stephen Locke moved to 3-0 on the year. The Spartans' Adam Tripp went two for four.
Update:
Illinois 3 Texas-Arlington 2, 10 innings (Box)
Bensko ended up 3 for 5 as did Trevor Huisinga. Joel Barickman got the win in relief for Illinois.
Iowa 16 Rider 2 (Box)
Andy Lytle, Skylar Moss and Andy Cox each homered for the Hawkeyes. Nate Yoho went 3 for 4 and Casey O'Rourke improved to 2-0 on the year going seven innings while allowing one walk and six hits.
Indiana 14 Bucknell 4 (Box)
Hoosier 2B Jay Brant led the twenty-one hit IU attack going five for five. Ryan Parker hit his third HR and knocked in four runs. Reggie Watson, Joe Kemp and Zach Boswell each had three hits a piece. Brian Lortz started and earned his first victory of 2005.
#1 Texas 8 Purdue 0 (Box)
Neal Gorka went three for four in a losing effort. P Kyle McCulloch improved to 4-1 for Texas. Beamon and Thomas Incaviglia each had two RBI for the Longhorns.
Harvard 9 Minnesota 1 (Box)
Schuyler Mann went five for five with two RBI and scored three times for Harvard. David Hrncirik's three hits were the highlight of the Gophers' offense.
A quick review of the non-conference standings after weekend play shows Indiana atop the Big Ten at 9-3. The Hoosiers are followed by #29 Michigan at 8-3. Then, it's Illinois (5-3), Penn State (5-5), Ohio State (4-4), Michigan State (5-6), Iowa (3-4), Northwestern (4-6), Minnesota (2-7) and Purdue (1-8).
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Saturday Scores
Illinois 4 Texas-Arlington 2 (Box)
Chad Frk, Dusty Bensko and Mike Rohde each had two hits. Jimmy Conroy yielded seven hits in seven innings. Conroy got the win Jake Toohey the save.
Indiana 12 Bowling Green 2 (Box)
Joe Kemp had three hits and four RBI to pace the Hoosier attack. Josh Lewis won his second game against no losses by allowing five hits and striking out seven in eight innings.
Iowa 13 Toledo 9 (Box)
Andy Lytle hit a walk off grandslam to win it for Iowa.
#16 Florida 13 Michigan State 2 (Box)
Jared Kubin had two hits and three RBI for the Gators. Sean Walker led the Spartans with two hits.
#29 Michigan 6 Lamar 1 (5th inning)
Matt Butler has three hits and Chris Getz has two for Michigan.
#24 Louisiana-Lafayette 2 Minnesota 0 (6th inning)
Gophers have mustered just three hits so far.
Bradley 4 Ohio State 3 (Box)
The Braves scored four unearned runs on three eighth inning Buckeye errors. Cody Caughenbaugh and Jason Zoeller each got a hit, run and RBI for OSU.
#1 Texas 8 Purdue 6 (Box)
The Boilermakers hung tough today, but the 'Horns continue to be just too much. Eric Osborn had three RBI for Purdue and Neal Gorka pounded out two more hits. Texas' Drew Stubbs went yard twice and pushed across three runs.
Penn State vs. Gonzaga
Server problems have foiled my attempts to get a score on this game. I'll try again later.
Update:
Lamar 7 #29 Michigan 6 (Game 1-Box)
All-America candidate Chris Getz went 4 for 4 and Kyle Bohm had three hits and three RBI for Michigan. Michael Ambort hit his fifth homer of the year for Lamar.
#29 Michigan 11 Lamar 1 (Game 2-Box)
The Wolverines get revenge for their Game 1 loss. Jim Brauer (2-0) fanned nine Cardinals in seven innings. 2B Getz and CF Matt Butler ended the game with three hits a piece.
#24 Louisiana-Lafayette 3 Minnesota 2 (10 innings) (Box)
Kevin Ardoin struck out 11 Gopher batters in seven innings, but the win went to Kraig Schambough in relief. Jeremy Chlan went two for four for Minnesota. Phillip Hawke had thee hits for ULL. Dallas Morris drove in the winner in the tenth.
Ohio State 15 Rider 9 (Box)
Well, I messed this one up. The score I posted was, apparently, not a final. My apologies. The Buckeye bats awoke in the second game of the doubleheader. Ohio State 2B Jason Zoeller went five for six with three runs scored and three RBI. 3B Ronnie Bourquin went three for four with two runs and two RBI.
Gonzaga 8 Penn State 6 (Box)
The 'Zags had four hitters with two hits a piece. PSU finished the Johnny Quik Classic Tournament in fourth place. Both P Craig Clark and OF Matt Lewis made the all-tournament team.
Chad Frk, Dusty Bensko and Mike Rohde each had two hits. Jimmy Conroy yielded seven hits in seven innings. Conroy got the win Jake Toohey the save.
Indiana 12 Bowling Green 2 (Box)
Joe Kemp had three hits and four RBI to pace the Hoosier attack. Josh Lewis won his second game against no losses by allowing five hits and striking out seven in eight innings.
Iowa 13 Toledo 9 (Box)
Andy Lytle hit a walk off grandslam to win it for Iowa.
#16 Florida 13 Michigan State 2 (Box)
Jared Kubin had two hits and three RBI for the Gators. Sean Walker led the Spartans with two hits.
#29 Michigan 6 Lamar 1 (5th inning)
Matt Butler has three hits and Chris Getz has two for Michigan.
