Image courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan Athletics BLOOMINGTON, Ill - Lukas Wenz has not given up on the Illinois Wesleyan Titan’s season yet, despite a rocky start. “I think the first two weekends," Wenz said, "just getting those first outing jitters out of the way, down the road, I’m very helpful we’ll be very solid." Coming into the season, the team had high hopes after rejuvenating it’s pitching staff and being […]
Image courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan Baseball on Twitter BLOOMINGTON, Ill - The Illinois Wesleyan Titan’s first baseball game of the season is Thursday, and senior Ethan Burgh is ready to get into it. “I’m the most comfortable I’ve ever been at the plate,” said Burgh. “I’m excited.” The Titans put up a 16-21 record last year, after a sub-.500 season in 2021, which is a disappointing result for a program […]
Image courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan Athletics BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - After two seasons filled with COVID-19 uncertainties, the Illinois Wesleyan Titans’ baseball team was hoping that 2022 would be something different, something more successful. Needless to say, the 16-21 overall record was disappointing, especially for head coach Dennis Martel, who points to a variety of factors for the unsatisfying season. “[COVID-19] has really taken a toll on the program," Martel said. […]
Image courtesy of Kodiak Creative BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Illinois Wesleyan Titans men’s baseball team have gone on quite the journey throughout the season, starting 0-4 before winning five straight, and now they sit at a 15-15 overall record. “Early in the year, it’s more about knocking the rust off from the winter and getting into game shape, and now we’re just trying to finetune some things, and really just get […]
Image courtesy of Kodiak Creative BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Illinois Wesleyan Men’s Baseball team currently sit at a 6-3 conference record in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, good for second place out of nine teams. The Titans’ success in these conference games hinge on their energy and higher intensity, which seniors Colin Greer and Jake Duffy both acknowledge. “The intensity does go up a lot, that’s what the main […]
Image courtesy of Kodiak Creative BLOOMINGTON, Ill.-The Illinois Wesleyan Men’s Baseball team recently on a three game winning streak, beating Elmhurst in a doubleheader with scores of 16-4 and 14-2, and Carthage with a score of 10-6. Senior Dominic DiLello attributed the Titan's success to jumping on pitchers early. “As hitters, we were jumping on guys early, we’d score in the first or second inning, get ahead early, and just […]
Image courtesy of Kodiak Creative BLOOMINGTON Ill.- Moving to new situations can be hard for anyone, and it can be especially hard on an athlete. Getting used to a new program or team can be difficult, as there’s usually some sort of dynamic already put into place that’s tried or true. But the Illinois Wesleyan Titans baseball team has made a point to welcome in new members, especially transfers, time […]
Image courtesy Kodiak Creative BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Baseball seasons can be long, slow drudges, filled with an incredible amount of highs and lows. The Illinois Wesleyan Men’s baseball team recently got their share over the last few days, losing two games to Wabash University with a score of 7-1 and 12-4, but then coming back Tuesday to beat the Knox Prairie Fire with a score of 23-4. “We know what […]
