CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois’ ace started this season in the bullpen.
After two years in the weekend rotation, junior Ty Weber opened the 2019 campaign in the bullpen for Illinois, but continues to show his team why he belongs on the hill as a starter.
The right-hander nearly hurled his third-career complete game and received enough timely hitting from his offense for his first decision of the season — a 4-2 win over Illinois State (13-8) on Saturday afternoon at Illinois Field in Champaign. The Illini (16-4) clinched their fourth series win in four tries and have won their first five home games this season.