#24 Louisiana-Lafayette 2 Minnesota 0 (6th inning)
Gophers have mustered just three hits so far.
Bradley 4 Ohio State 3 (Box)
The Braves scored four unearned runs on three eighth inning Buckeye errors. Cody Caughenbaugh and Jason Zoeller each got a hit, run and RBI for OSU.
#1 Texas 8 Purdue 6 (Box)
The Boilermakers hung tough today, but the 'Horns continue to be just too much. Eric Osborn had three RBI for Purdue and Neal Gorka pounded out two more hits. Texas' Drew Stubbs went yard twice and pushed across three runs.
Penn State vs. Gonzaga
Server problems have foiled my attempts to get a score on this game. I'll try again later.
Update:
Lamar 7 #29 Michigan 6 (Game 1-Box)
All-America candidate Chris Getz went 4 for 4 and Kyle Bohm had three hits and three RBI for Michigan. Michael Ambort hit his fifth homer of the year for Lamar.
#29 Michigan 11 Lamar 1 (Game 2-Box)
The Wolverines get revenge for their Game 1 loss. Jim Brauer (2-0) fanned nine Cardinals in seven innings. 2B Getz and CF Matt Butler ended the game with three hits a piece.
#24 Louisiana-Lafayette 3 Minnesota 2 (10 innings) (Box)
Kevin Ardoin struck out 11 Gopher batters in seven innings, but the win went to Kraig Schambough in relief. Jeremy Chlan went two for four for Minnesota. Phillip Hawke had thee hits for ULL. Dallas Morris drove in the winner in the tenth.
Ohio State 15 Rider 9 (Box)
Well, I messed this one up. The score I posted was, apparently, not a final. My apologies. The Buckeye bats awoke in the second game of the doubleheader. Ohio State 2B Jason Zoeller went five for six with three runs scored and three RBI. 3B Ronnie Bourquin went three for four with two runs and two RBI.
Gonzaga 8 Penn State 6 (Box)
The 'Zags had four hitters with two hits a piece. PSU finished the Johnny Quik Classic Tournament in fourth place. Both P Craig Clark and OF Matt Lewis made the all-tournament team.
Friday, March 11, 2005
National Weekend Preview
Will Kimmey of Baseball America previews this weekend's action around the nation including the big, big series between defending national champion Cal State Fullerton and Tulane. The Titans are currently ranked third in BA's poll, while the Wave are #1 according to the publication.
Live Updates
Ohio State 15 North Florida 9 (Bottom of the seventh inning)
Jason Zoeller and Jedidiah Stephen each have three RBI a piece for OSU.
#29 Michigan 12 New York Tech 4 (Bottom of the fifth inning)
U of M cleanup hitter Kyle Bohm has five RBI thus far.
Update:
OSU's Ronnie Borquin just went deep. OSU 16 UNF 9 (Ninth inning)
Update2:
It appears OSU has held on to win 16-10 over North Florida. It's kind of hard to tell on CSTV's Gametracker, but I count three outs in the bottom of the ninth, which sounds like a Buckeyes win to me.
Update3:
New York Tech posted five runs in the bottom of the ninth, but Michigan held on to win 14-9.
Michigan is also batting in the top of the ninth, with the bases loaded, and leads 13-4 over NYIT. Bohm's five RBI come via two homers.
Update4:
Ohio State 16 North Florida 10 (Box)
As I guessed earlier, the Buckeyes held off UNF. Trent Luyster got the win. Zoeller, Stephen and Borquin all hit big flies for OSU.
#29 Michigan 14 New York Tech 9 (Box)
The Wolverines survived a late scare and beat New York Tech 14-9. NYIT plated five runs in the bottom of the ninth. See
#1 Texas 9 Purdue 1 (Box)
In a game completed just a few minutes ago, the top ranked Longhorns handled Purdue.
Texas-Arlington 5 Illinois 1 (Box)
Apparently, Texas is not the place for the Big Ten to play in today. Chris Robinson and Trevor Huisinga each had two hits for the Illini. UTA's Michael Gardner got the victory. The Mavs Daniel Macha went three for three and scored twice.
#16 Florida 17 Michigan State 1 (Box)
UF's Bryan Ball (4-0) allowed only one run in eight innings. Brian Leclerc hit a grandslam and Gator freshman Jared Kubin collected three hits and three RBI. Ryan Sontag drove home the lone MSU score.
Minnesota 4 St. John's 2 (Box)
A two run first inning and another two runs in the third were all Minnesota needed. Matt Fornasiere had three Gopher hits and scored twice. Mike Mee hit his first HR of the year. Matt Loberg got the win, Joh Gaub was credited with his first save of 2005.
San Francisco 6 Penn State 1 (Box)
The Nittany Lions fall to 4-5. They will play in the third place game of the Johnny Quik Classic tomorrow against an opponent yet to be determined.
Jason Zoeller and Jedidiah Stephen each have three RBI a piece for OSU.
#29 Michigan 12 New York Tech 4 (Bottom of the fifth inning)
U of M cleanup hitter Kyle Bohm has five RBI thus far.
Update:
OSU's Ronnie Borquin just went deep. OSU 16 UNF 9 (Ninth inning)
Update2:
It appears OSU has held on to win 16-10 over North Florida. It's kind of hard to tell on CSTV's Gametracker, but I count three outs in the bottom of the ninth, which sounds like a Buckeyes win to me.
Update3:
New York Tech posted five runs in the bottom of the ninth, but Michigan held on to win 14-9.
