May 1, 2004: Trinity Closes Out Season at Home with Tough Losses - The Trojan offense was unable to get anything going while the pitching staff struggled to shut down the IIT bats in the 11-1 loss in Game 1 of the season-ending doubleheader at home on Saturday. TIU was held to just 4 hits in the 5 innings of play, with Phil Liaboe collecting two of them. Billy Weaks suffered the loss though he was pulled in the 1st inning because of an elbow injury.

TIU rallied to pull ahead 9-7 after scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning, but were unable to make the lead stick in the 13-9 Game 2 loss, allowing 6 runs in the final inning. Dusty James suffered the loss, pitching 3 1/3 innings in relief for Eric Prager. Matt Shields led the Trojans with a 2 for 3 effort, driving in 3 runs and scoring another. Ken Reagan added two hits, including his team-high 6th homerun, and scored two runs. Dan Thompson was 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored, while Justin Hackman added a hit and scored 2 runs. Stefan Klock singled in a run and scored a run, and Todd Dovichi doubled and scored a run. Jeremy Fowler, Matt Shields, and Frank Lombardo added key RBI hits in consecutive at-bats to build on the rally begun by Hackman, Reagan, and Klock. Lombardo doubled down the left field line to drive in the go-ahead run and Eddie Holbrook later added a sacrifice fly to cap the 5-run 5th inning. April 28, 2004: Calumet Takes Two from Trinity at Home - Down 11-4 going into the bottom of the 6th inning, the Trojans posted 4 runs to pull within striking range, but were unable to complete the comeback, falling 11-8 to Calumet College in Game 1 on Tuesday. Tony Simon worked a scoreless 2 1/3 innings in relief of Eric Prager who allowed four earned runs. The Trojans committed four errors which proved costly in the loss. Phil Liaboe led the offensive charge with a 2 for 3 effort, driving 3 runs and scoring another. Josh Janik went 2 for 3, with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored. Dan Thompson added a hit and 2 RBI, while Ken Reagan singled in a run and scored a run. Kyle Flanigan, Stefan Klock, and Aaron Manes each added a hit and scored a run.

Calumet broke open a 2-1 lead by scoring 9 runs in their half of the 6th inning to earn the 11-1 victory in Game 2. Stefan Klock earned two hits, while Dan Thompson scored the lone TIU run in the 1st inning. Todd Dovichi was the pitcher of record for the Trojans.

April 27, 2004: Trojans Split Conference Doubleheader at Trinity Christian - Going into the 6th inning trailing 3-0, the Trojan offense scored 8 runs in the top half of the inning and held on to earn the 8-3 victory in Game 1 of a conference doubleheader at Trinity Christian College on Monday. Dusty James gave up just two hits and went the distance to notch his second victory of the season. Ken Reagan led the offensive charge, going 2 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI and 1 run scored. Dan Thompson and Josh Janik added two hits, 1 RBI, and 1 run apiece. Also collecting hits for the Trojans were Stefan Klock, Aaron Manes, and Nic Pedersen.

TIU's comeback attempts in the 7th inning stalled, allowing Trinity Christian to earn a split with a 5-4 victory in Game 2. Ryan Hutchins pitched well, striking out 6 and allowing only 1 earned run in his complete game effort. Josh Janik led the way with a 2 for 3 effort, including a triple and a run scored. Aaron Manes added a single and a run scored.

April 24, 2004: TIU Baseball Stats Leaders (Games 1-40)

Hitting
BA Todd Dovichi .381
H Josh Janik 42
HR Ken Reagan 5
R Ken Reagan 20
RBI Stefan Klock 17
SB Josh Janik 12

Pitching
ERA Dusty James 5.06
IP Dusty James 42.67
OBA Dusty James .251
APP Billy Weaks 12
CG Dusty James 6
SO Dusty James 42

*Complete Team Statistics: Hitting Pitching Fielding

April 24, 2004: Purdue North-Central Takes Two from Trinity at Home - TIU took a 5-2 lead into the 6th inning, but couldn't close the door in the eventual 15-5 loss at home against conference foe Purdue North-Central on Saturday. Kyle Flanigan and Phil Liaboe each collected 3 hits, while Dan Thompson scored two runs. Ken Reagan, Todd Dovichi, and Josh Janik added 2 hits apiece.

