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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley hits the pitch during the game between Western Illinois-Iowa in Iowa City at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Leathernecks 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball shoots down Leathernecks

April 11, 2017

By ADAM HENSLEY | [email protected] Having only lost one game at Banks Field this season, Iowa (20-11) added to its winning ways at home against Western Illinois (9-21) on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa designated hitter Austin Guzzo steps into the batter box during the game between Western Illinois-Iowa in Iowa City at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Leathernecks 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

‘Bottom feeders’ boost Iowa

April 11, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller was searching for consistency from the bottom of his lineup since Iowa’s loss to Purdue on March 24. The top five guys...

Iowa pitcher Grant Judkins looks to his catcher for signals during the game between the Loras Duhawks and Iowa Hawkeyes at Banks Stadium on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks 8-1 in their first game at home. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball puts Northwestern series behind

April 10, 2017

By Pete Ruden | [email protected] Iowa baseball will try to right its ways after a disappointing series against Northwestern this past weekend when it takes on Western Illinois in a midweek game...

Iowa infielder Mason McCoy eyes the ball during the Iowa vs. Northern Illinois baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Huskies 12-8. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Baseball loses streak, series

April 9, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] What started as a hopeful weekend for the Iowa baseball team turned into disaster. While the Hawkeyes had a huge win in the first game against Northwestern,...

An Iowa player bats during the Iowa-UNLV baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rebels, 6-5. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Hungry Hawks head to Northwestern

April 6, 2017

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] Iowa’s Big Ten schedule starts back up after a week of nonconference play. The Hawkeyes (18-9) will travel to Evanston, Illinois, to face Northwestern (8-19)...

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)

Baseball puts on the late show

April 5, 2017

By Adam hensley [email protected] Thirteen days ago, Iowa (18-9) was only two games above .500 for the season. Since then, things have changed. “The better we play, the more confidence...

Iowa first baseman Jake Adams celebrates with teammates after a home run 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 baseball takes yet another nail-biter

April 4, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] It was another close midweek game for Iowa baseball. Just as in last week’s Tuesday game against Grand View, Iowa (18-9) was able to pick up the win over South...

Iowa pitcher Nick Gallagher throws a ball during the first of three baseball games against UNLV at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March, 31, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rebels, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Baseball ready for Jackrabbits

April 3, 2017

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] Iowa’s break in Big Ten play continues, this time when the Hawkeyes host South Dakota State in a two-game series, starting today at 4:05 p.m. Iowa swept...

Iowa infielder Mitchell Boe fouls a bunt during the first of three baseball games against UNLV at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March, 31, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rebels, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Just a day at the dish for Iowa’s Boe

April 3, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Mitchell Boe isn’t necessarily known for his prowess at the plate. The Hawkeye sophomore is more known for his defensive play at second base, where he is swift...

Iowa infielder Mitchell Boe runs to third during the first of three baseball games against UNLV at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March, 31, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rebels, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Baseball sweeps with late rallies

April 2, 2017

By adam hensley | [email protected] UNVL (10-20) entered this past weekend’s series with Iowa (17-9) at Banks Field suffering through an eight-game losing streak. That didn’t stop the Rebels...

Iowa infielder Mitchell Boe throws the ball to first base during the Iowa vs. Northen Illinois baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Huskies 12-8. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Clutch hitting fuels Iowa’s comeback wins

April 1, 2017

Iowa baseball (17-9) used huge eighth and ninth innings to complete a series sweep of UNLV (10-20), winning both games of a double-header (6-5, 7-6) on April 1 at Banks Field. Iowa took a 1-0 lead in...

Iowa pitcher Nick Gallagher bumps fists with teammates after an inning with no runs during the first of three baseball games against UNLV at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March, 31, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rebels, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Gallagher shuts out Rebels in win

March 31, 2017

Friday night baseball proved to be the Nick Gallagher show. The Hawkeyes (15-9) rode the hot hand of junior pitcher for a 3-0 win against UNLV (10-18) on March 31 at Banks Field. Gallagher tallied 7...