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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

Soggy Hawks look ahead 

Soggy Hawks look ahead 

May 2, 2016

By Jake Mosbach [email protected] After dropping the weekend series finale to Kansas State on Sunday afternoon, Hawkeye senior shortstop Nick Roscetti stood in the bowels of Banks Field, soaked...

Iowa pitcher Cole McDonald throws out the first pitch during the Iowa-Grand View game at Duane Banks Field on April 26, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/  Alex Kroeze)

A midweek shutout

April 27, 2016

By Blake Dowson |[email protected] On a cold and windy Tuesday night at Banks Field, the young Iowa pitching staff kept Grand View from seeing any light, and the Hawkeye bats did just enough to come...

Baseball finds a new lead

Baseball finds a new lead

Blake Dowson, [email protected] April 26, 2016

After penciling senior Joel Booker into the leadoff spot for 34 of his team’s first 35 games, Iowa head coach Rick Heller shook things up this past weekend and may have found himself a new guy for the...

Iowa center fielder Joel Booker runs to third base 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)

Bats erupt, Hawks avert sweep

April 25, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] An offensive outburst to the tune of 16 hits and 8 runs saved the Iowa baseball team (18-19, 7-8 Big Ten) from a sweep at the hands of Michigan on Sunday in front...

Baseball falls in Game 2 to Michigan

Baseball falls in Game 2 to Michigan

April 24, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] In front of more than 3,300 people in combined games one and two attendance of a series versus the Michigan Wolverines, the Iowa baseball team has been overmatched...

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)

Scouting Hawkeye baseball 

April 20, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] College baseball teams spend hours each week pouring over film and past game logs trying to get an edge on their opponents through scouting. Spray charts from...

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)

Baseball seeks momentum bounce 

April 20, 2016

By Jake Mosbach [email protected] On the heels of a thrilling 10-inning win over Indiana on Sunday, the Hawkeye baseball team (17-17) will try to keep winning against Bradley (16-13) tonight in...

Iowa pitcher Tyler Peyton pitches the ball during the first round of the Big Ten baseball tournament at Target Field in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Baseball avoids sweep

April 18, 2016

By Jake Mosbach | [email protected] Despite dropping two games to Indiana (20-14, 6-3 Big Ten) over the past weekend, Iowa (17-17, 6-6 Big Ten) managed to escape a sweep with a victory in Bloomington...

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)

Comeback spurts Hawks’ win

April 13, 2016

By Jake Mosbach  | [email protected] The Hawkeye baseball team entered the bottom of the sixth inning of Tuesday night’s midweek contest against the Air Force Academy trailing 6-0.  Things were...

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)

Baseball holds on to win series 


April 11, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Baseball is a game of inches. Any of the 445 fans in attendance during the fifth inning of Iowa baseball’s 4-3 victory over Illinois on Sunday at Banks Field...

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 splits Saturday doubleheader

Blake Dowson, [email protected] April 9, 2016

After a cancellation due to high winds on Friday night, the Iowa baseball team hosted the Illinois Fighting Illini for a twin bill on Saturday, with both teams clawing its way for a win. The Hawkeyes...

Baseball will try Panther hunting again

Baseball will try Panther hunting again

April 6, 2016

By Jake Mosbach [email protected] The Hawkeye baseball team will return to Banks Field this evening, hosting Wisconsin-Milwaukee in a midweek contest. The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday;...