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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 baseball player Chris Whelan rounds second during a game against Penn State University on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 8-4.

3 takeaways from Iowa baseball’s opening weekend

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 18, 2019

Iowa baseball is off to a hot start, going 2-1 in its first three games of the 2019 season. Thanks to dominant pitching and solid at-bats, the Hawkeyes have early season momentum heading into a four-game...

Iowa pitcher Grant Judkins throws the ball during baseball Iowa vs. Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on May 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 11-3.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Strong pitching fuels two weekend wins for Iowa baseball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 17, 2019

While Iowa City dealt with even more snow on Sunday, the Hawkeye baseball team was busy heating things up in Kissimmee, Florida, in the Diamond 9 Sunshine State Classic. The Hawkeyes return to the polar...

University of Iowa baseball player Jack Dreyer winds up to pitch during a game against Penn State University on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 8-4.

Iowa baseball bounces back, beats Pittsburgh in first win of 2019

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 16, 2019

After losing to George Mason in the first game of the season, Iowa baseball returned to its winning ways with a 10-1 win over Pittsburgh in the Diamond 9 Sunshine State Classic on Saturday. For pitcher...

Ben Norman slides at home during Iowa's game against Oklahoma State at Banks field on May 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 7-6. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball drops first game of the 2019 season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 15, 2019

Iowa baseball started off its season 0-1 after dropping its season-opener to George Mason, 7-2. George Mason jumped out to a 3-0 lead after Logan Driscoll sent a two-run home run over the fence after...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller calls to the bullpen for a pitching change during Iowa's game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14.

New season, new team for Iowa baseball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 14, 2019

Going into the 2018 Big Ten Tournament, Iowa baseball boasted a 33-18 record and had won seven of its previous 10 games. The Hawkeyes had hopes of taking a second-consecutive conference tournament title....

Iowa's Ben Probst pitches during the Iowa/Southeastern Community College baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blackhawks, 23-5.

Iowa baseball searching for go-to closing pitcher

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 13, 2019

With Iowa baseball’s season-opener on Friday, the Hawkeyes have their three starting pitchers narrowed down: Cole McDonald for Friday, Jack Dreyer for Saturday, and Grant Judkins for Sunday. What head...

University of Iowa baseball player Chris Whelan rounds second during a game against Penn State University on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 8-4.

Iowa baseball’s Whelan takes on leadership role

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 12, 2019

A new season for Iowa baseball means new producers at the plate and new leaders. With outfielder Robert Neustrom and catcher Tyler Cropley — Iowa’s top two performers in 2018 — gone to professional...

Lorenzo Elion talks to the press for interviews during baseball media day at the Hansen Football Performance Facility on Thursday,   Feb. 5, 2019.

Iowa baseball lineup taking shape

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2019

Hawkeye baseball lost some of its biggest hitters in the offseason, leaving gaping holes in the lineup card for head coach Rick Heller. Tyler Cropley and Robert Neustrom, just to name a couple, both departed...

Iowa Baseball Cole Mcdonald #11 poses for a portrait at the Iowa football practice facility on Febuarary 5, 2018.

McDonald embracing Friday night role

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 5, 2019

The Iowa baseball team saw many familiar faces depart for the major leagues and graduation this past offseason, and one of those Hawkeyes was pitcher Nick Allgeyer. The Friday night starter threw a 2.41...

Infielder Brayden Frazier hits a ball during Iowa's game against Ontario Blue Jays at Duane Banks Field on September 21, 2018.

Breaking down the Iowa baseball roster

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 30, 2019

Wind chills cold enough to cancel classes don’t scream “baseball season,” yet the Hawkeye baseball team will kick off its season in just under two weeks. With Robert Neustrom, Tyler Cropley, Nick...

Outfielder Zeb Adreon next at bat during Iowa's game against Ontario Blue Jays at Duane Banks Field on Sept. 21, 2018.

Iowa baseball’s annual Black and Gold World Series kicks off

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 9, 2018

Iowa baseball closes out its fall season with a three-day accumulation of the skills it has worked on throughout competition: the Black and Gold World Series. The event — and intrasquad scrimmage —...

Hawkeye at bat during Iowa's game against Ontario Blue Jays at Duane Banks Field on Sept. 21, 2018.

Iowa baseball moves on following departures

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 24, 2018

As the weather cools down, the fall schedule heats up for Iowa baseball, but the squad is missing some familiar faces. After a season with at least 30 wins for the fifth-consecutive year, the Hawkeyes...