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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 right handed pitcher Hunter Lee pitches during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View at Duane Banks Field on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2.

Hawkeye baseball prepares for first double midweek

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 9, 2020

Iowa has played dominant baseball at times this season, and a lot of it came just last weekend. The Hawkeyes downed Western Michigan, 10-0, in seven innings on March 6 thanks to the mercy rule,...

Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace takes his turn on the mound during a game against Ontario at Duane Banks Field on Friday, September 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Jays  30-6 in 14 innings.

Hawkeyes bring heat to Sunshine State

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter March 8, 2020

Iowa baseball has been on a roll of late. In their last four games, the Hawkeyes have scored 51 runs. Iowa kicked off the offensive onslaught in their home-opener at Duane Banks Field Mar. 3. Iowa blew...

Iowa infielder Brendan Sher slides into third during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View at Duane Banks Field on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2.

Iowa baseball looks to keep momentum going in Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 5, 2020

Iowa baseball finds itself heading to Florida this weekend for the second time this season. But this time around, they have a lot more momentum. The Hawkeyes are coming off back-to-back come-from-behind...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller watches the game from third base during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Heller secures 900th win as Hawkeyes down Vikings

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 3, 2020

Rick Heller knows how to win. Hawkeye baseball’s head man is one of four coaches with at least 200 wins at Iowa, and he has posted six-straight 30-win seasons — which marks the Hawkeyes’ longest...

Iowa baseball set for home opener

Iowa baseball set for home opener

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 3, 2020

After a weekend series in Minneapolis that saw the Iowa baseball team compete against three top-20 opponents, the Hawkeyes have an easier challenge ahead of them Tuesday. Iowa hosts Grand View in...

Iowa catcher Austin Martin watches the ball at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Hawkeye baseball wins two games over top-20 opponents

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 1, 2020

Austin Martin changed the outlook for Iowa baseball’s weekend of tough tests. After the senior catcher launched a walk-off home run to topple No. 20 North Carolina, 5-4, on Feb. 29, Iowa carried...

Iowa pitcher Jack Dreyer walks back to the mound during a game at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018.

Iowa baseball set to face trio of North Carolina foes

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 27, 2020

The opportunity Iowa baseball has in front of it this weekend could not be much bigger. The Hawkeyes will travel to Minneapolis to face No. 8 North Carolina State on Friday, No. 20 North Carolina...

Iowa's Grant Judkins winds up to pitch during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 3-1.

Hawkeye baseball goes 1-2 in trip to San Diego

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 23, 2020

Following a solid opening weekend for Iowa baseball, the Hawkeyes were met with mixed results in week No. 2. After falling to San Diego State 4-1 to open its trip to San Diego, Iowa toppled No....

Iowa infielder Brendan Sher poses for a portrait during baseball media day in the UI recreation building on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Hawkeye Baseball’s Sher carries over success from freshman season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 17, 2020

Carrying momentum over from one season to the next isn’t easy, but Iowa infielder Brendan Sher has had no problem. It’s still early, but Sher recorded three hits in Iowa’s first three games...

Iowa pitcher Grant Leonard prepares to throw the ball during the game against UC Irvine at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Iowa baseball goes 2-1 in season-opening road trip

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 16, 2020

Iowa baseball kicked its season off on a high note, taking down Kent State and Saint Joseph’s in its first two games. But it couldn’t complete the perfect weekend. After beating the Golden Flashes,...

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 set for first pitch of season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 13, 2020

Iowa baseball watched magic unfold in the College World Series last season, but it had to do so from its couch. The Hawkeyes observed Big Ten powerhouse Michigan win a game of the championship series...