Michigan is also batting in the top of the ninth, with the bases loaded, and leads 13-4 over NYIT. Bohm's five RBI come via two homers.
Update4:
Ohio State 16 North Florida 10 (Box)
As I guessed earlier, the Buckeyes held off UNF. Trent Luyster got the win. Zoeller, Stephen and Borquin all hit big flies for OSU.
#29 Michigan 14 New York Tech 9 (Box)
The Wolverines survived a late scare and beat New York Tech 14-9. NYIT plated five runs in the bottom of the ninth. See
#1 Texas 9 Purdue 1 (Box)
In a game completed just a few minutes ago, the top ranked Longhorns handled Purdue.
Texas-Arlington 5 Illinois 1 (Box)
Apparently, Texas is not the place for the Big Ten to play in today. Chris Robinson and Trevor Huisinga each had two hits for the Illini. UTA's Michael Gardner got the victory. The Mavs Daniel Macha went three for three and scored twice.
#16 Florida 17 Michigan State 1 (Box)
UF's Bryan Ball (4-0) allowed only one run in eight innings. Brian Leclerc hit a grandslam and Gator freshman Jared Kubin collected three hits and three RBI. Ryan Sontag drove home the lone MSU score.
Minnesota 4 St. John's 2 (Box)
A two run first inning and another two runs in the third were all Minnesota needed. Matt Fornasiere had three Gopher hits and scored twice. Mike Mee hit his first HR of the year. Matt Loberg got the win, Joh Gaub was credited with his first save of 2005.
San Francisco 6 Penn State 1 (Box)
The Nittany Lions fall to 4-5. They will play in the third place game of the Johnny Quik Classic tomorrow against an opponent yet to be determined.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
PSU Wins, MSU Losses
Penn State 13 Southern Utah 2 (Box)
The Nittany Lions improved to 4-4 with today's win at the Johnny Quik Tournament. All the PSU starters got a hit. Conference batting leader Matt Lewis homered. Steve Cline picked up the win.
Toledo 8 Michigan State 7 (11 innings) (Box)
Adam Tripp and Troy Krider each had two hits and three RBI in the losing effort. Dan Ruth and Travis Pilewski had two RBi a piece for the Rockets. Toledo's Greg Gomph won in relief.
The Nittany Lions improved to 4-4 with today's win at the Johnny Quik Tournament. All the PSU starters got a hit. Conference batting leader Matt Lewis homered. Steve Cline picked up the win.
Toledo 8 Michigan State 7 (11 innings) (Box)
Adam Tripp and Troy Krider each had two hits and three RBI in the losing effort. Dan Ruth and Travis Pilewski had two RBi a piece for the Rockets. Toledo's Greg Gomph won in relief.
Weekend Links
A week after dropping a three game set to #17 Mississippi, Purdue's stern pre-conference road trip continues this weekend in Austin, Texas. The Boilermakers get a series with the nation's top ranked Longhorns beginning tomorrow. BTH obviously wishes Purdue all the best as they stare down UT.
Michigan State has a large opportunity, as well, this weekend. The Spartans head to Gainesville to face #16 Florida in a three game set. Penn State's schedule will be determined day-to-day, as the Nittany Lions continue the Johnny Quik Tournament in California.
Here are the links to all the Big Ten opponents this weekend.
FRIDAY
#29 Michigan vs. New York Tech
Penn State vs. TBA
Purdue @ #1 Texas
Ohio State vs. North Florida
St. John's @ Minnesota
Michigan State @ #16 Florida
Illinois vs. Texas-Arlington
SATURDAY
#29 Michigan @ Lamar
Penn State vs. TBA
Purdue @ #1 Texas
Ohio State vs. Bradley
Ohio State vs. Rider
#24 Louisiana-Lafayette @ Minnesota
Michigan State @ #16 Florida
Iowa vs. Toledo
Illinois @ Texas-Arlington
Indiana vs. Bowling Green
SUNDAY
Illinois @ Texas-Arlington
Indiana vs. Bucknell
Iowa vs. Rider
#29 Michigan vs. Central Connecticut State
Michigan State @ #16 Florida
Purdue @ #1 Texas
Harvard @ Minnesota
Michigan State has a large opportunity, as well, this weekend. The Spartans head to Gainesville to face #16 Florida in a three game set. Penn State's schedule will be determined day-to-day, as the Nittany Lions continue the Johnny Quik Tournament in California.
Here are the links to all the Big Ten opponents this weekend.
FRIDAY
#29 Michigan vs. New York Tech
Penn State vs. TBA
Purdue @ #1 Texas
Ohio State vs. North Florida
St. John's @ Minnesota
Michigan State @ #16 Florida
Illinois vs. Texas-Arlington
SATURDAY
#29 Michigan @ Lamar
Penn State vs. TBA
Purdue @ #1 Texas
Ohio State vs. Bradley
Ohio State vs. Rider
#24 Louisiana-Lafayette @ Minnesota
Michigan State @ #16 Florida
Iowa vs. Toledo
Illinois @ Texas-Arlington
Indiana vs. Bowling Green
SUNDAY
Illinois @ Texas-Arlington
Indiana vs. Bucknell
Iowa vs. Rider
#29 Michigan vs. Central Connecticut State
Michigan State @ #16 Florida
Purdue @ #1 Texas
Harvard @ Minnesota
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Catching Up On Scores
I haven't been quite as diligent about keeping on top of scores the last few days. My apologies to all. Here are the recaps I've missed.
