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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 outfielder Kyle Huckstorf high fives teammates during a baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 12, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeye baseball team defeated the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers, 12-1, in seven innings at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday. Iowa second basemen Sam Hojnar hit a three run home...

Iowa infielder Michael Seegers jumps over West Michigan catcher Greg Budig to score during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa baseball starts the season hot, tears through nonconference play

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter April 4, 2023

With an overall record of 20-6, the Iowa baseball team is off to one of the best starts in program history. And the high-powered Iowa offense is a key reason for the hot start. Iowa has scored...

Maryland catcher Luke Shliger slides into home base during a baseball game between Iowa and Maryland at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins,  12-8.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Maryland

Averi Coffee, Photojournalist April 3, 2023

No. 25 Iowa baseball team defeated Maryland in the third game of the series this weekend, 12-8, at Duane Banks Baseball Field in Iowa City on Sunday. Maryland lead Iowa, 3-1, for the first four innings...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller talks to his players during a baseball game between Iowa and St. Thomas at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tommies, 10-1.

Iowa baseball drops two of three to Maryland to begin Big Ten play

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter April 3, 2023

The Iowa baseball team lost two of the three games against the Maryland Terrapins from Friday to Sunday at Duane Banks Field to open the Big Ten season. Maryland defeated Iowa on Friday and Saturday,...

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht throws a pitch during the second baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Brecht struck out two Illini in one inning. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes in 13 innings, 7-5.

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht discusses his decision to stick with baseball

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 2, 2023

“It was probably the toughest decision I have ever had to make up to this point in my life.” Those were the first words from Iowa sophomore pitcher Brody Brecht following his first start...

Marlyand catcher Luke Shliger hits the ball during a baseball game at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Shliger had 2 runs and 1 hit.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Maryland

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist April 1, 2023

Unranked Maryland’s baseball team defeated No. 25 Iowa in their second game of the weekend, 7-4, at Duane Banks Baseball Field in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa players wore green hats to support mental...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller smiles during the first baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 4-2.

‘It makes zero sense’: Iowa head coach Rick Heller thinks the college baseball season should begin later in the year

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 26, 2023

After the Iowa baseball team took down No. 1 LSU, 12-4, earlier this season in Round Rock, Texas, Hawkeye head coach Rick Heller had some strong words about the season’s February start. “Could...

Iowa right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa baseball sweeps Western Michigan, off to best start in program history

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 26, 2023

The Iowa baseball team swept Western Michigan in a three-game series on Friday and Saturday at Duane Banks Field. The possibility of snow on Sunday moved the Sunday affair up a day and set the table...

Iowa right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa two-sport athlete Brody Brecht chooses to pursue baseball full-time

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Brody Brecht has made his choice. On Friday evening, the two-sport athlete for his first two years at Iowa — a flame-throwing pitcher for the Hawkeye baseball team and a wide receiver on the football...

Iowa infielder Michael Seegers jumps over West Michigan catcher Greg Budig to score during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Western Michigan

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 24, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Western Michigan Broncos, 9-3, at Duane Banks Field on Friday. After an uneventful first inning, Iowa scored three points in the bottom of second to hold a solid lead...

Iowa utility player Brennen Dorighi slides to home base during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 12-1.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Grand View

Darren Chen, Photojournalist March 23, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team defeated the Grand View Vikings, 12-1, at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday. Iowa brings a 15-3 overall record into the contest, while Grand View is 13-3 overall. Redshirt...

Iowa pitcher Keaton Anthony pitches the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and St. Thomas at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tommies, 10-1.

Iowa baseball takes down Grand View to continue hot start to season

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter March 22, 2023

The Iowa baseball team defeated the Grand View Vikings, 12-1, Wednesday night at Duane Banks Field.  The Hawkeyes started the game strong with two runs in the first inning, as junior Michael Seegers...

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