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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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Purdue catcher Nick Dalesandro dives towards first safe ahead of the tag by Iowa first basemen Jake Adams during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March 24, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 2-0, on two runs during the eighth inning following a one hour rain delay. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Baseball wants to continue streak

March 30, 2017

By Pete Ruden  [email protected] The UNLV baseball team is used to playing in the sunlight and hot weather, but it won’t be like that when it takes on Iowa at Banks Field this weekend. The...

Iowa pitcher Zach Daniels walks off the mound during game two of the Iowa-Purdue series at Duane Banks Stadium on Saturday, March 25, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 5-1. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawks ride on bullpen by committee

March 29, 2017

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] There’s truth behind the concept of strength in numbers. Sometimes, a group effort can be better than a single performance — look no further than Iowa’s...

Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom bumps fists with teammates after getting a run during a baseball game with Grand View at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 6-5. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Baseball ekes out a win

March 29, 2017

By Pete Ruden | [email protected] Iowa’s midweek baseball game against NAIA opponent Grand View started out less than ideal for the Hawkeyes. The Vikings notched 3 runs in the second inning, making...

Mason McCoy watches the ball come in during game three of the Iowa-Michigan series at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 8-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

And the hits don’t keep coming

March 29, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] The hunt for consistent hitting continues. After Iowa’s 6-5 victory against Grand View, head coach Rick Heller still wanted dependability in the hitting department. “It...

Iowa's Shane Ritter pitches the ball during 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)

Baseball seeks consistent hitting

March 27, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] After three Big Ten games, Iowa receives a break from conference play. The Hawkeyes (13-9) will host Grand View (10-8) in a mid-week nonconference battle...

Hawkeyes comes through late

Hawkeyes comes through late

March 26, 2017

By Pete Ruden  [email protected] Like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or Tom Brady, the Iowa baseball team has been clutch this past week.It started in Manhattan, Kansas, on March 19, when Iowa...

Baseball subdues Purdue again

Baseball subdues Purdue again

March 26, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] For the second-consecutive day, Iowa (13-9) baseball thrived in the eighth inning and took a victory against Purdue (12-10), closing out the weekend with a...

Baseball evens series with Purdue

Baseball evens series with Purdue

March 25, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Just like the March 24 Iowa/Purdue matchup, the March 25 game included a rain delay and a lot of potential runs not crossing the plate But this time, Iowa picked...

Iowa pitcher Nick Gallagher throws a ball during a baseball game against Purdue at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March 24, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 2-0, on two runs during the eighth inning following a one hour rain delay. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Purdue downs Iowa after the rain, 2-0

March 24, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] A rain delay after seven scoreless innings sparked a Purdue run in the eighth inning that Iowa couldn’t overcome, losing 2-0. The Boilermakers scored 2...

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. The Hawkeyes bats came alive to hit two grand slams and won 12-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball begins ‘real’ schedule this weekend

March 23, 2017

By Pete Ruden  [email protected] The most important stretch of Iowa baseball’s regular season is finally here. The Hawkeyes will begin Big Ten play at 2 p.m. today when they host Purdue at...

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 explodes for 12 runs

March 22, 2017

By Pete ruden [email protected] The result of Iowa’s 12-1 win over Bradley was never in question. Two grand slams in the first three innings gave the Hawkeyes a commanding 12-1 lead, and they...

Baseball returns home hungry

Baseball returns home hungry

March 21, 2017

By Adam Hensley  [email protected] The Hawkeye baseball team returns to Iowa City today for its first home game in more than two weeks.Iowa (10-8) takes on Bradley (6-11) at 4:05 p.m. at Banks...