Tag: "Oakland University Baseball"
Oakland’s Hayden Fox Drafted by the Miami Marlins
NEW YORK — Oakland University left-handed pitcher Hayden Fox was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 21st round of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, the league announced via teleconference. The redshirt sophomore from Macomb, Mich. became the 16th Golden Grizzlies player to be drafted out of college. “I am very happy […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland edges ND State, clinches Summit League tourney berth
FARGO, N.D. – Oakland proved that it’s not how you start, but how you finish a season. The golden Grizzlies overcame a disastrous 3-15 start on the baseball diamond to reach the Summit League tournament for the second straight season. Jeff Gorecki and Russell Luxton did not allow an earned run, as Oakland edged, 2-1, […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland holds on for 4-2 victory over South Dakota State
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Jeff Gorecki and Russell Luxton combined for an outstanding pitching performance for Oakland (19-26, 10-3) in a 4-2 victory over South Dakota State (14-28-1, 3-10) on Saturday at Erv Huether Field. It was the eighth consecutive win in league play for the Golden Grizzlies, who opened the weekend tied for first place […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland sweeps Western Illinois to up win streak to seven games
ROCHESTER HILLS — Mike Carson was 6-for-9 and drove in six runs to help Oakland sweep a Summit League doubleheader, 11-10 and 8-1, against Western Illinois at the OU Baseball Field on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies clinched the series win over WIU and extended a seven-game winning streak. “Today’s sweep and earning a series win […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland sweeps double-header from Nebraska-Omaha
ROCHESTER HILLS — Jeff Gorecki pitched a complete-game win in the opener and a late rally in game two to help Oakland University earn a double-header sweep of visiting Nebraska-Omaha. Oakland won the opener 4-1 and came back to earn a 4-3 win in the nightcap at the OU Baseball Field.. The Golden Grizzlies’ pitching […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland slugs 15 hits in 11-6 win over IPFW
ROCHESTER HILLS — Aaron Cieslak hit his team-leading sixth home run of the season, going 3-for-5 with three runs batted in, while Tim Ryan finished 3-for-5, with four runs scored and a two-run home run, to lead Oakland to an 11-6 win Sunday over visiting IPFW. The Golden Grizzlies (10-24, 5-3) won the final three […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Central Michigan rolls past Oakland
MT. PLEASANT — Oakland University had one bad inning and Central Michigan University made the Golden Grizzlies pay on the baseball diamond Tuesday. Ian Yetsko, Aaron Cieslak and Kyle Bobolts each had two hits, but Oakland lost, 15-4, to Central Michigan on Tuesday at Theunissen Park. The Golden Grizzlies (10-25) split the season series with […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Michigan State rolls over Oakland, 11-2
EAST LANSING — It was all Michigan State Saturday on the baseball diamond. Mike Carson and Aaron Cieslak combined for five hits, but Oakland dropped an 11-2 decision to Michigan State at McClane Stadium. Carson was 3-for-4, while Cieslak went 2-for-4 and each had an RBI for Oakland (3-15). “We struggled in every facet of […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Carson’s walk-off lifts Oakland past Canisius
DAYTON, Ohio – Spencer Marentette drove in Mike Carson with the game-winning run, as Oakland (3-11) beat Canisius (8-11),1-0 on Saturday at Woerner Field. Pitchers Hayden Fox and Greg Welke combined for10 strikeouts in the shutout win. “Our pitchers did a great job for us today,” said Oakland coach John Musachio. “Canisius is a tough […]
OU baseball signs seven highlighted by Under Armour All-American Janisse
ROCHESTER HILLS – Seven players have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Oakland University baseball team in the 2012 season, head coach John Musachio announced on Tuesday. The group of incoming players is highlighted by Under Armour High School All-American Skylar Janisse and includes five freshmen and two junior college transfers. “I […]