NCAA Fighting Illini Baseball versus Michigan, April 2005 

On a beautiful spring Friday night in April of 2005, the Fighting Illini baseball team was set to take on Michigan. At this point in the season, the Illini were tied for first in the Big Ten. By the end of the night, the Illini would be alone at the top. The Illini ended up winning the game after trailing most of the night, thanks to an excellent 8th inning.

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The "throwing of the first pitch".


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Illini players lined up for the national anthem.

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Illini players lined up for the national anthem.

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Ryan Rogowski, 	Drew Davidson, Trevor Huisinga

Playing of the national anthem.

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Ryan Rogowski, Drew Davidson, Trevor Huisinga

Playing of the national anthem.

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Brian Blomquist, Chris Robinson

Playing of the national anthem.  Children were allowed on the field and were told to go stand next to their favorite Illini player.

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Brian Blomquist, Chris Robinson

Playing of the national anthem. Children were allowed on the field and were told to go stand next to their favorite Illini player.

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Brian Blomquist pitching.

NCAA Baseball Game.  University of Illinois versus Michigan
Brian Blomquist pitching.

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Richard Jones, Head Coach

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Richard Jones, Head Coach

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Illini dugout

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Illini dugout

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Brian Blomquist getting ready to pitch.
Dusty Bensko playing first base.

NCAA Baseball Game.  University of Illinois versus Michigan
Brian Blomquist getting ready to pitch.
Dusty Bensko playing first base.

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Safe at 2nd.

NCAA Baseball Game.  University of Illinois versus Michigan
Safe at 2nd.

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Brian Blomquist pitching.

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Brian Blomquist pitching.

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Rounding third.

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Rounding third.

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Strike!

NCAA Baseball Game.  University of Illinois versus Michigan
Strike!

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