Matt Bashore continued his dominance in conference play, going 7 innings and allowing just 6 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 6. Only ahead by a run heading into the 8th, Coach Tracy Smith opted to go to the bullpen at a time when he has demonstrated a propensity to stay with the starter so far this season. With the bullpen really stepping in up in the first 2 Penn State games, Chris Squires got the ball in the 8th, and he did not disappoint. The right-hander used a devastating change-up to induce 3 groundouts in the 8th and 3 strikeouts in the 9th, earning the save and securing the series win for the Hoosiers.
At the plate, the Hoosiers recorded 10 hits and were led by Sabourin, Dickerson, and Lambert with 2 apiece. Brian Lambert was a pleasant surprise in the starting lineup in left field as a replacement for Kipp Schutz in games 2 and 3 against Penn State's left handed starters. He went 3 for 6 with no Ks, 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored. Although Penn State's game 2 and 3 starters were below average for the Big Ten, I have to think Lambert made a push to get more at-bats in future games (especially against left handed pitching).
The win moves us to .500 on the season (18-18). Next up for the Hoosiers is a rematch with Louisville (who defeated IU 15-1 two weeks ago at U of L) at home on Tuesday at 4pm. Go Hoosiers!
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Nice job. BTW, we are looking to you for the most up-to-date standings on the left for the Big 10 Teams!!
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We must stay in one of those 1st two spots in the conference...hopefully in 1st! It should help that we have 4 more conference series against all teams with losing records in the Big Ten.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to comment on a young man I met this weekend. The Hoosiers' Alex Dickerson's dad was an absolute pleasure to "hang out" with.
ReplyDeleteNot only did he buy a dog and pop for this tired hungry soul...he also provided plenty of smiles with his enthusiasm for the entire Hoosier squad and not just when #12 was at the plate - for a guy that claimed not to know much about baseball - he CERTAINLY knows what a TEAM is all about.
It was my honor and pleasure, sir!
I like that we are finally back to .500!
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ReplyDeletePleasure was mine. I still think the high cost of the dogs is a sure indicator that "Skip" has been losing at the track! Or maybe the snack shack is to be the primary income stream for the new stadium.
The Tailgate was great. Thanks to all those who organized that event!
There is free admission though!
ReplyDeleteGeorge, agreed...but lets keep our voice down...somebody might see a second income stream! Heck, I'll be the first to admit that I wouldn't mind paying admission...IF I had a nice folding chair box seat with arm rests AND a cup holder!
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I wish my Buckeyes played IU this year in Big Ten play. I can see how close the 2 teams are going to be for the rest of the Big Ten season. I hate that (every team) does not play every school in the league.
ReplyDeleteI would love to play OSU again. The Wimmers/Monar match was great in Florida and I think a 3 game series between the 2 best offenses in the Big Ten would be even better.
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