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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

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Iowa Center Fielder Ben Norman makes an over-the-shoulder catch to make the last out during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Comeback effort falls short as Nebraska takes game two over Iowa baseball

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 20, 2021

Down 7-0 after Nebraska put seven runs on the board in its half of the third inning Saturday afternoon at Duane Banks Field, it would have been easy for the Iowa baseball team to accept defeat. The...

Iowa Catcher Austin Martin winds up to throw the ball around the field following a strike out of Nebraska Right Fielder Logan Foster during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Seven-run third inning hampers Iowa baseball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2021

The second game of the 2021 home-opening series for Iowa baseball did not go as the Hawkeyes would have hoped in large part because of a seven-run third inning from Nebraska that led the Cornhuskers...

Iowa Pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches out of trouble during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Friday night starter leads way for Iowa baseball in home-opener

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2021

It was looking bad for Friday night starter Trenton Wallace after he walked his first batter on four pitches and hit a batter later in the first inning during Iowa baseball’s home-opener against...

Iowa Second Basemen Brendan Sher rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Big sixth inning lifts Iowa baseball in home-opener

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 19, 2021

As Iowa sophomore second baseman Brendan Sher stepped into the batter’s box to lead off the home half of the sixth inning Friday against Nebraska at Duane Banks Field, his smiling face stared in...

Hawkeye pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches during the baseball game against Illinois at Duane Banks Field on March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 2-1 after the 9th inning.

Iowa baseball begins first home-series of 2021

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2021

It has just been over a year since Iowa baseball (3-5) has played at Duane Banks Field, but that will change Friday when the team starts a three-game series against Nebraska (5-3) on its home field. The...

Iowa outfielder Trenton Wallace swings while at-bat during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Iowa baseball splits four-game weekend set with Ohio State and Nebraska

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 14, 2021

On opening day two Fridays ago against Michigan, junior left-handed pitcher and this year’s ace of the starting rotation in Jack Dryer’s absence, Trenton Wallace had what Iowa head baseball coach...

Iowa catcher Austin Martin hits the ball during the baseball game against the Spartans at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, May 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Spartans 5-7.

Iowa baseball set for weekend tilt with Nebraska and Ohio Sate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

Senior Austin Martin was one of two Iowa baseball players to bat over .300 across 10 or more plate appearances in the Hawkeye’s season-opening, four-game series against Michigan in Round Rock, Texas,...

Iowa outfielder Trenton Wallace swings while at-bat during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Iowa baseball drops three of four in season-opening series against Michigan

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 8, 2021

Iowa had a chance to surprise the college baseball world during the weekend of the Big Ten season as the unranked Hawkeyes battled No. 21 Michigan — the Big Ten title favorites — in a four-game...

Iowa outfielder Trenton Wallace swings while at-bat during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes took the series by defeating the Matadors, 3-1.

Iowa baseball set for season-opening series against Michigan

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

For the first time in almost a year, Iowa baseball will take the field, beginning its 2021 season against No. 21 Michigan tonight at 6 p.m. in Round Rock, Texas. The Hawkeyes will play four games in...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller celebrates after a run during a baseball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday, March 10, at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jayhawks, 8-0.

Iowa baseball keeping options open for Friday night starting pitcher

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 26, 2021

The coveted Friday night starting spot is up for grabs for the Iowa baseball pitching staff. Sophomore Jack Dreyer held the position in the shortened 2020 season, going 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA and 23...

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Alternative Baseball Organization exploring expansion to Iowa City

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2021

The Alternative Baseball Organization — a league for teens and adults aged 15 and older with autism and other special needs — wants to establish a team in the Iowa City area. The organization’s...

Head Coach Rick Heller speaks to members of the press during baseball media day in the UI recreation building on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Iowa baseball pauses in-person activities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 17, 2021

Iowa Athletics announced Wednesday afternoon that its baseball program has paused all team related in-person activities at the direction of the University of Iowa medical team. The stoppage is Hawkeye...