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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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Tyler Peyton and Joel Booker celebrate after Iowa defeated Minnesota 8-2 on May 25 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska.

Iowa puts it on top-seed Gophers

Blake Dowson, [email protected] May 25, 2016

After beating No.1-seed Minnesota, 8-2, in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament on May 25, it appears that the Hawkeye baseball team’s bad luck may be starting to change. When senior Joel...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller speaks with the media at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska on May 24 in anticipation of the Big Ten Tournament that starts on May 25.

All Eyes on Omaha

Blake Dowson, [email protected] May 24, 2016

Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller stepped onto the stage inside TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, the site of the 2016 Big Ten Baseball Tournament, along with the seven other Big Ten coaches that qualified...

Iowa left fielder Eric Schenck-Joblinske swings the bat during game three of the Iowa-Kansas State series at Duane Banks field on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2 taking the series. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Baseball moves one win closer

May 19, 2016

The Iowa baseball team beat Penn State on May 19, 3-2, to raise the likelihood of its making the Big Ten Tournament even more. “That was a big one,” head coach Rick Heller said in a release. “It...

Iowa infielder Mason McCoy celebrates with teammates after a home run at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers 9-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball moves winning streak to three

Blake Dowson, [email protected] May 17, 2016

Peaking at the end of the season is the goal for every college baseball team. For the Iowa baseball squad, it does not just want to peak at the right time — it must. If the Hawkeyes want to...

Hawk Vandermaten arrested on two charges

Hawk Vandermaten arrested on two charges

May 16, 2016

Iowa baseball senior relief pitcher Luke Vandermaten was arrested early on the morning of May 16in downtown Iowa City and charged with public intoxication and fifth-degree criminal mischief. Vandermaten,...

Iowa's Joel Booker and Tyler Peyton celebrate after winning 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)

Baseball keeps Big Ten hopes alive

May 15, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] As the weather improved throughout the weekend of May 13-15, so too, did the baseball Hawkeyes' spirits. After a disheartening 5-1 loss on May 13 at the...

Iowa short-stop Nick Roscetti swings the bat during game three of the Iowa-Kansas State series at Duane Banks field on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2 taking the series. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Baseball faces win or stay home

May 11, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The baseball Hawkeyes have their backs against the wall. Sitting at 8-10 in the Big Ten, the team is on the outside looking in to get a spot in the conference tournament. Iowa...

Iowa outfielder Joel Booker and first baseman Tyler Peyton celebrate at the end of the Iowa-Western Illinois game at Duane Banks Field on May 3, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Leathernecks 10-4. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawk bats finally awake

May 4, 2016

By Jake Mosbach [email protected] After scoring only 6 runs the entire weekend against Kansas State from April 29 through Sunday, the offense finally returned for the Hawkeye baseball team against...

Iowa left fielder Eric Schenck-Joblinske swings the bat during game three of the Iowa-Kansas State series at Duane Banks field on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2 taking the series. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Baseball drops 2 of 3 

May 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa baseball team (20-21, 7-8 Big Ten) failed to get the bats going over a wet weekend, scoring 6 runs against Kansas State, dropping two of three against...

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...