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The Daily Iowan

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 head coach Rick Heller speaks with members of the media before a baseball practice at Duane Banks field on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. The Hawkeyes will travel to Taipei, Taiwan, today to represent the United States as the USA National Team at the World University Games from Aug. 19-30. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

US Hawkeyes rally in sloppy opener

Adam Hensley, [email protected] August 21, 2017

Representing Team USA, Hawkeye baseball utilized an eighth-inning scoring run to lift itself over Mexico in the teams’ World University Games opener in Taipei, Taiwan. Defeating Mexico 3-2, USA struggled...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller speaks with members of the media before a baseball practice at Duane Banks field on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017.  USA claimed its first medal in the World University Games on Tuesday after losing to Japan, 10-0, in the gold-medal game. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Red, White, and Blue Hawkeyes travel to Taiwan

Iowa baseball is taking another trip. After winning the Big Ten Tournament in Bloomington, Indiana, and playing in the NCAA Regional in Houston, the Hawkeyes will head to Taiwan to represent Team USA...

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yu Darvish, right, talks to manager Dave Roberts before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Darvish was recently acquired from the Texas Rangers. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Winners, losers in trade wars

August 3, 2017

Now that the trade deadline has passed, a Daily Iowan staffer takes a look at the biggest winners and losers to come out of the trade deadline. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] It’s August,...

Iowa’s Grant Judkins pitches against Red Top Sports on July 27. Iowa is representing the U.S. at the National Baseball Congress World Series and the World University Games this summer.(Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Extra innings doom Hawks

August 2, 2017

Iowa baseball faces an elimination game after falling to Mulvane in the 12th to drop its National Baseball Congress World Series record to 0-2. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] The Hawkeye baseball...

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

Baseball waltzes, then heads to tourney

July 31, 2017

Robert Neustrom powers Hawkeyes past the Iowa Valley All-Stars in their second warm-up game July 27 as they prepare to head to Wichita for the National Baseball Congress World Series. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] On...

Oakland Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray works against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

3 aces highlight trade wars before deadline

July 27, 2017

Three of baseball’s best pitchers prepare to themselves for some new homes before the end of July. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] One of baseball’s age-old sayings is “pitching wins...

Iowa's Brady Schanuel pitches during a game against the Iowa Valley League All Stars on Tuesday July 25, 2017. The Hawkeyes won 7-3. (Elle May/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball sails in tune-up game

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 26, 2017

The Iowa Hawkeye baseball team triumphed over the Iowa Valley League All-Stars at Banks Field on Tuesday night, 7-3. It was the first of two warm-up games the Hawkeyes will play before they head to Wichita...

West High's Connor McCaffery celebrates with teammates after a 4A substate semi final game at West High on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. The Trojans defeated Davenport West, 11-1, in 5 innings. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Double dose of McCaffery for Iowa

July 24, 2017

There will soon be a new McCaffery on campus. Fran McCaffery’s son Connor will prepare to start his Hawkeye career in both baseball and basketball this upcoming academic year. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Future...

Iowa infielder Kyle Crowl makes contact with the pitch during the game between Omaha-Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pull off another comeback win with three runs in the 8th inning and two runs in the 9th inning for the 9-8 victory. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Future is now for Crowl

July 19, 2017

Hawkeye Kyle Crowl is doing everything he can this summer to turn last year’s success into a tradition. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] For Hawkeye baseball fans and rising sophomore Kyle...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa right fielder Robert Neustrom grounds a balls in game three of the Iowa-Purdue series at Duane Banks Stadium on Sunday, March 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 7-2, taking the series, 2-1. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert, file)

Neustrom makes Cape Cod All-Star team

July 19, 2017

After leaving his mark on the Hawkeye baseball team this past spring, Iowa junior Robert Neustrom is going above and beyond in the Cape Cod Summer Baseball League. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Iowa...

FILE - UNLV bats during a game against Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March, 31, 2017. Iowa baseball will host the first of three summer games on July 25 against the Valley League All-Stars, who will be coached by Jim Van Scoyoc. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan, file)

Hawkeye baseball to host three games this summer

July 18, 2017

The Iowa baseball team has announced it will host three games at Banks Field before heading to Taiwan for the 2017 World University Games from Aug. 19-30. The opponents for the Hawkeyes will be the Iowa...

FILE - Iowa center fielder Justin Jenkins celebrates his single with an RBI during game two of the Iowa-Purdue series at Duane Banks Stadium on Saturday, March 25, 2017. The native of Terra Haute, Indiana, plays in the Prospects Summer League for his hometown Terra Haute Rex. (Margaret Kispert/The Daily Iowan, file)

Hopin’ home cookin’ is a boost

July 17, 2017

Iowa baseball player Justin Jenkins hopes to use his summer in his hometown to prove he deserves a home in the Hawkeye lineup. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Most college athletes are forced...