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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa second baseman Brendan Sher runs the bases after scoring a home run 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.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Illinois – game one

Grace Smith, Photo Editor April 9, 2022

Iowa defeated Illinois, 4-2, in game one of a doubleheader at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa pitcher Dylan Nedved pitched five innings for the Hawkeyes and held the Fighting Illini...

Iowa redshirt junior Duncan Davitt warms up during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field on March 2, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams, 8-0. Davitt had six strikeouts in three innings.

Iowa baseball wins 11-inning thriller against Bradley

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 7, 2022

One sacrifice fly off the bat of senior catcher Brett McCleary proved to be the deciding factor in Iowa baseball's 9-8 win over Bradley Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes and Braves battled for 11 innings...

Iowa starting pitcher Ty Langenberg throws a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Langenberg finished the game with seven strikeouts. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 4-2.

Iowa baseball wins opening Big Ten series against Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2022

The Iowa baseball team won its first Big Ten series this weekend, taking two games against Michigan in Ann Arbor. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines started their series on Saturday after low temperatures...

Iowa left fielder Sam Petersen celebrates a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Petersen drove in three runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Iowa baseball’s Sam Petersen heats up heading into Big Ten play

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 28, 2022

Iowa freshman Sam Petersen was an infielder for most of his career at Ballard High School in Huxley, Iowa. But after the No. 4 2021 baseball prospect in the state of Iowa lost the battle for an...

Iowa left fielder Sam Petersen celebrates a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Petersen drove in three runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Sam Petersen’s eighth-inning hit pushes Iowa baseball past Central Michigan

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 27, 2022

After Iowa baseball freshman Sam Petersen swung at a pitch that bounced over home plate, head coach Rick Heller called him over to the third-base coaches’ box for some words of encouragement. The...

Iowa relief pitcher Jacob Henderson throws a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Henderson finished the game with two strikeouts and a save. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 4-2.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Central Michigan – game three

Braden Ernst, Photojournalist March 27, 2022

Iowa baseball earned a series win in the final non-conference weekend series of the season after defeating Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field on Sunday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 4-2. Iowa...

Central Michigan catcher Adam Proctor slides into home plate during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Proctor went to bat four times and scored two runs. The Chippewas defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-1, making the three game series tied at 1-1.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Central Michigan – game two

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist March 27, 2022

The Iowa baseball team lost to Central Michigan on Saturday at Duane Banks Field. The Chippewas evened the series at one game after defeating the Hawkeyes, 10-1. Out of the five pitchers Iowa used on...

Central Michigan centerfielder Robby Morgan IV runs toward home during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Central Michigan dismantles Iowa baseball at Duane Banks Field

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 26, 2022

On a frigid Saturday afternoon in Iowa City, the Hawkeye baseball team’s hitters were almost as cold as the coat-wearing fans in the stands at Duane Banks Field. Iowa’s bats managed just five...

Iowa left fielder Sam Petersen celebrates a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Petersen drove in three runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Iowa baseball wins first leg of three-game series against Central Michigan

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter March 25, 2022

The Iowa baseball team defeated Central Michigan, 7-4, Friday night at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes jumped out to a 3-0 lead after four innings. A three-run, third-inning home run from freshman...

Iowa closing pitcher Luke Llewellyn celebrates earning the save with catcher Ben Tallman during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Central Michigan – game one

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor March 25, 2022

The Iowa baseball team extended its winning streak to three games following a victory over Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.  Iowa’s...

Iowa pinch hitter Sam Peterson hits a ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Texas Tech at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Raiders 6-3.

Iowa baseball erases early deficit, downs St. Thomas

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 21, 2022

The Iowa baseball team used a four-run seventh inning to get past St. Thomas, 6-5, Monday evening at Duane Banks Field.  The Hawkeyes narrowly avoided a loss one day after defeating No. 12 Texas...

The Iowa baseball team celebrates during a baseball game between Iowa and Texas Tech at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Raiders 6-3.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Texas Tech

Braden Ernst, Photojournalist March 21, 2022

Iowa baseball tallied 17 combined strikeouts to defeat Texas Tech at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, 6-3. Iowa starting pitcher Ty Langenberg pitched five innings to collect 10 strikeouts. Pitching in...