In Game 2, Purdue North-Central opened up their 1-run lead by scoring 9 total runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Only six of the PNC runs were earned in 11-1 loss, the Trojans committing three costly errors in the five innings of play. Josh Janik and Kyle Flanigan collected Trinity's only 2 hits, with Janik scoring their only run on a wild pitch in bottom of the 2nd inning.

April 23, 2004: Trojans Split Doubleheader at Cardinal Stritch - The Trojans built a big lead and held on for the 14-11 win in Game 1 of the non-conference doubleheader, and helped Eric Prager earn his first victory of the year. Prager lasted 6 1/3 innings, allowing 6 earned runs and striking out 6. Dan Thompson (2-4, 3 R, 2 RBI), Ken Reagan (2-4, 3 R, 2 RBI), and Nic Pedersen (2-3, 2 R, 2 RBI) led the way offensively, with Reagan collecting his team-high 5th homerun. Stefan Klock and Josh Janik each added 2 hits and 2 RBI, while Todd Dovichi collected 2 hits, drove in a run, and scored a run.
In Game 2, the Trojans managed on 4 hits in support of Tony Simon and Chad Koster in the 5-1 loss. Dan Thompson scored on Stefan Klock's 6th inning single for TIU's only run.

April 20, 2004: The Spring Sports Media Guide is now available for download; click here for details.

April 17, 2004: TIU Baseball Stats Leaders (Games 1-36)

Hitting
BA Todd Dovichi .379
H Josh Janik 37
HR Ken Reagan 4
R Ken Reagan 17
RBI Stefan Klock 14
SB Josh Janik 11

Pitching
ERA Dusty James 5.06
IP Dusty James 42.67
OBA Dusty James .251
APP Billy Weaks 12
CG Dusty James 6
SO Dusty James 42

*Complete Team Statistics: Hitting Pitching Fielding

April 17, 2004: Trojans Drop Two at Home to Conference Powerhouse St. Xavier - St. X jumped to an early 2-0 lead, but TIU tied the scored at 2-2 on Aaron Manes homerun in the bottom of the 2nd inning. The Cougars would pull away, scoring an additional 11 runs in the next 3 innings. They were powered by 11 hits and 5 Trojan errors in the 13-2 victory.

Brad Weiman pitched well in Game 2, allowing 5 runs in his first complete game of the year. The Trinity offense added 5 hits to the effort in the 5-2 loss. Nic Pedersen broke up the shutout in the bottom of the 6th with a homerun, the first of his career. Eddie Holbrook added an RBI single in the same inning to bring TIU within 3 runs.

April 16, 2004: St. Francis Takes Two from Trojans - Eric Prager pitched masterfully for the Trojans in Game 1, scattering four hits across 6 2/3 innings of work to allow no earned runs. He was one out away from recording a 1-0 complete game victory, but an error led to two St. Francis runs in the top half of the seventh inning. USF ended holding on for the 2-1 victory. Todd Dovichi drove in Nic Pedersen in the 3rd for Trinity's lone run.

St. Francis took the second game of the doubleheader by a score of 9-1. Tony Simon allowed four runs across 4 2/3 innings, and Billy Weaks allowed just one earned run in his 2 1/3 innings of relief work. Stefan Klock and Todd Dovichi led the offense with 2 hits apiece. April 15, 2004: TIU Wins Big at Calumet, Splits Doubleheader - The Trojans collected 8 hits in the the first game, but managed to plate only 3 in an attempt to overcome a late 9-run deficit in the 10-3 loss to Calumet College. Dan Thompson and Josh Janik both collected two hits, while Ken Reagan drove in a pair with his double. Also collecting hits for the Trinity were Todd Dovichi, Stefan Klock, Aaron Manes, and Nic Pedersen.