Monday
Penn State 6 Monmouth 3 (Box)
PSU's Joe Blackburn remains hot. The catcher's three run homer powers the Nittany Lions to a win in the Johnny Quik Classic.
Tuesday
Gonzaga 14 Penn State 6 (Box)
The Lewis and Blackburn Road Show continues. Matt Lewis collects three hits and Joe Blackburn hits his third homerun of the year, but PSU falls 14-6 to Gonzaga.
Michigan State 10 Campbell 6 (Box)
Tony Clausen and Ryan Basham each went yard twice as the Spartans downed the Camels. Clausen had five RBI, Basham four.
Indiana vs. Xavier, ppd.
Another game lost to bad weather.
Wednesday
Penn State 7 Dallas Baptist 5 (Box)
The Nittany Lions blow a 4-0 lead, but bounce back to overtake Dallas Baptist. Craig Clark pitches seven scoreless innings for PSU (3-4).
Monday
Penn State 6 Monmouth 3 (Box)
PSU's Joe Blackburn remains hot. The catcher's three run homer powers the Nittany Lions to a win in the Johnny Quik Classic.
Tuesday
Gonzaga 14 Penn State 6 (Box)
The Lewis and Blackburn Road Show continues. Matt Lewis collects three hits and Joe Blackburn hits his third homerun of the year, but PSU falls 14-6 to Gonzaga.
Michigan State 10 Campbell 6 (Box)
Tony Clausen and Ryan Basham each went yard twice as the Spartans downed the Camels. Clausen had five RBI, Basham four.
Indiana vs. Xavier, ppd.
Another game lost to bad weather.
Wednesday
Penn State 7 Dallas Baptist 5 (Box)
The Nittany Lions blow a 4-0 lead, but bounce back to overtake Dallas Baptist. Craig Clark pitches seven scoreless innings for PSU (3-4).
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
NCBWA: Michigan # 29
The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Top 35 Poll has Michigan (5-2) ranked twenty-ninth in the nation. Ohio State (2-3) and Minnesota (1-5) were the only other Big Ten schools receiving votes in this week's survey. Texas maintained the top spot overall with the writers. Click here to get a look at the complete poll.
Monday, March 07, 2005
OPS Leaders
I'm no stat geek. Really. I'm not. However, one of the Bill James-era stats I do like is OPS-on base plus slugging percentage. As the number of games increased, I decided it was time to see how some of the Big Ten hitters' OPS numbers looked like. This is by no means definitive information, as I only reviewed some of the league's other stat leaders, but here is what I found.
Penn State's Matt Lewis, who leads the conference in batting average, on base percentage and slugging percentage, has an OPS of 1.478. Which, surprise, surprise, leads the Big Ten. Neal Gorka of Purdue is in second at 1.315. Pat McMahon, Northwestern's catcher, comes in third at 1.287. Ryan Parker of Indiana has an OPS of 1.272, good for fourth in the Big Ten. Joe Blackburn, Lewis' Nittany Lion teammate, comes in fifth at 1.272.
Again, I wouldn't exactly be quoting this data all around town. I didn't run down every single player's numbers and I studied journalism and history, not any form of math, in college. So, there's a decent chance I messed something up. However, I do find this data interesting, so I figured I would share it with the both of you.
Polls Are Out; Michigan Is In
The polls are out. Well, as usual, three of the four polls are available online at this time on Monday. After their tremendous weekend, Michigan has garnered some national attention and claimed a spot in one ranking.
Coach Rich Maloney's squad cracked Collegiate Baseball Newspaper's Top 30 by defeating former top ten teams Georgia and North Carolina on successive days. The Wolverines (5-2)check in at number twenty-four.
I have conflicting information on the Sports Weekly/ESPN Coaches Poll. The one I've linked to below does not list Michigan under "Others Receiving Votes". However, the poll emailed to me indicates the Wolverines got nine points in this week's survey. While I think they should have mustered more than just nine tallies, which probably puts them around a number forty ranking (give or take a couple of spots), it's a start.
Baseball America doesn't have U of M ranked and doesn't reveal all the schools that get votes. I continue to wait for the NCBWA Poll to pop up at their site.
Here is a look at the three polls. Texas and Tulane continue their battle for the consensus number one ranking.
Baseball America's Top 25
Collegiate Baseball Top 30
Sports Weekly/ESPN Top 25 Coaches'
Both the Wolverines and Ohio State's fine showing at the Keith LeClair Classic were the subject of Baseball America's Will Kimmey's College Weekend Recap. The Buckeyes (2-3) were probably a win away from getting votes in the polls, as well. Regardless, you know the Big Ten had a great weekend when they get this kind of ink at BA.
Coach Rich Maloney's squad cracked Collegiate Baseball Newspaper's Top 30 by defeating former top ten teams Georgia and North Carolina on successive days. The Wolverines (5-2)check in at number twenty-four.
I have conflicting information on the Sports Weekly/ESPN Coaches Poll. The one I've linked to below does not list Michigan under "Others Receiving Votes". However, the poll emailed to me indicates the Wolverines got nine points in this week's survey. While I think they should have mustered more than just nine tallies, which probably puts them around a number forty ranking (give or take a couple of spots), it's a start.
Baseball America doesn't have U of M ranked and doesn't reveal all the schools that get votes. I continue to wait for the NCBWA Poll to pop up at their site.
Here is a look at the three polls. Texas and Tulane continue their battle for the consensus number one ranking.
