Illini One Win From Regional Title After Topping Notre Dame, 3-0
Drasen Johnson's 5-hitter is the second straight complete game by an Illini pitcher. They'll face Wright State for the regional title at 1 p.m. at Illinois Field.
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Drasen Johnson's 5-hitter is the second straight complete game by an Illini pitcher. They'll face Wright State for the regional title at 1 p.m. at Illinois Field.
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The Illini rallied for 5 runs in the second inning against the Bobcats, and never looked back. The victory in the Illini's first-ever home NCAA regional sets up a game 4 matchup with Notre Dame. That game was postponed by rain Saturday, and will be played at 3 p.m. Sunday.
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