Sunday, May 9, 2010

Hoosiers Split Games 1 and 2 with Northwestern

Game 1
After finally getting off to a strong start by jumping out to to 9-0 lead much in part to 4 homers in 2 innings (2 from Earley and 1 each from Dickerson and E. Wilson), IU was able to hold off Northwestern in Game 1 in route to a 11-9 victory. While still giving up 9 earned runs, Leininger held the Northwestern offense to 9 hits and struck out 6 while giving IU a much needed 7.1 innings pitched before handing the game over to Squires who finished the game to notch his 7th save of the season. Offensively, the Hoosiers were led by their 4 (Dickerson) and 5 (Earley) hitters who combined for 6 hits, 4 runs scored, 3 homeruns, and 7 RBI. Additionally, Lambert, Rogers, and Swift all finshed with 2 hits a piece.
Box Score ~~ Recap

Game 2
Much in part to a weak starting performance by Freshman Jonny Hoffman, 5 errors (3 by Tyler Rogers) committed by the Hoosier defense, and only 8 hits, IU fell to Northwestern 11-4 in Game 2. After obtaining an early 9-0 lead in Game 1, the Hoosiers started slow against Northwestern in Game 2 falling behind 9-0 through 4 innings. Relief pitching was solid, however, as Zerman, Igel, and Smith combined for 4 innings pitched while only allowing 3 hits, 1 earned run, while striking out 4. At the plate, Dickerson (HR, 2B), Rogers, and Wilson all chipped in 2 hits a piece.
Box Score ~~ Recap

4 comments:

  1. huge game today for tournament standings!

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  2. 1-0? Heck,yea! I'll take a 1-0 win!!

    GO HOOSIERS!

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  3. Correction to Coach Smith's tweet: our offense is really good (against subpar pitching)

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  4. Correction to Anonymous' signature: Imadick

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