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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa infielder Lorenzo Elion prepares to catch the ball during men's baseball Iowa vs. Loras at Duane Banks Field on March 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks 6-4. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan) (Katina Zentz/Daily Iowan)

Lorenzo Elion — Iowa’s clutch baseball gene

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 5, 2018
Each team has that one hitter who comes up big when called upon, and for Iowa, that guy is Lorenzo Elion.
Sophomore Lorenzo Elion, in-fielder, up to bat 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)

Midweek baseball games prove worth during weekend

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 4, 2018
Iowa has been involved in close midweek games all season, but they help the Hawkeyes when the weekend rolls around.
Hawkeyes celebrate their victory after 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)

Hawkeye Pitching Quells Vikings

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] April 4, 2018
Iowa baseball pulls out a 4-2 win in its midweek game against Grand View.
Hawkeye defeated Bradley 13-9 during men' baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday,  March 28, 2018. Hawkeye pitcher Ben Probst delivers a pitch. (Yue Zhang/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes look to keep bats going against Vikings

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 4, 2018
After an impressive weekend against No. 22 Illinois, Iowa has its sights set on a midweek win against the Vikings.
Iowa's Justin Jenkins crosses home plate after hitting a home run during Iowa’s doubleheader against number 11 ranked Indiana at Duane Banks Field on Friday March 23, 2018. The Hoosiers won the first game 4-2 and the Hawkeyes won the second game 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hellerball takes down No. 25 Illinois for series win

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 1, 2018
Late-inning heroics propelled Iowa to its second win of the weekend against Illinois, leading to a series victory.
Iowa infielder Chris Whelan (28) rounds first during the NCAA men's baseball game between Iowa and Saint Louis at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Whelan seeks to keep hot streak going against Illinois

Pete Ruden, [email protected] March 29, 2018
Since returning from Tommy John surgery, DH Chris Whelan has been a huge bright spot for the Hawkeyes.
Hawkeye defeated Bradley 13-9 during men' baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday,  March 28, 2018. Hawkeye pitcher Trenton Wallace delivers a pitch.(Yue Zhang/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa uses 10 arms in win over Bradley

Pete Ruden, [email protected] March 28, 2018
Iowa used a surplus of arms to pick up a win in a roller coaster-like game.
Hawkeye defeated Bradley 13-9 during men' baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday,  March 28, 2018. Hawkeye celebrated home-run. (Yue Zhang/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye baseball wins on walk-off grand slam

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 28, 2018
Iowa and Bradley exchanged punches, but neither team could deliver the knockout blow until Tyler Cropley homered with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth.
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact during Iowa’s doubleheader against number 11 ranked Indiana at Duane Banks Field on Friday March 23, 2018. The Hoosiers won the first game 4-2 and the Hawkeyes won the second game 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa to try to keep momentum rolling against Bradley

Pete Ruden, [email protected] March 27, 2018
After an impressive win over a top-15 team, Iowa wants to keep its momentum going today.
Indiana pitcher Cal Kruger throws a pitch against Iowa's Matt Hoeg in the bottom of the ninth inning in a baseball game on March 23, 2018, in Iowa City, IA. Indiana won, 4-2. (Nick Rohlman, The Daily Iowan)

Hoosier baseball takes game No. 1 from Hawkeyes

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 23, 2018

Indiana toppled Iowa in game No. 1 on Friday, 4-2. The Hawkeyes had a shot to make something happen late, with two runners on base, but Cal Kruger struck out Matt Hoeg to finish the game. The...

Iowa pitcher Nick Allgeyer poses for a portrait during baseball media day at the Hansen Football Performance Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin their season Feb. 16 against Toledo in the Diamond 9 Sunshine State Classic Series in Kissimmee, Fl. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Nick Allgeyer’s return to the mound elevates Hawkeye baseball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 22, 2018
Hawkeye Nick Allgeyer didn’t set foot on the pitcher’s mound last season because of Tommy John surgery, but now he’s back — and better than before.
Iowa catcher Austin Guzzo swings at the pitch during men's baseball Iowa vs. Loras at Duane Banks Field on March 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks 6-4. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan) (Katina Zentz/Daily Iowan)

Guzzo’s homer reigns supreme, but pitching, inconsistent hitting, overshadowed.

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 21, 2018
Iowa’s stellar one-two pitching punch — and poor hitting — made for a fast-moving game at Banks Field on Wednesday.