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The Illini huddle before taking the field in the home opener against Purdue
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Brian Blomquist delivers a pitch during the first inning.
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Shawn Roof (44) and Dave Schultz high-five after Schultz scores his first run at Illinois Field.
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Ryan Hastings celebrates after crossing the plate for Illinois' fourth run of the first inning.
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Kyle Hudson (30) congratulates Ryan Hastings after scoring.
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Mike Rohde (9) celebrates another Illini run with Kyle Hudson.
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Assistant coach Eric Snider (25) directs traffic while Ryan Snowden takes a lead off third base.
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Matt Whitmore shuts the door on the Boilermakers in the ninth inning for his fifth save of the year.
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Tanner Roark sees his first action at Illinois Field in the series finale.
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Shawn Roof makes a play to first base.
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Trevor Huisinga speeds around third base on his way to scoring in the fourth inning.
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Kyle Hudson makes contact against the Boilermakers.
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Dave Schultz takes a cut during the series finale.
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Ryan Hastings tosses to first from his knees in the last game of the series.
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Ryan Snowden makes a leaping grap in left field during the seventh inning of the April 2 game.
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