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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 3, 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 2, 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 2, 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 1, 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 1, 2018
Tyler Cropley kept his impressive season going with more clutch hits against SEC foe Missouri.
Freshman Trenton Wallace pitches during men's 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 Cropley's 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 29, 2018
A winning-streak snapper and a walk-off series victory highlight an eventful weekend for Hawkeye baseball.
Jack Blomgren tags out the runner during Iowa's game against Michigan at Banks Field  on April 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 4-2. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Michigan bounces back, takes down Iowa in game No. 2

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 28, 2018

Hawkeye baseball had a shot at winning its series against Michigan on April 28, but that will have to wait. After losing its first game in its last 20, Michigan bounced back in an emphatic way, taking...

Nick Allgeyer pitches during Iowa's game against Michigan at Banks Field  on April 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game, 4-2. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa ends Michigan’s 20-game winning streak

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 27, 2018

Iowa baseball played the role of streak-breaker on Friday. The Hawkeyes took the momentum gained from two consecutive wins and used it to snap Michigan’s 20-game win streak, beating the Wolverines,...

Hawkeye pitcher/outfielder, Freshman Trenton Wallace, warms up during Men's Baseball at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 12-4. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hellerball aims to end Michigan’s run

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 26, 2018
Michigan comes to Iowa City undefeated in conference play and has won its last 20 games, but that doesn’t mean anything to Rick Heller and Company.
Hawkeyes watch as a Milwaukee Panther steps up to bat during Men's Baseball at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 12-4. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s bats show off in win over Milwaukee

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 25, 2018
Iowa’s bats came alive early in Iowa’s 12-4 win over Milwaukee.
Hawkeyes sophomore Lorenzo Elion and sophomore Kyle Shimp high-five between innings during Men's Baseball at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 12-4. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball gets much-needed breath of fresh air

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 25, 2018
After losing its first Big Ten series of the season and awaiting a red-hot Michigan team this weekend, Hawkeye baseball needed a convincing win over Milwaukee for momentum.