Minnesota-Ohio State: 1st pitch at Siebert. Let's play two

By Eric Sorenson - May 12, 2007

As is the pre-determined schedule in Big 10 play, today's action between Ohio State and Minnesota is going to be two 7-inning games. In 2009 the Big 10 will go to the more traditional three-game weekend sets (like the Missouri Valley did a few years ago).

It's a really good day for baseball today, 68 degrees and completely sunny, as the temps are expected to spike at 75 degrees. The stands are pretty full as people trickle in some more here during the first inning.

UM's Gary Perinar (3-3, 4.53) vs. OSU's Jake Hale (1-2, 5.45, 10saves). Lots of changes for the Bucks today. Hale is usually the ace reliever, but because of the rash of injuries has taken over the No. 2 starter role. OSU coach Bob Todd has decided to go with an all-Freshman 3B, SS and 2B trio after yesterday's error-filled mess that the Buckeyes experienced.