Spartans struggle late against Fighting Illini
Something about the sixth inning seemed to kick-start Illinois against the MSU baseball team this weekend.
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Something about the sixth inning seemed to kick-start Illinois against the MSU baseball team this weekend.
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After winning the first-ever college baseball game played at Comerica Park in Detroit, MSU baseball head coach Jake Boss Jr. and his players talk about the experience of playing in a major-league park. Boss also talks about what the Clash at Comerica does for the Spartan program in terms of exposure and creating a buzz around the MSU baseball team.
Detroit — Sophomore pitcher Andrew Waszak had been to Comerica Park before. But never like this.
Detroit — Temperatures were in the mid-30s, clouds hung in the sky all night and the wind made the flags in the outfield stand up the entire game.
Senior first baseman Jeff Holm bumps fists with sophomore left fielder Jordan Keur after scoring a run Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Spartans defeated Central Michigan, 3-1, in the Clash at Comerica. Matt Radick/The State News
Senior first baseman Jeff Holm attempts to tag out Central Michigan catcher William Arnold Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Spartans defeated the Chippewas 3-1. Matt Radick/The State News
Sophomore pitcher Andrew Waszak throws a pitch Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. Waszak allowed one run in seven innings to record his third win of the season in the Spartans’ 3-1 victory over Central Michigan. Matt Radick/The State News
Senior left fielder Brandon Eckerle celebrates with his teammates Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Spartans defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 3-1. Matt Radick/The State News
Sophomore designated hitter Jared Hook leaps back toward first base ahead of a throw to Central Michigan first baseman Brendan Emmett Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Spartans defeated the Chippewas, 3-1. Matt Radick/The State News
Sophomore third baseman Torsten Boss makes contact with the ball Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Spartans defeated Central Michigan, 3-1, in the Clash at Comerica. Matt Radick/The State News
Sophomore second baseman Ryan Jones rounds third base and heads home Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. Jones scored the first run of the game for the Spartans kicking off what would to a 3-1 victory against Central Michigan in the Clash at Comerica. Matt Radick/The State News
Senior first baseman Jeff Holm catches a throw before Central Michigan third baseman Tyler Hall can reach the bag Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Spartans defeated the Chippewas 3-1 in the Clash at Comerica. Matt Radick/The State News
The Spartans look toward the flag as the national anthem is sung Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Spartans took on the Central Michigan Chippewas at the Detroit Tigers’ home stadium in the Clash at Comerica. Matt Radick/The State News
Huntington Woods residents Zack Vigliottti and Ryan Serwa, both 7, call for a ball Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. Serwa and Vigliotti cheered on the Spartans as they defeated Central Michigan, 3-1, in the Clash at Comerica. Matt Radick/The State News
Spring Arbor University students Hannah Ingersoll and Chad Philson take a break from the game during the seventh inning stretch Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. Ingersoll and Philson enjoyed the chance to see the Spartans play at a major league stadium. “This was really neat,” Ingersoll said. Matt Radick/The State News
Huntington Woods-resident Ryan Serwa, 7, has his shirt signed by freshman pitcher/outfielder Jeff Kinley after the game Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. Serwa cheered the Spartans to a 3-1 victory over Central Michigan. Matt Radick/The State News
Grosse Pointe resident Michael McGlinnen, 5, looks at the field Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. Michael’s father, Michael, took his son to the Clash at Comerica, a game played between the Spartans and Central Michigan. The McGlinnens, who are “big Spartan fans,” according to the elder Michael, cheered their team to a 3-1 victory over the Chippewas. Matt Radick/The State News
Junior pitcher Bryce Jenney throws a pitch Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Spartans defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 3-1 in the the Clash at Comerica. Matt Radick/The State News