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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

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Iowa’s Grant Judkins hits a pitch against Purdue at Banks Field on March 24. Judkins is working on his hitting this summer in the North Woods League. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

First things first for Judkins

July 13, 2017

Hawkeye baseball player Grant Judkins has spent his summer working tirelessly for a chance to win the starting first-base job. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] This past spring, the Iowa baseball...

The Iowa Baseball team showers Mason McCoy with water after his walk-off hit against Milwaukee on April 25th, 2017. McCoy singled with the bases loaded to break a 3-3 tie in the ninth inning. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Hawkeye baseball heads to the 83rd National Baseball Congress World Series

July 12, 2017

Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller and the Hawkeye baseball team will represent Team USA at the 83rd National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita, Kansas, on July 29-Aug. 6. The event will take...

American League's New York Yankees Aaron Judge (99) strikes out in the first inning during the MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Judge dominates half-season awards

July 12, 2017

By Jordan Zuniga  [email protected] This year has been an exciting season for baseball so far; the Yankees are good again, and home runs are at an all-time high, especially with the influx of...

FILE - In this July 7, 2017, file photo, New York Yankees' Aaron Judge watches his fifth-inning solo home run in the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in New York. This time last year, Aaron Judge had played exactly zero big-league games. The New York Yankees' rookie slugger is now an All-Star and MVP hopeful. Big things are happening for one of baseball's biggest men.  (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Aaron Judge bashes his way to victory

July 11, 2017

Aaron Judge becomes the first rookie to win the Home Run Derby after putting on an absurd display of power. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Aaron Judge won the 27th-annual Home Run Derby on...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa director of baseball Operations Desi Druschel looks at the crowd during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Banks Field on Sunday, May 10, 2015. The Hawkeyes swept the Golden Gophers this weekend with a win on Sunday, 7-1. (Margaret Kispert/The Daily Iowan, file)

Iowa Baseball adds to pitching staff

July 10, 2017

On July 6, Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller announced that Desi Druschel, who has been the program’s director of baseball operations for the past three seasons, will be promoted to full-time pitching...

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine, left, and Toronto Blue Jays' Justin Smoak watch Smoak's two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game  in New York, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Point/Counter Point: All-Star arguments erupt

July 6, 2017

As the MLB All-Star game approaches and ballots are cast, should fans rule the starting lineups? Yes For the first time in several years, the MLB All-Star game is just that, an All-Star game. In years...

Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom 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. Neustrom leads the Cape Code league in home runs with 3, hitting .286. Midway through the summer, he has scored 9 runs and racked up 16 hits and 11 RBIs.
(The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Boys of Summer include Hawkeyes

July 5, 2017

Though the baseball season is over, many Hawkeye players have taken to different summer leagues. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa baseball team had an impressive season, clinching...

FILE - In this file photo Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom swings a bat during media day on Feb. 10, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid, file)

Neustrom plays in the lights of Cape Cod

June 29, 2017

Iowa baseball might be over for this season, but outfielder Robert Neustrom has taken his game to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for some summer baseball. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The...

Florida celebrates after defeated LSU in Game 2 of the NCAA baseball College World Series finals, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. Florida won 6-1 to sweep the series. (Brendan Sullivan/Omaha World-Herald via AP)/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

Florida captures elusive baseball title

June 29, 2017

The Florida Gators long hunt for the College World Series Title is finally over. The Gators defeated the LSU Tigers 6-1 Tuesday night to complete their two game sweep of the Tigers. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected]...

FILE - In this file photo Iowa first baseman Jake Adams bats during game two of the Iowa-Purdue series at Duane Banks Stadium on Saturday, March 25, 2017. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Adams has smashing start

June 27, 2017

Jake Adams makes his minor-league début after crushing the school homerun record and leading the NCAA with 29 homeruns. Even though he has played in many baseball games, he surely won’t forget this...

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer gestures to Mike Moustakas after scoring on a double hit by Moustakas during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Royals steam into the Central race

Pete Ruden, [email protected] June 27, 2017

After a slow start to the season that included a nine-game losing streak, Kansas City has picked up the pace to win its last five series and put itself right in the heart of the AL Central race. When...

Iowa's Ryan Erickson pitches during game two of the Iowa-Penn State baseball series at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes swept the rain delayed, late night double header, 4-2 and 8-2, respectively. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

The Show drafts 2 more Hawks

Two more members of the Iowa baseball team were selected during the third day of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday.