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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 pitcher Ryan Erickson throws the ball towards home plate at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday March 22, 2016. The Hawkeyes rally back in the bottom of the 9th to defeat the Braves 7-6. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball salvages final game against Wildcats

March 19, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] With an extra innings win on Sunday, the Iowa baseball team narrowly avoided being swept for the first time this season in a series against Kansas State.After...

Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. The Hawkeyes bats came alive in their 12-3 defeat over the Huskies. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball up for Florida trip

March 10, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Just like LeBron James a few years ago, the Iowa baseball team will take its talents to South Florida this weekend, where it will compete in the Snowbird Baseball...

Baseball gels with newbies

Baseball gels with newbies

March 9, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] With so many newcomers joining the Iowa baseball team in the off-season, no one was sure how the team would mesh. Now, more than 10 games in, it’s becoming clearer...

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)

Baseball battles back for win

March 8, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Everything started just as Iowa wanted on Tuesday, when it downed Northern Illinois, 12-8, on a windy March afternoon Tuesday. Even after the Huskies scored...

Baseball hopes to keep all the bats hot

Baseball hopes to keep all the bats hot

March 6, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] After breaking through the .500 mark this season, Iowa baseball will host Northern Illinois at 3 p.m. today at Banks Field. The Hawkeyes (6-4) are fresh off...

Iowa infielder Zach Daniels tags out Air Force Academy catcher Travis Wilkie during the Iowa-Air Force Academy game at Duane Banks field on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the falcons, 9-7. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Baseball wins 2 at DQ

March 6, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Border-foes Iowa (6-4) and Minnesota faced off for the first time this season in the final game of the DQ Classic on Sunday. The Gophers came out on top,...

Iowa junior Mason McCoy swings and connects on his game-winning single against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on May 27 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Baseball heads to Twin Cities tourney

March 3, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] It’s tournament time for Iowa baseball once again. After picking up two wins in the Hoover Classic in Alabama last weekend, the Hawkeyes will travel to Minneapolis...

Iowa pitcher Shane Ritter winds up for the pitch at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The Hawkeyes only allowed 2 hits as they went on to beat the Panthers 9-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Point/Counterpoint: Looking for a third starter

February 28, 2017

Entering this season, Iowa’s pitching seemed to be its strong suit. Nick Gallagher and C.J. Eldred took the pitching duties on Friday and Saturday, respectively, and Shane Ritter snagged the Sunday spot. In...

Baseball set for midweek ball

Baseball set for midweek ball

February 28, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Midweek baseball will return to Banks Field today at 3 p.m. The Hawkeyes (4-3) will host Cornell College (0-0) in their second home game of the early season. Admission...

Iowa infielder Mason McCoy catches a pop fly at Banks Field on March 29. The Hawkeyes bats came alive in their 12-3 win over the Huskies. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball uses comebacks to win 2

February 27, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa baseball (4-3) closed out the Hoover Classic in Hoover, Alabama, with its second comeback win of the weekend, this time against Morehead State. “It wasn’t...

Iowa right hand pitcher C.J. Eldred throws the ball at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, Mar 25, 2016. Iowa defeated Maryland, 8-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

No more pushovers for baseball

February 23, 2017

By Pete Rudenw [email protected] Just as the weather gets cold again, the Iowa baseball team will head south to Hoover, Alabama, for the Hoover Classic, in which they’ll take on Alabama State and...

Iowa catcher Austin Guzzo watches the pitch 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 Hawks roll in home-opener over Loras

February 23, 2017

Strong pitching and big hitting early on sparked Iowa (2-2) to an 8-1 win against Loras College (0-1) at Banks Field on a beautiful Wednesday evening. By Adam Hensley [email protected] For a late...