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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 head coach Rick Heller talks to shortstop Michael Seegers during a baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller reflects on Tuesday’s loss to Western Illinois

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 23, 2025

With runners on first and second and no outs on the board, Iowa baseball was doing everything in its power to come back from a 6-2 eighth-inning deficit to Western Illinois on Tuesday.  However,...

Iowa pitcher Justin Hackett in the middle of a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 16, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves, 12-5.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s midweek drop to Western Illinois

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter April 22, 2025

The Iowa baseball team dropped a non-conference midweek of downsides to Western Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday night. The Hawkeyes fell to the Leathernecks by a final score...

Iowa infielder Gable Mitchell slides into home during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 16, 2025. Mitchell earned two runs and one hit. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves, 12-5.

Q&A | Iowa third-year shortstop Gable Mitchell talks baseball career, hypotheticals

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 22, 2025

The Daily Iowan: What has been the best part so far this season as a team? Gable Mitchell: Probably just the other day [against Nebraska]. The crowd here was incredible. It was a record of some...

Iowa pitcher Aaron Savary attempts to pick off a Nebraska player during a men's baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 12, 2025. Savary allowed five hits and five runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 11-6.

Two takeaways from Iowa baseball’s weekend sweep of Michigan

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 20, 2025

The Iowa baseball team secured a three-game sweep at Michigan over the weekend. It marks the seventh consecutive series win for the Hawkeyes, who advance to 27-11 overall and 17-4 in Big Ten play....

Iowa infielder Gable Mitchell swings through the pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 16, 2025. Mitchell earned two runs and one hit. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves, 12-5.

Gable Mitchell, Reese Moore lead third inning offensive explosion, 12-5 victory over Bradley

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter April 17, 2025

Suddenly down, 4-0, to a Bradley team that Iowa baseball beat, 13-3, earlier this season, the Hawkeyes needed offensive momentum in the third inning of the midweek at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City....

Iowa pitcher Bryson Walker in the middle of a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 16, 2025. Walker allowed one hit and three runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves, 12-5.

Photos: Iowa Baseball vs. Bradley

Samantha DeFily, Photojournalist April 16, 2025

Iowa defeated Bradley 12-5 on Wednesday, April 16, at Duane Banks Field. The Braves held the lead with four runs for the first three innings. In the bottom of the third inning, the Hawkeyes took the...

Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller poses with tailgate attendees at Duane Banks Field during a tailgate hosted by the Hawks Nest on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Hawks Nest, a student organization, helped organize the tailgate to encourage attendance.

Hawks Nest Tailgate promotes engagement across Iowa sporting events

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 15, 2025

On April 12, with an hour remaining before game two between the Iowa and Nebraska baseball teams, fans and students gathered around the walkways of Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, anxiously waiting. The...

Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller throws a pitch during a baseball game between Michigan and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 3-2 in extra innings.

Wes Obermueller brings past experiences to Iowa baseball team

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 15, 2025

Once a former Iowa baseball player who dazzled fans with both his pitching and hitting abilities in the 1990s, Wes Obermueller brings a life of baseball journeys back to his former program. Obermueller...

Iowa utility player Daniel Rogers swings through the ball during a men's baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 11, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 1-0.

Iowa baseball catcher Daniel Rogers shines in series win over Nebraska

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter April 13, 2025

With the game tied 3-3 in the seventh inning of game three in a pivotal series against rival Nebraska, Iowa baseball catcher Daniel Rogers stepped to the plate with runners on first and second base.  With...

Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller in the middle of a pitch during a men's baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 11, 2025. Obermueller allowed two hits. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 1-0.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series win over Nebraska

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 13, 2025

The Iowa baseball team took two of three games against Nebraska this weekend at Duane Banks Field. After winning on Friday and Saturday, the Hawkeyes blew an eighth inning lead and fell 6-4 to the...

Iowa catcher Reese Moore swings through the pitch during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers At Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The Cornhuskers won 6-4. Moore had one run, and his batting average was .351.

Photos: Iowa Baseball vs Nebraska: Game three

Clara Jarecke, Photojournalist April 13, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeyes lost 6-4 to the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Duane Banks Field on April 13. The Hawkeyes earned eight hits and the Cornhuskers earned seven. Nebraska batted a .206 average. Pitcher Reece Beuter...

Iowa infielder Ben Wilmes celebrates with his teammates during a men's baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 12, 2025. Wilmes earned one run and two hits. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 11-6.

Photos: Iowa Baseball vs Nebraska: Game Two

Samantha DeFily, Photojournalist April 13, 2025

Iowa defeated Nebraska 11-6 at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 12. 2,654 fans poured into the stands on the sunny afternoon. Iowa utility player Daniel Rogers gave the Hawkeyes an early lead in...