In Game 2, Todd Dovichi pitched masterfully, earning a complete game shutout in the 9-0 conference victory. Dovichi also helped himself offensively, going 2 for 3 with 2 RBI and a run scored. Also leading the Trojan offense was Josh Janik, who went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Aaron Manes collected a 2 RBI single, Stefan Klock doubled and scored 2 runs, and Kyle Flanigan added a hit, a run, and an RBI.

April 13, 2004: Trojans Lose Heartbreaker to Judson - Game 1 of the conference double- header came down to the wire with Judson scoring the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to earn the 6-5 victory over the Trojans. Dusty James went the distance, striking out 7 and allowing just 3 earned runs. Josh Janik led the way offensively going 2 for 3 with a double and 4 RBI. Ken Reagan hit his 4th homerun of the season, going 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored. Freshman catcher Matt Shields tripled and scored a run, while Todd Dovichi doubled and scored a run.

Ryan Hutchins pitched his third complete game of the season, allowing 5 runs and striking out 6 in the nightcap. The Trinity offense was held to just 3 hits in the 6-1 loss. Ken Reagan continued his offensive output, driving in the lone TIU run, while Matt Shields added a double.

April 12, 2004: #10 Olivet Takes Two from TIU - The Trojans lost a close 8-5 game to conference and NAIA powerhouse Olivet Nazarene University (#10) on Saturday in Game 1 of a twin bill. Chad Koster pitched well, holding the the Tiger offensive machine to only 1 earned run in his 5 innings of relief work. The Trinity offense pounded out 10 hits, with seven of nine batters adding at least one. Kyle Flanigan led the charge, going 2 for 3 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Ken Reagan went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored, hitting his third homerun of the year, a solo shot in the 3rd inning. Todd Dovichi added two hits, raising his batting average to a team-high .391, while Dan Thompson doubled in a run.
TIU dropped Game 2 by a score of 14-1, struggling defensively and offensively. Tony Simon was the pitcher of record, with Billy Weaks giving up 5 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings worked. Calvin Renfroe closed out the game, allowing no earned runs in 1 1/3 innings. Dan Thompson drove in the lone Trinity run on his single in the 4th.

April 12, 2004: TIU Baseball Stats Leaders (Games 1-28)

Hitting
BA Todd Dovichi .391
H Josh Janik 26
HR Liaboe/Reagan 3
R Reagan 14
RBI Klock/Liaboe 13
SB Josh Janik 10

Pitching
ERA Dusty James 5.30
IP Dusty James 35.67
OBA Dusty James .245
APP Billy Weaks 10
CG Dusty James 5
SO Dusty James 35

*Complete Team Statistics: Hitting Pitching Fielding

April 7, 2004: Trojans Drop Two at Robert Morris - Dusty James gave up 5 earned runs, striking out 6 in his fifth complete game effort of the season. The Trinity offense was able to add only 3 hits in support, losing the first half of the doubleheader 8-0. Game 2 proved to be an exciting one as the Trojans came back from an early 10-run deficit to take a 12-10 lead into the bottom of the sixth inning, scoring 9 runs and 3 runs in the 4th and 5th innings respectively. TIU was unable to make the lead stand however, as Robert Morris came back to score 5 runs in their half of the 6th, winning the game 15-12. Leading the offense in the comeback effort were Danny Thompson (2-4, 2B, 3 RBI, 1 R), Aaron Manes (2B, 2 RBI, 2 R), and Stefan Klock (2-3, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R). Ken Reagan capped the 9-run fourth inning with a grand slam, his second homer of the year.

March 31, 2004: TIU Baseball Stats Leaders (Games 1-20)

Hitting
BA Todd Dovichi .370
H Josh Janik 20
HR Klock/Liaboe 2
R Janik/Reagan 10
RBI Phil Liaboe 11
SB Josh Janik 8

Pitching
ERA Eric Prager 3.85
IP Dusty James 28
OBA Dusty James .229
APP Billy Weaks 7
CG Dusty James 4
SO Dusty James 26

*Complete Team Statistics: Hitting Pitching Fielding

March 31, 2004: TIU Wins Big over Cardinal Stritch, Splits Conference Doubleheader -
Dusty James pitched his fourth complete game of the season, allowing only 2 hits while piling up 9 strikeouts across six innings in Trinity's 14-4 win over conference opponent Cardinal Stritch University. The Trojan offense exploded with 14 runs in the six innings of play, with seven batters collecting at least one hit. Stefan Klock snapped a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the 3rd with a towering 3-run homerun. Trinity never looked back, adding another run that inning with an additional 6 runs in the 5th and 2 in the 6th. In addition to Klock, Josh Janik and Phil Liaboe led the offensive onslaught, with Janik going 3 for 3 with 3 stolen bases and 4 runs scored, and Liaboe driving in 3 runs with his pair of doubles.

TIU struggled in Game 2, allowing 11 runs while scoring only 4 on 5 hits. Aaron Manes led the Trojan offense, hitting a 2-run homerun in the 4th inning. Phil Liaboe then made it back-to-back homeruns with his solo shot, his second of the season. Todd Dovichi added 2 hits and a run scored in TIU's conference loss.

March 31, 2004: Trinity Digest Article 3 by Phil Liaboe

March 31, 2004: Trinity Digest Article 2 by Phil Liaboe

March 26, 2004: TIU Baseball Adds Recruits to 2005 Roster - TIU Baseball is pleased to announce the signing of the following student-athletes for the 2005 season:

Andrew Alles - OF, Milwaukee, WI
Troy Anderson - IF, West Des Moines, IA
Kyle Bartholic - C, Freeport, PA
Larry Clinton - P, Chicago, IL
Bryan Dovichi - IF/P, Buffalo Grove, IL
Rich Frank - P, East Galesburg, IL
Frank Gross - P, Oldsmar, FL
Dave Kubiak - IF, Chicago, IL
Nate Osterendorf - OF, Milwaukee, WI
Matt Ryan - OF, IL
Bryan Talbot - IF, Johnsburg, IL
Travis Walden - SS, Yuba City, CA

March 24, 2004: TIU Drops First Conference Games, Second Game a Heartbreaker -
Eric Prager went the distance in Game 1 as TIU lost 5-0 to Robert Morris College. Prager pitched his second complete game allowing four earned runs, while the Trojan offense was held to one hit. TIU took a 2-1 lead into the 4th inning, but RMC battled back to take a 6-4 advantage into the game's final inning. The Trojans' comeback effort fell short with the game ending with the winning run on second base. Tony Simon was the pitcher of record, giving up 3 earned runs across 4 1/3 innings in the 6-5 conference loss. Josh Janik stole 3 bases and scored 2 runs while Phil Liaboe added 2 RBI to the effort. Stefan Klock doubled in a run, walked twice and scored a run.

March 22, 2004: Men's baseball traveled to O'Fallon, MO for a 3-game weekend series against Central Methodist College. Despite dropping all 3 games, the Trojans are starting to show signs of coming together as a team. Sophomore pitcher Dusty James continues to throw well. On Friday he gave up only 1 earned run in the loss. The team's bats seem to be waking up from their winter hibernation. Both catcher Phil Liaboe and infielder Todd Dovichi had 4 hits on the trip, with Liaboe crushing a homerun that hit off the centerfield screening. The Trojans open conference play when they host Robert Morris on Tuesday, 3/23. First pitch is set for 1:00 PM.

