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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

Iowa's Cole McDonald pitches during today's game against Rutgers at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 23. The Scarlet Knights went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 13-5. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Hawkeye baseball feasts in New Orleans

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 26, 2018
Iowa secured wins over Virginia Tech and New Orleans over the weekend, but dropped a lopsided contest with Ball State.
Iowa catcher Matt Hoeg celebrates with teammates after his grand slam during the game between the Bradley Braves and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes bats came alive to hit two grand slams and won 12-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hellerball heads to New Orleans

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 23, 2018
Iowa baseball, fresh off a 3-0 start, puts its undefeated season on the line as it travels to New Orleans for the Allstate Sugar Bowl Baseball Classic.
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom celebrates a run during the Iowa/Ontario baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Jays, 17-2. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes sweep season-opening series

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 19, 2018
Iowa baseball had an entertaining opening series where it picked up three wins.
Iowa head coach Rick Heller speaks to the media 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)

Iowa baseball opens season in Florida

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 16, 2018
Iowa begins the road to Omaha this weekend in the Diamond 9 Sunshine State Classic Series in Kissimmee, Florida.
Iowa pitcher Brady Schanuel stands on the mound during game 2 of the Black and Gold World Series at Duane Banks Field on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. The Gold team defeated the Black team 7-6. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Schanuel set for first season as Hawkeye

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 13, 2018
College transfer Brady Schanuel wants to contribute right away in his first year as a Hawkeye.
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)

Iowa baseball is back and ready to defend Big Ten Tournament title

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 9, 2018
There are a lot of changes surrounding Iowa baseball this year, but the key pieces returning give the Hawkeyes hope to make another deep postseason run.
Iowa's Robert Neustrom fist bumps head coach Rick Heller during the Iowa-Rutgers baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Scarlet Knights in the second game of the series, 5-3. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Iowa extends baseball coach Rick Heller’s contract

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 15, 2017

Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller will wear Black and Gold for a while. The coach signed off on a contract extension on Thursday, extending him through the 2024 season. “I am proud to be part of such...

A 2017 Big Ten championship ring is seen during the Iowa/Ontario baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Jays, 14-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye baseball victorious against Ontario after receiving Big Ten title rings

September 24, 2017

The bats came alive on Sept. 23 as the Iowa baseball team steamrolled the Ontario Blue Jays, 17-2, at Banks Field. Senior Tyler Cropley opened the scoring for the Hawkeyes with a RBI double in a 3-run...

Iowa outfielder Ben Norman bats during a baseball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes representing the United States as the USA National Team and the Quad City Cardinals at Duane Banks Field on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes will compete for gold at the World University Games in Taipei, Taiwan, against Japan today at 5:30 a.m. CDT. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Team USA Hawkeye baseball goes for gold against Japan

August 29, 2017

Team USA will get a shot at winning its first gold medal in the history of the World University Games today as it faces Japan at 5:30 a.m. CDT. “We know we’ll have to play better against the Japanese...

Iowa's Matt Hoeg bats during a game against Red Top Sports on Thursday July 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes unveiled their team USA uniforms for the game. Iowa will be representing the United States at the National Baseball Conference World Series and the World University Games this summer. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Japan takes down USA for first loss

Pete Ruden, [email protected] August 23, 2017

For the first time during the World University Games, Team USA has been defeated, losing to Japan, 11-5. The game started off well for the Red, White, and Blue, which is represented by the Iowa baseball...

Iowa’s Trenton Wallace low-fives Chris Whelan after scoring during a exhibition game between the Hawkeyes and the Quad City Cardinals at Banks Field on Aug. 10. The Hawkeyes are representing the U.S. at the World University Games in Taipei, Taiwan, through Aug. 30. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

USA routs Russia in seven inning

Adam Hensley, [email protected] August 22, 2017

Team USA struggled to find offense in a low-scoring match against Mexico in the opening round of the World University Games on Aug. 20 in Taipei, Taiwan. Against Russia, USA’s offense fired on all...

Iowa pitcher Brady Schanuel pitches during a baseball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes representing the United States as the USA National Team and the Quad City Cardinals at Duane Banks Field on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Mexico in the World University Games in Taipei, Taiwan. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball tests new-look lineup in Taiwan

Pete Ruden, [email protected] August 22, 2017

The Iowa baseball team showed it can win games without many key members from last year’s Big Ten Championship team. The Hawkeyes, representing Team USA in the World University Games, took down Mexico...