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Bradley's Matt Beck delivers a pitch in the first game of Wednesday's
doubleheader against Wichita State. Bradley was swept by the Valley
favorites 4-2 and 7-4. Photo by Michelle Grossman.
The Braves look to get on track against the Salukis of Southern Illinois this weekend with doubleheaders at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Pete Vonachen Stadium. Bradley will travel to Valparaiso for a game Wednesday and then will head home to Peoria for a 3 p.m. game Thursday against the University of Illinois-Chicago.
vs. Wichita State (March 22)
The Braves lost both games of a doubleheader to the Shockers, ranked ninth nationally, to drop their record to 8-6 overall and 1-3 in Missouri Valley Conference play.
In game one, Wichita State began on a positive note by defeating the Braves in a close one, 4-2.
Senior Josh Markert accounted for all of Bradley's run totals with a two-run homer.
Sophomore Matt Beck went 4 1/3 innings in the loss, giving up two runs on five hits and walking two batters.
In game two, Bradley featured some offensive firepower but it was not enough as Wichita State came up with the win, 7-4.
Junior John Musachio led the way with a home run and two RBIs. Senior Matt Grashoff and freshman Chad Johnson also hit the ball out of the yard for the Braves.
Sophomore Doug Robertson took the loss for Bradley, giving up five runs on seven hits while striking out three.
vs. Wichita State (March 21)
Bradley was able to split a doubleheader as it began its MVC campaign against preseason conference favorite Wichita State.
In game one, the Braves started their MVC season on the wrong foot by dropping their home opener, 6-1.
Junior Matt Rader had the only RBI for the Braves.
Freshman Drew Chaney pitched 7 2/3 innings, giving up six runs while striking out nine and walking four.
The Braves won the close matchup, 8-7.
Robertson played a little long ball in hitting one deep for the Braves and also had two RBIs. Freshman Jacob Schaffer also had two RBIs to add to the Bradley attack.
Senior Jamie Murray took the win on the mound, going 3 2/3 innings, giving up two runs while walking two and striking out two.
vs. Ohio State (March 18)
The Braves ended their spring trip in Fort Myers, Fla., by thrashing the Buckeyes, 8-1.
Junior Sean Watkins and Schaffer each had two RBIs to lead Bradley offensively.
Robertson pitched eight innings, giving up one run on 10 hits while walking one and striking out six.
vs. Canisius (March 17)
The team fared much better than the men's basketball team in beating Canisius by the mercy rule, 11-1.
Johnson hit a two-run homer to lead the Braves. Markert and Musachio also had two RBIs.
Beck took the win on the mound, giving up one run on six hits and striking out six.
vs. Northeastern (March 16)
Bradley continued its winning ways in defeating Northeastern, 12-5.
Freshman Jason Thomason came up big offensively with a three-run round-tripper for the Braves. Robertson also had two RBIs in the contest.
Freshman Cory Lusk came up with the win going five innings, giving up four runs on 10 hits while walking three and striking out four.
vs. Indiana (March 15)
The Hoosiers from Bloomington got the best of the Braves, defeating Bradley, 11-7.
Freshman Mike Shane had a two-run triple to highlight the Bradley attack. Watkins and Robertson also had two RBIs.
Sophomore Kevin Priebe took the loss, going only 3 2/3 innings, giving up six runs on three hits while walking five and striking out four.
vs. Seton Hall (March 14)
The Pirates out of the Big East Conference had Bradley's number in dropping the Braves, 9-4.
Johnson had a solo homer for the Braves. Watkins had three RBI's to add to the Bradley offensive output.
Robertson went seven innings in the loss while giving up nine runs and striking out one batter.
vs. North Dakota (March 13)
The Braves were able to come up with a win over North Dakota in convincing fashion, 9-3.
Junior Kerry Cheely, Watkins, Saalfrink and Schaefer all hit triples for BU. Markert drove in two runs.
Beck went 5 1/3 innings for the win while surrendering only two runs on eight hits with five strikeouts.
vs. St. Peter's (March 12)
Bradley started its trip in the Sunshine State in grand style with a 12-0 thumping of St. Peter's.
Freshman Matt Seeley had two RBI's along with a host of other Braves including Rader and Watkins.
Lusk went five innings and struck out five for the win.