March 16, 2004: TIU Baseball Stats Leaders (Games 1-13)

Hitting
BA Todd Dovichi .345
H Josh Janik 14
R Ken Reagan 7
RBI Stefan Klock 6

Pitching
ERA Eric Prager 2.25
IP Dusty James 16.3
OBA Dusty James .222
APP Billy Weaks 5

*Complete Team Statistics: Hitting Pitching Fielding

March 15, 2004: Men's baseball is still in search of their first win of the young season after playing some of the toughest opponents in the NAIA. This past weekend was no different when they traveled to Williamsburg, KY to face Cumberland College. Despite losing all four, Dusty James continued to shine as he pitched a complete game 2-hitter in the 2-1 opening game loss. Cumberland scored their first run on a controversial play at the plate and the winning run on a balk. TIU would go on to lose the nightcap 10-6, the 6 runs matching a season high. On Saturday, the Trojans only scored 1 run on the day, losing 11-1 and 10-0. They hope that a little home cooking can get them on the winning track as they face Dominican on Tuesday here at Trinity at 3:00 PM.

March 10, 2004: TIU Baseball Stats Leaders

Hitting
BA Josh Janik .429
H Josh Janik 12
R Ken Reagan 5
RBI Dan Thompson 5

Pitching
ERA Eric Prager 0.00
IP Dusty James 10.3
OBA Tony Simon .167
APP Billy Weaks 4

*Complete Team Statistics: Hitting Pitching Fielding

March 8, 2004: Baseball began their season in the sunny state of Florida against some of the toughest teams in the NAIA. Trinity opened the trip facing the NAIA 4th ranked team in Warner Southern and took on powerhouse squads in Webber International and Southeastern College, schools that have double digit games under their belt already this season. Despite not winning a game on the trip, there were some bright spots under new coach Mike Manes. Outfielder Josh Janik hit at a .428 clip while Coach Manes spoke well of his pitching staff, which includes Dusty James, Ryan Hutchins, Tony Simon, Eric Prager, Brad Weiman and Todd Dovichi. The men return to action on Tuesday as they face College of Lake County and then hit the road again as they travel to Kentucky for a 4 game series with Cumberland.

February 16, 2004: Spring Trip Preview - With just another two weeks of practice ahead, TIU Baseball's Spring trip quickly approaches. The team will fly to central Florida on Sunday, February 29 to face a handful of competitive programs. TIU will play its season opener the next day against Walsh University (OH), looking to avenge its 18-15 loss last year to the Cavaliers. Later in the day, TIU will take on the Warriors of Webber International University in the first of three games between the two teams during the week. Webber climbed into the NAIA Top 25 last year (peaking at #22 after a doubleheader sweep of #9 Flagler), and will endeavor this year to continue to hold its own in the Florida Sun Conference, last year's dominant NAIA conference. A doubleheader on Tuesday will match the Trojans against Warner Southern College, one of the NAIA's perennially dominant teams. Warner Southern ended the 2003 season ranked #8 nationally and sits at #4 in the 2004 preseason poll. On Wednesday, TIU will again face the Walsh Cavaliers in a single game, then turn around for a doubleheader against Webber International the next day. After a day off, a doubleheader at Southeastern College will round out the Trojans' Spring trip on Saturday, March 6.

February 6, 2004: TIU Baseball Profiled in The Trinity Digest - The latest issue of the college newspaper The Trinity Digest included a preseason look at the Trojan Baseball team. Staff writer and TIU catcher Phil Liaboe provided a glimpse into the squad's pitching staff, line-up, and overall potential for the upcoming 2004 season. With many returners and key additions, TIU looks to improve on its 5-15 conference record.

December 2003: TIU Baseball's New Additions - TIU Baseball is pleased to announce the signing of the following student-athletes for the 2004 season:

Kyle Flanigan - IF, Frankfort, IL
Mike Gorsline - OF, Freeport, IL
Eddie Holbrook - IF, Lincoln, NE
Ryan Hutchins - LHP, Arlington Heights, IL
Aaron Manes - C, Lincoln, NE
Calvin Renfroe - RHP, Alworth, GA
Matt Shields - IF/C, Pontiac, MI
Tony Simon - RHP, Lake Zurich, IL
Tom Stahl - IF, Mt. Morris, IL
Brad Weiman - RHP, Avada, CO

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