Scalpers are selling tickets for around $30 apiece and say they have "seats everywhere." Originally, tickets went for $6 and $8 (that's a 400 percent increase, folks). I expect a packed ballpark. There are a ton of fans on scafolding along the outfield fence, as expected.

During the game, there's a good chance a tall, blonde kid will stand up and start leading the OSU fans in a cheer for the team. That's OSU coach Pat Casey's son, Jon, who has brain-damaged since birth, but is also -- and more importantly -- the team's No. 1 fan. Everyone who's familiar with OSU baseball is familiar with Jon.

First pitch will be thrown at 7:06 p.m.