In case anyone is interested...

[commadore]

We get the sweep with a 5-2 victory over Illinois-Chicago.
Evansville Tuesday at 4:30.

[EllistonVU]

Unrelated fun fact.

Remember last fall when Evansville's basketball team won at Rupp Arena?

They are 0-16 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

[Levon]

We get the sweep with a 5-2 victory over Illinois-Chicago.
Evansville Tuesday at 4:30.

The best news from this game is that Jake Eder pitched very well, 5.2 innings, 11 Ks, 3 hits, 2 ERs, 2 BBs, threw 93 pitches (62 strikes) and was in control throughout. The 2 runs came in the 6th when he was getting a little gassed, a single followed by the #9 hitter going deep. Eder pitching well is huge as the Sunday starter, I believe, is the biggest question mark right now since this year's team won't likely score a lot of runs. Fri & Sat pitching is (obviously) superb, so after not pitching well in AZ last week, Eder today was a big boost!

[commadore]

The other thing is that the bullpen looks stacked with strong relivers.

[Levon]

The other thing is that the bullpen looks stacked with strong relivers.

Oh, Doctor! Based on the first 8 games, this may be Corbs' best pitching staff to date. Unlike so many past loaded VU staffs, this group throws lots of strikes. This season is going to fun to watch!

[Doresince89]

Not expecting scoring like last year but I would feel better about how far this team can go if we can wake the bats. First 2 games were better but only scoring 4 against the Sunday starter is not great. And only 2 HRs for the season.

[commadore]

Young bats probably explains why the pre-SEC schedule is relatively easy. Corbs trying to ease them in to the life of facing college pitching.