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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.

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...

Ruden: Sunday’s Cal-Irvine loss won’t define Iowa’s season

Ruden: Sunday’s Cal-Irvine loss won’t define Iowa’s season

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 5, 2019

Let’s get one thing straight: Iowa’s devastating 15-4 defeat at the hands of Cal-Irvine on Sunday did not show what good baseball teams are made of. Luckily for the Hawkeyes, one blowout won’t...

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

Iowa baseball falls to Cal-Irvine in series finale

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor May 5, 2019

After Iowa baseball’s pitching kept Cal-Irvine at bay for two-straight games, things fell apart in the series finale on Sunday in the 15-4 loss. The Anteaters strung together a 6-hit, 9-run fifth...

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

Pitching lifts Iowa baseball over Cal-Irvine

May 4, 2019

Cal-Irvine starting pitcher Trenton Denholm tossed a gem on Saturday, but the Hawkeye staff was a little better. Iowa kept the No. 18 Anteaters scoreless for a 1-0 win to take the series for the Hawkeyes’...

Iowa infielder Izaya Fullard takes off his gloves after bunting to first during the sixth 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.

Fullard pushes Hawkeyes past ranked Anteaters

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 3, 2019

Cal-Irvine starting pitcher Andre Pallante entered the matchup against Iowa at Banks Field with a 2.62 ERA, but Hawkeye Izaya Fullard didn’t seem to care. Fullard blasted 2 home runs against the...

Iowa outfielder Brendan Sher slides in safe to third at a baseball game between the Hawkeyes and Western Illinois at Duane Banks Field, on Wednesday, on May 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Leathernecks 8-7.

Iowa baseball’s offense ready for Cal-Irvine pitchers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor May 2, 2019

Iowa baseball has played three top-30 programs this season, and it’ll get a fourth shot at a series win this weekend. Starting today, No. 25 Cal-Irvine will travel to Banks Field for a three-game series,...

Iowa infielder Chris Whelan hits the ball at a baseball game against Northwestern Illinois at Duane Banks Field on May 1, 2019.

Taking a look at Iowa baseball’s success against ranked opponents

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 2, 2019

Iowa baseball finally has a break from its grind of a Big Ten schedule, but that doesn’t mean things will get any easier for the Hawkeyes. No. 25 California-Irvine will visit Banks Field for a three-game...