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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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)

Hawkeyes need to keep winning as gauntlet lets up

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 8, 2018

Iowa baseball is in a good place. With series wins over No. 7 Michigan and No. 12 Oklahoma State in the past two weekends, the Hawkeyes have put themselves inside the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. But...

Iowa infielder Mitchell Boe celebrates after hitting a home run 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)

Hawkeyes hammer No. 12 Cowboys in important series win

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 7, 2018

Needing a win in a huge series against No. 12 Oklahoma State to keep hopes for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament alive, Iowa baseball came up big, taking the series from the Cowboys with an 11-3...

Iowa pitcher Jack Dreyer 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)

Freshman Jack Dreyer steps up in spotlight

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 7, 2018

Jack Dreyer had never pitched more than 2.1 innings in his Hawkeye baseball career. That changed Sunday, when Iowa, looking for a series-clinching victory against No. 12 Oklahoma State, turned to the...

Iowa Right Fielder Robert Neustrom bats 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)

Iowa baseball downs No. 12 Oklahoma State to even series

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 5, 2018

Iowa baseball evened an important series at Banks Field on May 5, beating No. 12 Oklahoma State, 16-14, to tie the series at one game. After trailing 12-9 heading into the seventh, the Hawkeyes rattled...

Iowas Nick Nelson pitches during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

No. 12 Oklahoma State baseball holds on to beat Iowa

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 4, 2018

The No. 12 Oklahoma State rode a 5-run third inning to jump out to an early lead, and, despite a strong Hawkeye counterattack the following inning, the Cowboys hung on for the win, 7-6, at Banks Field...

Nick Allgeyer pitches during Iowa baseball vs. Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Crunch time for Hawkeye baseball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 4, 2018
As Iowa’s schedule intensifies, so does the competition — No. 12 Oklahoma State comes to Banks Field, presenting the Hawkeyes with a prime shot at a nonconference upset.
Junior Robert Neustrom follows through his swing 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)

Point/Counterpoint: Deciding Iowa’s X-factor against Oklahoma State

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 3, 2018

After hitting a walk-off homer to give Iowa a series win over No. 7 Michigan, who else would be the X-factor? Cropley has been on a roll all season, just as his numbers suggest. The McCook Lake, South...

Cole McDonald pitches during Iowa men’s baseball vs. Ohio State at Banks Field on April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa searching for help on mound in wake of McDonald injury

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 3, 2018

Iowa baseball’s pitching problem is not a new one. With Cole McDonald leaving his start against No. 7 Michigan early on Sunday, the Hawkeyes need of someone to step up from a bullpen role into the...

during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Extra innings for Iowa, win for Missouri

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 2, 2018
Defense was nowhere to be found, but the offenses dominated on Tuesday as Iowa and Missouri put on a hitting clinic for the fans at Banks Field.
Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley swings at a ball during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Cropley shining bright as offensive star

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 2, 2018
Tyler Cropley kept his impressive season going with more clutch hits against SEC foe Missouri.
Freshman Trenton Wallace pitches during mens baseball Iowa vs Grand View on Apr 4, 2018 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 4-2. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball prepares for SEC’s Tigers

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 30, 2018
Iowa’s gauntlet of a schedule continues Tuesday when the Hawkeyes take on Missouri at Banks Field.
Iowa players watch Tyler Cropleys walk-off home run during baseball Iowa vs. Michigan at Duane Banks Field on April 29, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 7-5. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

A big weekend for Iowa baseball against Big Blue

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 30, 2018
A winning-streak snapper and a walk-off series victory highlight an eventful weekend for Hawkeye baseball.
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