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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s catcher Cade Moss runs towards home base during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 21, 2023. Moss had 1 hit and 2 runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 11-6.

Iowa baseball sweeps Nebraska at Duane Banks Field

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 23, 2023

The Iowa baseball team swept Nebraska in a three-game series at Duane Banks Field.  This is the first time the Hawkeyes have swept a Big Ten opponent this season. Friday  Iowa defeated Nebraska,...

Iowa’s catcher Cade Moss runs towards home base during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 21, 2023. Moss had 1 hit and 2 runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 11-6.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Nebraska

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist April 22, 2023

The Iowa baseball team defeated Nebraska, 11-6, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday. The Hawkeyes had 9 hits and the Cornhuskers had 7 hits improving Iowa’s record to, 27-10. Iowa’s pitcher...

Iowa first basemen Brennen Dorighi high-fives head coach Rick Heller after hitting a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Bradley Braves, 6-1. Dorighi recorded two hits in five at-bats.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Bradley

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 19, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeye Baseball Team defeated the Bradley Braves, 6-1, at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes recorded 10 hits and held the Braves to three hits in nine innings of play. Iowa first...

Iowa first basemen BrennEn Dorighi hits the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Bradley Braves, 6-1.

Iowa baseball bounces back with victory over Bradley

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter April 19, 2023

Iowa baseball bounced back with a 6-1 win over Bradley on Wednesday night at Duane Banks Field — just one day after the Hawkeyes were run-ruled by Illinois-Chicago on the road. “Yesterday was...

Iowa first baseman Brennen Dorighi steals second base during a baseball game between Iowa and St. Thomas at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tommies, 10-1.

Iowa baseball transfer Brennen Dorighi finds great fit with Hawkeyes

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter April 18, 2023

Brennen Dorighi came to Iowa with ample experience. The Iowa baseball transfer spent the first four years of his career at Wofford, where he played in 30 games as a junior and 51 games as...

Iowa outfielder Kyle Huckstorf high fives teammates during a baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 12, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeye baseball team defeated the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers, 12-1, in seven innings at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday. Iowa second basemen Sam Hojnar hit a three run home...

Iowa infielder Michael Seegers jumps over West Michigan catcher Greg Budig to score during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa baseball starts the season hot, tears through nonconference play

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter April 4, 2023

With an overall record of 20-6, the Iowa baseball team is off to one of the best starts in program history. And the high-powered Iowa offense is a key reason for the hot start. Iowa has scored...

Maryland catcher Luke Shliger slides into home base during a baseball game between Iowa and Maryland at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins,  12-8.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Maryland

Averi Coffee, Photojournalist April 3, 2023

No. 25 Iowa baseball team defeated Maryland in the third game of the series this weekend, 12-8, at Duane Banks Baseball Field in Iowa City on Sunday. Maryland lead Iowa, 3-1, for the first four innings...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller talks to his players during a baseball game between Iowa and St. Thomas at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tommies, 10-1.

Iowa baseball drops two of three to Maryland to begin Big Ten play

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter April 3, 2023

The Iowa baseball team lost two of the three games against the Maryland Terrapins from Friday to Sunday at Duane Banks Field to open the Big Ten season. Maryland defeated Iowa on Friday and Saturday,...

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht throws a pitch during the second baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Brecht struck out two Illini in one inning. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes in 13 innings, 7-5.

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht discusses his decision to stick with baseball

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 2, 2023

“It was probably the toughest decision I have ever had to make up to this point in my life.” Those were the first words from Iowa sophomore pitcher Brody Brecht following his first start...

Marlyand catcher Luke Shliger hits the ball during a baseball game at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Shliger had 2 runs and 1 hit.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Maryland

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist April 1, 2023

Unranked Maryland’s baseball team defeated No. 25 Iowa in their second game of the weekend, 7-4, at Duane Banks Baseball Field in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa players wore green hats to support mental...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller smiles during the first baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 4-2.

‘It makes zero sense’: Iowa head coach Rick Heller thinks the college baseball season should begin later in the year

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 26, 2023

After the Iowa baseball team took down No. 1 LSU, 12-4, earlier this season in Round Rock, Texas, Hawkeye head coach Rick Heller had some strong words about the season’s February start. “Could...