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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

University of Iowa Pitcher Cole McDonald pitches during the baseball game at Duane Banks Stadium on Friday, May 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Eaters 6-3.

Hawkeyes topple top-seeded Hoosiers in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

Iowa baseball’s rough stretch is officially over. In what turned out to be a full-on pitcher’s dual, Iowa stepped up behind Cole McDonald’s arm to take down top-seeded Indiana, 4-2, in the first...

Iowa infielder Tanner Wetrich watches the ball when up at bat during the game against Michigan State at the Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, May 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 7-5.

Iowa baseball swept by Maryland

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 18, 2019

Just two weeks ago, Iowa baseball found itself with a No. 24 ranking, looking at a No. 3 seed in an NCAA Regional. But after dropping five of their last six, including a 10-8 loss to Maryland on Saturday...

Iowa pitcher Grant Leonard warms up to pitch during the seventh inning of the afternoon Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 9-5.

Iowa baseball falls short at Maryland despite late rally

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 16, 2019

Iowa baseball’s 8-6 loss at Maryland on Thursday was unexpected for more than one reason. First, the Hawkeyes entered the game with a 12-9 record in Big Ten play, while the Terrapins sat with the...

Michigan State infielder Marty Bechina throws the ball to infielder Royce Ando during the baseball game against Michigan State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 9-4.

Iowa baseball loses Game 3, series to Michigan State

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 12, 2019

In a weekend where a series win was important for the Hawkeyes, Iowa baseball fell to Michigan State in Sunday’s rubber match, 7-5, to drop the series against the Spartans. Iowa Sunday starter Grant...

Iowa pitcher Cam Baumann throws the ball during the game against UC Irvine at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Anteaters 1-0.

Iowa baseball drops Game 2 to Michigan State

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 11, 2019

After picking up a win in the first of a three-game set against Michigan State, Iowa baseball fell to the Spartans, 9-4, in Game 2 at Banks Field on Saturday. Hawkeye starter Cam Baumann took the loss...

University of Iowa Pitcher Cole McDonald pitches during the baseball game at Duane Banks Stadium on Friday, May 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Eaters 6-3.

Iowa baseball not overlooking Michigan State

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 9, 2019

At this point last season, Iowa baseball fell into a slump when it needed wins to make the NCAA Tournament. Now, the Hawkeyes have been included in the 64-team field in the latest predictions from...

Iowa Baseball Cole Mcdonald #11 poses for a portrait at the Iowa football practice facility on Febuarary 5, 2018.

Baseball captains anchoring team in late stretch

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor May 8, 2019

Iowa baseball doesn’t want a repeat of its 2018 Big Ten Tournament — the Hawkeyes went from tournament champs to the first team eliminated. With this season’s Big Ten Tournament on the horizon,...

Iowa infielder Izaya Fullard throws the ball to first as UC Irvine infielder Brandon Lewis slides into the base during the game against UC Irvine at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Anteaters 1-0.

Izaya ‘Meat Patty’ Fullard set to continue hot baseball streak

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 8, 2019

Izaya Fullard has been on such a roll with his bat in recent weeks that it’s hard to remember he also boasts one of the best nicknames in Hawkeye sports. Fullard goes by “Meat Patty,” and whether...

Iowa infielder Mitchell Boe celebrates after hitting a home run during baseball Iowa vs. Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on May 6, 2018.

Iowa looking at second base options in wake of Boe injury

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 6, 2019

When Mitchell Boe went down and Iowa found out he needed to have surgery for facial fractures, it wasn’t easy for the team to handle. After all, Boe serves as a senior captain and is arguably one of...

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