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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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.

Iowa baseball throttles Nebraska for second win of series

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 21, 2019

In its second-best offensive performance of the season, Iowa baseball poured runs like a rainstorm on Nebraska at Banks Field. The Hawkeyes erupted for 17 hits in their 17-9 win over the border-rival...

Iowas Zeb Adreon takes a strike during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 3-1.

Iowa baseball takes Game 1 over Nebraska in walk-off fashion

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 19, 2019

Tied 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Hawkeyes looked to none other than designated hitter Zeb Adreon to come up clutch against Nebraska at Banks Field’s Military Night on April 19. The...

Hawkeye batter Chris Whelan prepares to bat during the baseball game against Illinois at Duane Banks Field on March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 2-1 after the 9th inning.(Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball ready for Nebraska challenge

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 18, 2019

After skating by Northern Illinois earlier this week, Iowa baseball has the Big Ten’s top dog in town for a three-game series that will have a definitive hand in shaping the race for the conference tournament. Granted,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

Stanley to throw out first pitch at Banks Field on Saturday

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 18, 2019

Iowa football quarterback Nate Stanley is trading in his football for a baseball for one day this weekend. The soon-to-be senior signal caller will throw out the first pitch before Iowa baseball’s...

Iowa shortstop Tanner Wetrich swings at a pitch against Northern Illinois on April 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 8-6.

Hawkeyes, Wetrich come back against Huskies

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

In Iowa’s 8-6 win over Northern Illinois on Tuesday, Tanner Wetrich finished 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, 2 RBI, and 2 runs scored That player, however, wasn’t the Wetrich fans saw in 2018....

Iowa catcher Austin Martin scores during a baseball game between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes dropped their home opener to the Matadors, 8-5.

Hawkeye baseball led by newcomers entering Northern Illinois contest

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

Iowa entered the 2019 season depending on its newcomers. After all, its top two hitters, Robert Neustrom and Tyler Cropley, were selected in the top eight rounds of the MLB Draft, forcing the new Hawkeyes...

Iowa pitcher Grant Judkins throws a pitch during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes took the series by defeating the Matadors, 3-1.

Iowa baseball takes down Purdue, 6-3, to win series

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 14, 2019

Another three-game series for Hawkeye baseball, another series win. Iowa took down Purdue in the teams’ final meeting on April 13, 6-3, thanks to a 4-run explosion in the top of the eighth. Austin...

Iowa pitcher Cole McDonald throw a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes dropped their home opener to the Matadors, 8-5.

Iowa baseball seeks to win third-straight Big Ten series

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 11, 2019

Heading into its second road series of the Big Ten season, Iowa baseball needs solid production in an area that has been a strength at times this season: pitching. The Hawkeyes are coming off a 3-1 loss...

Iowas Chris Whelan stands in the batters box during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 3-1.

Bats wanted in loss to Bradley

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 10, 2019

Iowa baseball dropped its second-consecutive midweek contest, this time falling to Bradley, 3-1, on Wednesday. The Hawkeye pitchers did their fair share in keeping the score close; the first three Iowa...

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