Baseball America's Top 25
Collegiate Baseball Top 30
Sports Weekly/ESPN Top 25 Coaches'
Both the Wolverines and Ohio State's fine showing at the Keith LeClair Classic were the subject of Baseball America's Will Kimmey's College Weekend Recap. The Buckeyes (2-3) were probably a win away from getting votes in the polls, as well. Regardless, you know the Big Ten had a great weekend when they get this kind of ink at BA.
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Sunday Review
Some details of today's contests remain unavailable, like box scores. I'll add them as I come across them. It's wasn't a great day overall for the conference, but Michigan did post its second straight triumph over a top ten opponent. BTH salutes the Wolverines on their fine weekend performance.
Illinois 1 Sam Houston State 1 (14 innings) (Box)
Jimmy Conroy and Jake Toohey were the stories for Illinois. The pitched 13 2/3 scoreless innings, but Illini could not muster enough offense to capture a win.
Indiana 16 Arkansas-Little Rock 0 (Box)
Jay Brant had four hits and four RBI. Ryan Parker had three hits and three RBI. Brad Davidson earned his first win of the year.
Southwest Missouri State 8 Iowa 7 (12 innings) (Box)
Iowa catcher Kris Welker was two for five.
Michigan 1 #10 North Carolina 0 (Box)
For the second day in a row, OF Matt Butler drove home the winning run. Butler's lone RBI today, was his second straight game winner versus a top ten opponent.
Michigan State 19 Brown 7 (Box)
MSU's Erik Morris had four hits and three RBI. Adam Tripp had three hits and stole two bases. Tony Clausen drove in four Spartan runs on three hits. Craig Brookes went four innings to claim the win.
Pepperdine 15 Minnesota 2 (Box)
The Gophers closed out the Dairy Queen Classic at 1-2. I should have more details on this game later.
Cal State Northridge 11 Northwestern 8 (Box)
Jon Mikrut and Antonio Mule hit homers, but the Wildcats lost a shootout. John Voita hit two homers for the Matadors, driving in three. Jeff Tezak had four hits in five at bats for the winners.
Arizona State 3 Ohio State 0 (Box)
Dan DeLucia allowed only one run in six innings of work, posting the second strong pitching performance in a row for the Bucks, but ASU's pitching was just a bit better. Pat Bresenhan got his first win for the Sun Devils. Cody Caughenbaugh had two OSU hits.
#17 Mississippi 13 Purdue 6 (Box)
Freshman SS Zach Cozart hit a grandslam for Ole Miss. Anthony Cupps (3-1) won the game for the Rebels. Andy Dahl had three hits for the Boilers. A.J. Prickel and Eric Wolfe each had two runs batted in for Purdue.
Illinois 1 Sam Houston State 1 (14 innings) (Box)
Jimmy Conroy and Jake Toohey were the stories for Illinois. The pitched 13 2/3 scoreless innings, but Illini could not muster enough offense to capture a win.
Indiana 16 Arkansas-Little Rock 0 (Box)
Jay Brant had four hits and four RBI. Ryan Parker had three hits and three RBI. Brad Davidson earned his first win of the year.
Southwest Missouri State 8 Iowa 7 (12 innings) (Box)
Iowa catcher Kris Welker was two for five.
Michigan 1 #10 North Carolina 0 (Box)
For the second day in a row, OF Matt Butler drove home the winning run. Butler's lone RBI today, was his second straight game winner versus a top ten opponent.
Michigan State 19 Brown 7 (Box)
MSU's Erik Morris had four hits and three RBI. Adam Tripp had three hits and stole two bases. Tony Clausen drove in four Spartan runs on three hits. Craig Brookes went four innings to claim the win.
Pepperdine 15 Minnesota 2 (Box)
The Gophers closed out the Dairy Queen Classic at 1-2. I should have more details on this game later.
Cal State Northridge 11 Northwestern 8 (Box)
Jon Mikrut and Antonio Mule hit homers, but the Wildcats lost a shootout. John Voita hit two homers for the Matadors, driving in three. Jeff Tezak had four hits in five at bats for the winners.
Arizona State 3 Ohio State 0 (Box)
Dan DeLucia allowed only one run in six innings of work, posting the second strong pitching performance in a row for the Bucks, but ASU's pitching was just a bit better. Pat Bresenhan got his first win for the Sun Devils. Cody Caughenbaugh had two OSU hits.
#17 Mississippi 13 Purdue 6 (Box)
Freshman SS Zach Cozart hit a grandslam for Ole Miss. Anthony Cupps (3-1) won the game for the Rebels. Andy Dahl had three hits for the Boilers. A.J. Prickel and Eric Wolfe each had two runs batted in for Purdue.
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Saturday Recap
Southwest Missouri State 8 Iowa 6 (Box)
L.J. Mims had two hits and two of the Hawkeyes RBI. Zach Harris had three hits and Matt Weglarz had three RBI for SWMS. The series concludes with the rubber game on Sunday afternoon.
Michigan 6 #8 Georgia 4 (Box)
Matt Butler hit a walkoff two run homer to lead Michigan over the eighth ranked Bulldogs. Kyle Bohm had three more hits and Chris Getz had two hits, scored a run and drove in another for the Wolverines. Drew Taylor notched the win in relief. Clayton Richard, Michigan's back-up quarterback, made his college debut. Richard pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit.
As a bonus, Baseball America's Michael Walby took photos of the game. Mgoblue.com has a photo gallery here.
