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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

Tyler Cropley scores a run during Iowa baseball vs. Northern Illinois at Banks Field on April 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Washington Nationals draft Tyler Cropley in eighth round

Pete Ruden, [email protected] June 5, 2018

Tyler Cropley added his name to the list of Iowa players selected in the MLB Draft, as the Washington Nationals scooped up the Hawkeye catcher in the eighth round (No. 251), making him the 17th player taken...

Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact during Iowas game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Robert Neustrom selected by Baltimore Orioles in MLB Draft

Pete Ruden, [email protected] June 5, 2018

After a stellar junior season in Rick Heller’s outfield, Hawkeye Robert Neustrom was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth round (No. 145) of the 2018 MLB Draft, making him the highest Iowa position...

Iowa players lean on the dugout railing after Iowas Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Lack of offensive production proves costly for Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 24, 2018

OMAHA — It’s hard to win a baseball game without getting runners on base, and Iowa proved that at the Big Ten Tournament this week. The Hawkeyes could only muster 5 hits and 1 run in two games...

Iowa Head Coach Rick Heller questions the Home Plate Umpire during Iowas Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0.

Bone-dry bats send Hawkeye baseball packing

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 24, 2018

OMAHA — Another lackluster hitting day for Hawkeye baseball, another loss — and this time, the defeat sent the team back to Iowa City. The defending Big Ten Tournament champions became the first...

Michigans Christian Bullock slides into home on a sac fly in to win the game during Iowas Big Ten tournament Game against Michigan at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. on Wed. May 23, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in extra innings. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa loses to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament opener

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 23, 2018

OMAHA — Iowa baseball’s Big Ten Tournament opener against No. 3 seed Michigan had the makings of a pitchers’ duel. With Iowa’s first-team All-Big Ten left-hander Nick Allgeyer facing the...

Iowas Nick Allgeyer returns to the dugout during Iowas Big Ten tournament Game against Michigan at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. on Wed. May 23, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in extra innings. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Allgeyer’s monster outing spoiled by Hawkeye bats

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 23, 2018

OMAHA — With an offense seemingly left behind in the wilds of Banks Field, Hawkeye baseball turned to its rock on the mound. Nick Allgeyer played an instrumental role in ending Michigan’s 20-game...

University of Iowa baseball player Kace Massner slides into home during a game against Penn State University on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The catcher dropped the ball allowing the runner to score and the Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 8-4. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball sweeps Penn State, earns 6th seed in Big Ten Tournament

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 19, 2018

Hellerball broke out the brooms on May 19 at Banks Field, capping off the regular season with a series sweep of Penn State. Five early runs put Iowa on top quickly, and the Hawkeyes neither looked back...

The Hawkeyes celebrate after scoring to take the lead during their game against Penn State at Duane Banks Field on Friday May 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nitany Lions 9-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Cole McDonald returns, Iowa beats Penn State

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 18, 2018

Cole McDonald hadn’t pitched since he was injured on April 29. May 18 at Banks Field marked his first time on the mound since the win against then-No. 7 Michigan, and he looked better than ever. McDonald...

Iowa infielder Kyle Crowl runs to first base 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)

Iowa baseball beats Penn State, clinches Big Ten Tournament berth

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 17, 2018

The May 17 series opener at Banks Field against Penn State turned out to be a pitchers’ duel, and Iowa snagged a 3-1 win over the Nittany Lions and clinched a Big Ten Tournament berth. Nick Allgeyer,...

The art of the walk-up song

The art of the walk-up song

There’s an art to finding the perfect walk-up song in baseball, believe it or not, and everyone goes about finding that one tune differently. The consensus on the Iowa baseball team is that a walk-up...

Iowa pitcher Jack Dreyer walks back to the mound during a game at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

The numbers look bright for Iowa baseball’s future

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 8, 2018
The Hawkeyes have been playing well recently, and the numbers suggest the same.
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact during Iowas game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hensley: Iowa baseball heating up at the right time

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 8, 2018

I’m a firm believer that when it comes to postseason play, the better team doesn’t always win — the team that’s the hottest has the best shot. In 2010, my beloved Green Bay Packers went on...

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