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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

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Iowa outfielder Chris Whelan hits the pitch during the first round of the Big Ten Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Maryland Terrapins in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The game was back and forth all the way until the end with the Hawkeyes winning 9-8. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa takes down Nebraska, loses to Minnesota in Big Ten Tournament

May 27, 2017

After defeating Maryland on May 25 in Bloomington, Indiana — the only ranked Big Ten team when the season started, Iowa continued its impressive run in the conference tournament with a 2-0 victory over...

Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley reaches out to tag the runner 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)

Baseball wins first-round thriller over Maryland

May 25, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Iowa baseball’s Big Ten Tournament opening game against Maryland reflected its season in many ways. It was a roller-coaster game; the Hawkeyes gained the...

Iowa's Ben Norman and Matt Hoeg celebrate a run 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)

Unsung heroes key for Hawkeyes

May 25, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Regular-season awards don’t mean much come postseason play. Just ask Iowa’s Jake Adams, the Big Ten Player of the Year, who finished 0-for-5 at the plate...

Iowa first baseman Jake Adams swings at a pitch during the game between South Dakota State/Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to top the Jackrabbits 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa’s Adams selected as Big Ten Player of the Year

May 23, 2017

The Big Ten announced its conference awards for the 2017 season, and one Hawkeye in particular made headlines on Tuesday. Iowa first baseman Jake Adams unanimously became Big Ten Player of the Year,...

Iowa first baseman Jake Adams hits the pitch deep 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)

Iowa defeats Illinois, Adams breaks home-run record

May 20, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] It was a record-breaking weekend for one Hawkeye in Iowa’s (34-19) series win against Illinois (23-28) in Champaign. Jake Adams etched his name into the Hawkeye...

The Hawkeye team celebrates after Jake Adams home run 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)

Second walk-off in two games lifts Iowa

May 17, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] It’s becoming a theme for Hawkeye baseball this season. Iowa (32-18) rallied from an 8-3 deficit to pull off a 9-8 victory over Omaha (12-37) on May 17,...

Iowa's Matt Hoeg turns a double play 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)

Hawkeyes down Ohio State in series finale

May 14, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected]   The Iowa baseball team had a pretty good ending to its weekend against Ohio State. After winning on May 12 and dropping a game on May 13, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Ben Norman and Matt Hoeg celebrate a run 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)

Baseball reaches crucial series

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 11, 2017

Iowa baseball (29-17) gets another chance to move up in the Big Ten standings as Ohio State (19-30) travels to Banks Field for a three-game weekend series. Today’s game will begin at 6:05 p.m. Tickets...

Iowa's Matt Hoeg turns a double play 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)

Finding the power in Big Ten baseball

With its conference tournament beginning on May 24, the Big Ten possesses some of the most competitive baseball units in the country. Almost any team has the power to make a late-season run and shake up...

Iowa's Tyler Cropley runs during game one 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)

Numbers don’t lie for Hawk baseball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 8, 2017

Iowa won its third Big Ten series in its last four tries Sunday against Michigan State, giving the Hawkeyes a much-needed boost in conference play as postseason baseball approaches. Here is why the...

College World Series Hawkeyes return

College World Series Hawkeyes return

May 8, 2017

The Iowa baseball team will welcome back the only squad to ever qualify for the College World Series in school history on Friday before its contest against Ohio State. Some 26 members of the 1972 baseball...

Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley hits a 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)

Baseball knocks off Spartans

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 7, 2017

For the first time this season, the Iowa baseball team has recorded back-to-back Big Ten series wins, taking its series over Michigan State, 2-1, this past weekend and sweeping Penn State the previous...