North Florida 12 Michigan State 4 (Box)
A.J. Tripp went 2 for 4 with a homerun and driving in two of the Spartans four runs. I can't find a boxscore, yet. I'll post it when I do.
Ohio State 2 #10 North Carolina 1 (Box)
The Buckeyes posted the Big Ten's other big upset at the Keith LeClair Classic. The victory over UNC was OSU's first over a top 25 opponent since 2003. In a game dominanted by pitching, Trent Luyster went six innings, allowing only one run and yielding only a single walk, to claim the win. Trey Fausnaugh pitched 2.2 innings to get the save. Buckeye CF Matt Angle was the only player on either squad to get more than one safety. Angle was 2 for 2.
Minnesota 3 #5 South Carolina 0 (Bottom of the first inning)
Jake Elder has a RBI double and Andy Hunter followed him with a two run double and the Gophers have moved out in front of the fifth ranked Gamecocks.
For those wondering, I haven't been able to track down a Northwestern-Cal State Northridge, Indiana-Centenary or Illinois-Texas Pan American update. I'll try again later.
With two huge upsets over nationally ranked opposition, this has been a big day for the Big Ten. BTH congratulates both Michigan and Ohio State on their triumphs today. We also hope the Gophers can make it three-for-three in posting upset wins.
Update:
#5 South Carolina 7 Minnesota 3 (Top of the fifth inning)
The Gamecocks come roaring back with three runs in the second, two each in the third and fourth to pull ahead of the Golden Gophers.
Update2:
Cal State Northridge 16 Northwestern 0 (Box)
Probably the less said about this one, the better. OF Michael Paulk knocked out two homers and drove in five for the winners.
Northwestern 9 Cal State Northridge 5 (Box)
Pat McMahon goes yard twice for the Wildcats. George Kontos moved his record to 2-1 with the win.
Illinois 3 Texas-Pan American 0 (Box)
Brian Blomquist, who was the conference's pitcher of the week, tossed a complete game shutout. Blomquist yielded only one walk and two hits. The righthander is now 2-0. Toby Gardenhire drove in two Illini' runs.
Centenary 11 Indiana 3 (Box)
Corby Heckman had three more hits and two RBI, but IU fell to the Gents. Joe Kemp continued his strong play with two more hits. Justin Darr had three RBI for Centenary.
#5 South Carolina 13 Minnesota 6 (Box)
A disappointing home loss for the Gophers. Steven Tolleson had four hits for the Gamecocks. Zac McCamie overcame the three run first for Minnesota to pitch six innings while striking out eight Gopher batters. McCamie is now 4-0 on the year.
#17 Mississippi 20 Purdue 7 (Box)
Stephen Head, the starter and winner for Ole Miss, went two for four with four RBI and scored three runs. Head and teammate Brian Pettway, who also had four RBI, each hit their fourth homeruns of the year. Mitch Hilligoss went four for five and scored twice in the Purdue loss.
L.J. Mims had two hits and two of the Hawkeyes RBI. Zach Harris had three hits and Matt Weglarz had three RBI for SWMS. The series concludes with the rubber game on Sunday afternoon.
Michigan 6 #8 Georgia 4 (Box)
Matt Butler hit a walkoff two run homer to lead Michigan over the eighth ranked Bulldogs. Kyle Bohm had three more hits and Chris Getz had two hits, scored a run and drove in another for the Wolverines. Drew Taylor notched the win in relief. Clayton Richard, Michigan's back-up quarterback, made his college debut. Richard pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit.
As a bonus, Baseball America's Michael Walby took photos of the game. Mgoblue.com has a photo gallery here.
North Florida 12 Michigan State 4 (Box)
A.J. Tripp went 2 for 4 with a homerun and driving in two of the Spartans four runs. I can't find a boxscore, yet. I'll post it when I do.
Ohio State 2 #10 North Carolina 1 (Box)
The Buckeyes posted the Big Ten's other big upset at the Keith LeClair Classic. The victory over UNC was OSU's first over a top 25 opponent since 2003. In a game dominanted by pitching, Trent Luyster went six innings, allowing only one run and yielding only a single walk, to claim the win. Trey Fausnaugh pitched 2.2 innings to get the save. Buckeye CF Matt Angle was the only player on either squad to get more than one safety. Angle was 2 for 2.
Minnesota 3 #5 South Carolina 0 (Bottom of the first inning)
Jake Elder has a RBI double and Andy Hunter followed him with a two run double and the Gophers have moved out in front of the fifth ranked Gamecocks.
For those wondering, I haven't been able to track down a Northwestern-Cal State Northridge, Indiana-Centenary or Illinois-Texas Pan American update. I'll try again later.
With two huge upsets over nationally ranked opposition, this has been a big day for the Big Ten. BTH congratulates both Michigan and Ohio State on their triumphs today. We also hope the Gophers can make it three-for-three in posting upset wins.
Update:
#5 South Carolina 7 Minnesota 3 (Top of the fifth inning)
The Gamecocks come roaring back with three runs in the second, two each in the third and fourth to pull ahead of the Golden Gophers.
Update2:
Cal State Northridge 16 Northwestern 0 (Box)
Probably the less said about this one, the better. OF Michael Paulk knocked out two homers and drove in five for the winners.
Northwestern 9 Cal State Northridge 5 (Box)
Pat McMahon goes yard twice for the Wildcats. George Kontos moved his record to 2-1 with the win.
Illinois 3 Texas-Pan American 0 (Box)
Brian Blomquist, who was the conference's pitcher of the week, tossed a complete game shutout. Blomquist yielded only one walk and two hits. The righthander is now 2-0. Toby Gardenhire drove in two Illini' runs.
Centenary 11 Indiana 3 (Box)
Corby Heckman had three more hits and two RBI, but IU fell to the Gents. Joe Kemp continued his strong play with two more hits. Justin Darr had three RBI for Centenary.
#5 South Carolina 13 Minnesota 6 (Box)
A disappointing home loss for the Gophers. Steven Tolleson had four hits for the Gamecocks. Zac McCamie overcame the three run first for Minnesota to pitch six innings while striking out eight Gopher batters. McCamie is now 4-0 on the year.
#17 Mississippi 20 Purdue 7 (Box)
Stephen Head, the starter and winner for Ole Miss, went two for four with four RBI and scored three runs. Head and teammate Brian Pettway, who also had four RBI, each hit their fourth homeruns of the year. Mitch Hilligoss went four for five and scored twice in the Purdue loss.
Friday, March 04, 2005
Friday Night Scores
Indiana 9 Arkansas-Little Rock 4 (Box)
IU's Jay Brant homered and drove in two runs helping the Hoosiers to a win against UALR. Joe Kemp, the Big Ten's Player of the Week, collected two hits and two RBI. 3B Corby Heckman was four for five with a run scored and a RBI. Josh Lewis notched the win for IU.
Iowa 11 Southwest Missouri State 1 (Box)
Hawkeye OF Nate Yoho homered, scored three times, drove in two and stole a base in Iowa's first win of 2005. Kris Welker also homered and Jason White drove in three runs on two hits for the Hawkeyes. Starter Casey O'Rourke won and Luke O'Laughlin got the save.
East Carolina 2 Michigan 1 (Box)
Michal Penn went 7.2 innings, but the Wolverines couldn't overcome an eighth inning ECU tie-breaking run. 1B Kyle Bohm had two hits for Michigan.
Northwestern @ Cal State Northridge PPD, rain.
The teams will play a doubleheader tomorrow.
#8 Georgia 4 Ohio State 3 (Box)
The Buckeyes scored first and last, but the eighth ranked Bulldogs won behind homers from Josh Morris and Derek Smith. SS Jedidiah Stephen drove in two OSU runs. Wes Schirtzinger had two hits and the other Buckeye RBI.
Texas-San Antonio 8 Illinois 4 (Box)
Free passes hurt Illinois today. The Illini walked five and hit three USTA batters. Drew Davidson hit his third homerun for Illinois while Dusty Bensko, J.R. Kyes, Chad Frk and Ryan Rogowski each had two hits a piece. No box score of this contest is available yet. Well, I can't find one anyway.
Minnesota 2 New Orleans 0 (Bottom of the fifth inning)
This game is in progress. Click here to follow live action stats. I can't get the audio link to work, though.
Purdue @ #17 Mississippi
I have yet to track down an update score. Hopefully, I'll find something shortly.
Update: Minnesota's Jake Elder just cranked a three run jack and the Gophers now lead UNO 5-0. Elder has four RBI thus far.
Update2:
Michigan State 11 Western Michigan 8 (Box)
Ryan Basham goes 2 for 3 with a homer and two State RBI.
#17 Mississippi 14 Purdue 3 (Box)
Purdue OF Neal Gorka pushed his average to .643 with two more hits, but the Rebels routed the Boilermakers. Chris Coghlan had three hits, scored four times and drove in two runs for Mississippi. Mark Holliman fanned ten Purdue batters in seven innings, allowing only two runs and earning the win.
Minnesota 7 New Orleans 0
I followed this one most of the night. The Gophers were in control throughout.
Indiana 4 Centenary 3 (Box)
Freshman Chris McCombs won in relief for Indiana. Corby Heckman banged out two more hits in the second game of the doubleheader. Heckman had six hits in the twinbill.
IU's Jay Brant homered and drove in two runs helping the Hoosiers to a win against UALR. Joe Kemp, the Big Ten's Player of the Week, collected two hits and two RBI. 3B Corby Heckman was four for five with a run scored and a RBI. Josh Lewis notched the win for IU.
Iowa 11 Southwest Missouri State 1 (Box)
Hawkeye OF Nate Yoho homered, scored three times, drove in two and stole a base in Iowa's first win of 2005. Kris Welker also homered and Jason White drove in three runs on two hits for the Hawkeyes. Starter Casey O'Rourke won and Luke O'Laughlin got the save.
East Carolina 2 Michigan 1 (Box)
Michal Penn went 7.2 innings, but the Wolverines couldn't overcome an eighth inning ECU tie-breaking run. 1B Kyle Bohm had two hits for Michigan.
Northwestern @ Cal State Northridge PPD, rain.
The teams will play a doubleheader tomorrow.
#8 Georgia 4 Ohio State 3 (Box)
The Buckeyes scored first and last, but the eighth ranked Bulldogs won behind homers from Josh Morris and Derek Smith. SS Jedidiah Stephen drove in two OSU runs. Wes Schirtzinger had two hits and the other Buckeye RBI.
Texas-San Antonio 8 Illinois 4 (Box)
Free passes hurt Illinois today. The Illini walked five and hit three USTA batters. Drew Davidson hit his third homerun for Illinois while Dusty Bensko, J.R. Kyes, Chad Frk and Ryan Rogowski each had two hits a piece. No box score of this contest is available yet. Well, I can't find one anyway.
