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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

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...

Hawkeye pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches 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)

Breaking down Iowa baseball’s midweek pitching ahead of Bradley

Adam Hensley, Sports Reporter April 9, 2019

In Iowa baseball’s final game against Rutgers — a 15-3 loss — pitching was a focal point postgame. Today, Iowa will take on Bradley in Peoria, Illinois, at 7 p.m. and once again, the Hawkeye arms...

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.

Hawkeye baseball’s Fullard shows he belongs

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 7, 2019

On April 5, Iowa baseball found itself in a cage fight with Rutgers heading into the bottom of the sixth inning at Banks Field. Neither the Hawkeyes nor the Scarlet Knights had strung together any momentous...

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 splits doubleheader with Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 6, 2019

Before Iowa played a near four-hour game on the tail end of a doubleheader at Banks Field on Saturday, it picked up two solid wins over Rutgers. After the Hawkeyes picked up a 9-5 victory to go up 2-0...

Iowa catcher Austin Martin watches the ball at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Numbers behind Iowa baseball’s doubleheader against Rutgers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 6, 2019

On April 6, Iowa closed out its series against Rutgers, splitting a doubleheader at Banks Field. In the first game, the Hawkeyes came out on top, 9-5. The second game was almost the complete opposite;...

Iowas Chris Whelen watches the ball in the game against Rutgers at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlett Knights, 6-1.

Whelan continues to break out of slump in Iowa’s win over Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 5, 2019

There was a point this season where Chris Whelan couldn’t be found at the top of Iowa baseball’s lineup. He wasn’t at the bottom of it, but he certainly wasn’t leading off. While he’s back...

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.

Hawkeye baseball breaks through for fourth conference win

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 5, 2019

On Friday, Iowa earned its fourth-consecutive conference victory. This one came in 6-1 fashion over Rutgers – a game that featured a pitchers’ duel up until the sixth inning. Hawkeye starter...

Iowas Austin Martin misses a pitch during a baseball game against Illinois State on Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes lost to the Redbirds 11-6. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball eyes bounce-back after midweek loss

Adam Hensley, Sports Reporter April 4, 2019

Not many saw it coming, but on Wednesday, Illinois State took down Iowa, 11-6, at Banks Field. Offensively, the Hawkeyes struggled to string together runs; up until a 3-run homer from Chris Whelan in...

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