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batted balls · 08-12-2006, 01:54 PM

July 5, 2007

Champaign, Ill.--Dick Howser stood in the on-deck circle hoping for one more at-bat. When J.D. Drew grounded out, Howser realized both the game and his hitting streak were over.

"I had my chances earlier (to extend the hitting streak)," said Howser. "I was hoping to bat because that would mean we had a rally going."

Illinois defeated Florida State 4-1 as Illini pitcher starter Carl Lundgren (4-8) held Howser hitlesss in four at-bats. Howser, whose average dropped to .257, grounded out twice, struck out and flied to right.

"It was a great run," said Howser who fell three games short of the All-American Baseball League record held jointly by Arizona State's Hubie Brooks and Stanford's Steve Hovley. "I enjoyed it beacause it meant I was really helping my team."

Howser nearly got a fifth at-bat. Due up fourth in the ninth inning, Florida State went down in order against Illini closer Donn Pall (19 saves).

"I really wanted to get on base for Dick to have a chance," said Drew. "It wasn't meant to be."

Howser's 24-game hitting streak gives him the East record. The previous mark was 18 set by Albert Belle of LSU earlier this year. Howser batted .406 (26-for-64) during his hitting streak.

Illinois won the game despite being outhit 6-3. Two of the three Illini hits were home runs however. Herb Plews hit a two-run homer and George Halas added a solo shot off loser Paul Wilson (5-7).

08-12-2006, 01:54 PM	#218 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Howser's Hit String Snapped at 24 as Illini Clip Florida State July 5, 2007 Champaign, Ill.--Dick Howser stood in the on-deck circle hoping for one more at-bat. When J.D. Drew grounded out, Howser realized both the game and his hitting streak were over. "I had my chances earlier (to extend the hitting streak)," said Howser. "I was hoping to bat because that would mean we had a rally going." Illinois defeated Florida State 4-1 as Illini pitcher starter Carl Lundgren (4-8) held Howser hitlesss in four at-bats. Howser, whose average dropped to .257, grounded out twice, struck out and flied to right. "It was a great run," said Howser who fell three games short of the All-American Baseball League record held jointly by Arizona State's Hubie Brooks and Stanford's Steve Hovley. "I enjoyed it beacause it meant I was really helping my team." Howser nearly got a fifth at-bat. Due up fourth in the ninth inning, Florida State went down in order against Illini closer Donn Pall (19 saves). "I really wanted to get on base for Dick to have a chance," said Drew. "It wasn't meant to be." Howser's 24-game hitting streak gives him the East record. The previous mark was 18 set by Albert Belle of LSU earlier this year. Howser batted .406 (26-for-64) during his hitting streak. Illinois won the game despite being outhit 6-3. Two of the three Illini hits were home runs however. Herb Plews hit a two-run homer and George Halas added a solo shot off loser Paul Wilson (5-7). Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 08-12-2006 at 02:14 PM.