Chris Kudialis

Wolverines drop extra-innings thriller to Hoosiers, 3-2

by Chris Kudialis

After losing the first two games of the weekend series against host Indiana, Michigan nearly avoided being swept on Sunday, but fell 3-2 in 10 innings.   Indiana took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning, and Michigan responded in the seventh when a two out double by senior Patrick Biondi scored junior Cole Martin. [...]

Michigan falls again to Indiana, 9-3

by Chris Kudialis

  For the second time in just as many days, the Michigan Wolverines fell to the Indiana Hoosiers at Bart Kaufman Field thanks to a strong Hoosier attack in the early innings.   Michigan got off to a 1-0 start in the first inning when a groundout by junior Michael O’Neill scored Patrick Biondi. But [...]

Wolverines blown out by Indiana, 9-1

by Chris Kudialis

A strong first inning from the 17th ranked Indiana Hoosiers prooved to be too much for the visiting Michigan Wolverines on Friday, as Indiana blasted Michigan 9-1 at Bart Kaufman Field. The Hoosiers scored seven of of their nine runs in the first inning. Leadoff hitter Justin Cureton had a single and an RBI double [...]

Q & A with Michigan Baseball’s Patrick Biondi

by Chris Kudialis

A four-year starter at Michigan, Patrick Biondi was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 35th round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of high school. Choosing instead to improve his game at the college level, Biondi will leave Ann Arbor as one of the most accomplished centerfielders in recent Michigan baseball history. The Woodhaven [...]

Wildcats rally, knock off Michigan in extra innings 3-2

by Chris Kudialis

Through seven innings in Game 2 of Sunday’s doubleheader at Rocky Miller Field, it appeared that Michigan was going to take the weekend series in Evanston. Then, the Northwestern bats came to life.   The Wildcats scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to tie Michigan before a 10th inning fielding error [...]

Michigan’s streak ends at 10 – Northwestern defeats Wolverines 6-0 at Wrigley Field

by Chris Kudialis

Heading into the weekend, the Michigan Wolverines were enjoying their finest winning streak since 2009: 10 games and counting. Northwestern put an emphatic end to Michigan’s recent run of success Saturday, thumping the Wolverines in front of more than 4,000 fans at Wrigley Field. Fresh off a 12 strikeout performance in his last start on [...]

Bourque’s strong outing propels Michigan over Notre Dame, 8-2

by Chris Kudialis

  A year ago, Michigan sophomore James Bourque’s future as a pitcher was uncertain. After compiling a 5.88 ERA in 15 appearances, the Michigan program could have easily looked elsewhere for pitching. But a new season has brought new promise for the sophomore from nearby Huron High School, whose 35 strikeouts in 41 innings pitched [...]

Pistons win fourth straight, down Sixers in home finale

by Chris Kudialis

Facing imminent personnel change in the near future, the Detroit Pistons finished the 2012-2013 home schedule with a bang Monday, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-101.   Greg Monroe led the Pistons (29-52) with 27 points and 16 rebounds, and Will Bynum contributed 22 points and six assists. Kyle Singer scored 16 for Detroit, including 11 [...]

Pistons Pregame: Detroit hosts Philadelphia for 2012-2013 home finale

by Chris Kudialis

The 2012-2013 has been anything but magical for the Detroit Pistons. With a 17-23 home record and 28-52 mark on the season, Detroit stands at 12th place in the Eastern Conference, a full nine games out of eighth.   With the job security of head coach Lawrence Frank in question, the Pistons have the chance [...]

Michigan outlasts Penn State 3-2 to win ninth straight

by Chris Kudialis

  The Michigan Wolverines kept their season-high eight game win streak alive on Saturday, outlasting visiting Penn State 3-2. The win was Michigan’s second in as many days against the Nittany Lions, and the Wolverines’ eighth straight overall.   Jacob Cronenworth started the Wolverines off in the second inning with his ninth double of the season, and [...]