Minnesota 2 New Orleans 0 (Bottom of the fifth inning)
This game is in progress. Click here to follow live action stats. I can't get the audio link to work, though.
Purdue @ #17 Mississippi
I have yet to track down an update score. Hopefully, I'll find something shortly.
Update: Minnesota's Jake Elder just cranked a three run jack and the Gophers now lead UNO 5-0. Elder has four RBI thus far.
Update2:
Michigan State 11 Western Michigan 8 (Box)
Ryan Basham goes 2 for 3 with a homer and two State RBI.
#17 Mississippi 14 Purdue 3 (Box)
Purdue OF Neal Gorka pushed his average to .643 with two more hits, but the Rebels routed the Boilermakers. Chris Coghlan had three hits, scored four times and drove in two runs for Mississippi. Mark Holliman fanned ten Purdue batters in seven innings, allowing only two runs and earning the win.
Minnesota 7 New Orleans 0
I followed this one most of the night. The Gophers were in control throughout.
Indiana 4 Centenary 3 (Box)
Freshman Chris McCombs won in relief for Indiana. Corby Heckman banged out two more hits in the second game of the doubleheader. Heckman had six hits in the twinbill.
Thursday, March 03, 2005
On Deck: Weekend Preview
The Big Ten gets to take on some top 25 programs again this weekend. #5 South Carolina, #8 Georgia, #10 North Carolina and #17 Mississippi all take on Big Ten opposition over the next three days.
Minnesota gets a home date against the fifth ranked Gamecocks (courtesy of the Metrodome and the Dairy Queen Classic), Purdue visits the #17 Rebels for a three game series, while Michigan and Ohio State each get to battle against the eighth ranked Bulldogs and #10 Tar Heels.
Here is a look at the complete weekend schedule. The rankings are from the USA Today Sports Weekly/ESPN Coaches Poll.
Friday
Illinois vs. Texas-San Antonio
Indiana @ Centenary
Indiana @ Arkansas-Little Rock
Iowa @ Southwest Missouri State
Michigan @ East Carolina
Michigan State vs. Western Michigan
New Orleans @ Minnesota
Northwestern @ Cal State Northridge
Ohio State vs. (#8) Georgia
Purdue @ (#17) Mississippi
Saturday
Illinois vs. Texas-Pan American
Indiana @ Centenary
Iowa @ Southwest Missouri State
Michigan vs. (#8) Georgia
Michigan State @ North Florida
(#5) South Carolina @ Minnesota
Northwestern @ Cal State Northridge
Ohio State vs. (#10) North Carolina
Purdue @ (#17) Mississippi
Sunday
Illinois vs. Sam Houston State
Indiana vs. Arkansas-Little Rock
Iowa @ Southwest Missouri State
Michigan vs. (#10) North Carolina
Michigan State vs. Brown
Pepperdine @ Minnesota
Northwestern @ Cal State Northridge
Ohio State vs. Arizona State
Purdue @ (#17) Mississippi
Minnesota gets a home date against the fifth ranked Gamecocks (courtesy of the Metrodome and the Dairy Queen Classic), Purdue visits the #17 Rebels for a three game series, while Michigan and Ohio State each get to battle against the eighth ranked Bulldogs and #10 Tar Heels.
Here is a look at the complete weekend schedule. The rankings are from the USA Today Sports Weekly/ESPN Coaches Poll.
Friday
Illinois vs. Texas-San Antonio
Indiana @ Centenary
Indiana @ Arkansas-Little Rock
Iowa @ Southwest Missouri State
Michigan @ East Carolina
Michigan State vs. Western Michigan
New Orleans @ Minnesota
Northwestern @ Cal State Northridge
Ohio State vs. (#8) Georgia
Purdue @ (#17) Mississippi
Saturday
Illinois vs. Texas-Pan American
Indiana @ Centenary
Iowa @ Southwest Missouri State
Michigan vs. (#8) Georgia
Michigan State @ North Florida
(#5) South Carolina @ Minnesota
Northwestern @ Cal State Northridge
Ohio State vs. (#10) North Carolina
Purdue @ (#17) Mississippi
Sunday
Illinois vs. Sam Houston State
Indiana vs. Arkansas-Little Rock
Iowa @ Southwest Missouri State
Michigan vs. (#10) North Carolina
Michigan State vs. Brown
Pepperdine @ Minnesota
Northwestern @ Cal State Northridge
Ohio State vs. Arizona State
Purdue @ (#17) Mississippi
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Blomquist, Kemp Named Players of the Week
Illinois pitcher Brian Blomquist and Indiana OF Joe Kemp were named the Big Ten Conference's Players of the Week. Here is the conference's press release. The Illinois press release on Blomquist is here and IU's press release on Kemp's honor can be found by clicking here. BTH tosses in our congratulations to this week's honorees.
IU/Butler Game Postponed
The Indiana vs. Butler game slated for this afternoon was postponed. Bad weather moved this game to Thursday, March 10. Here is the IU press release.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Michigan Drops Slugfest, 17-12
St. John's University handed Michigan (3-1) their first loss of the year with a 17-12 triumph today. Unfortunately, I have yet to track down a boxscore or game summary yet. I'll post one or both when I uncover them.
Update: Here is a belated box score. The Michigan version of the recap is also available. The Wolverines cranked out three homers and Chris Getz had three hits, but it wasn't enough.
Update: Here is a belated box score. The Michigan version of the recap is also available. The Wolverines cranked out three homers and Chris Getz had three hits, but it wasn't enough.
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