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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 baseball player Jack Dreyer winds up to pitch during a game against Penn State University on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 8-4. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball set for success despite departures

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 9, 2019

For the first time in years, the MLB Draft has been kind to Iowa baseball. The only defector to the draft from head coach Rick Heller’s squadwill be Cole McDonald, the senior Friday starter who gave...

Cole McDonald pitches during Iowa men’s baseball vs. Ohio State at Banks Field on April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

McDonald selected by Houston Astros in 15th round of MLB Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 5, 2019

Iowa senior pitcher Cole McDonald will be trading in his Iowa baseball hat for a Houston Astros one. The Astros made McDonald the first Hawkeye selected in the 2019 MLB Draft by taking him in the 15th...

Iowa infielder Chris Whelan swings while at-bat during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 17-9.

Minnesota eliminates Iowa from Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 25, 2019

Iowa baseball opened its day with an 11-1 loss to Nebraska in its second game of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. The defeat forced the Hawkeyes to bounce back for another game and chance to keep their...

Iowa's Grant Judkins looks back towards third base during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 3-1.

Hawkeyes trounced by Huskers in second game of Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 24, 2019

After a 4-2 win over No. 1 seed Indiana on Wednesday, Iowa found itself poised for a run through the Big Ten Tournament field. Until Nebraska came along. The Huskers pounded the Hawkeyes, 11-1, for...

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...