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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

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 3, 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 3, 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...

Iowa Club Baseball continues dominant run

Iowa Club Baseball continues dominant run

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 2, 2019

A championship series is being played in Iowa City this weekend. It is a Cy-Hawk matchup that will determine which brings home the conference title. The game being played in baseball. The home team that...

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

Iowa baseball sneaks by Western Illinois

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 1, 2019

Iowa baseball welcomed the Western Illinois to Duane Banks field Wednesday night in a mid-week matchup, the first game in May for the squad. Western Illinois came into Iowa City with a record of 16-25...

Clarke pitcher Tsubasa Maruyama pitches the ball to Iowas Brendan Sher during a baseball game against the University of Iowa on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride 3-2.

Sher becoming sure-handed for Iowa baseball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 30, 2019

If there’s a midweek game on Iowa’s schedule, there’s a solid chance freshman Brendan Sher will see his name on the lineup card. But recently, he has been on the field quite a bit, including weekend...

Iowas Zeb Adreon stands in the batters box during a baseball game against Clarke University on Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019.

Breaking down Iowa baseball’s series win over Ohio State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 29, 2019

Winner of six of its last eight games, Iowa baseball will host Western Illinois today at Banks Field in another midweek contest. The Leathernecks (16-25) have lost two straight and six of their last eight...

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