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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

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant hits a two-run home run during the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the New York Mets Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Murphy: Rites of spring with baseball opener

Ian Murphy, [email protected] April 5, 2016

The birds have been chirping for weeks now, and the last vestiges of winter are on their way out. The days are getting longer. The spring-forward edition of Daylight Saving Time means the Sun shines...

Hot baseball heads to cold Minnesota

Hot baseball heads to cold Minnesota

Blake Dowson, [email protected] March 31, 2016

The baseball Hawkeyes (10-12, 2-1 Big Ten) will take their hot bats, and coats, to Minnesota today through April 3 to renew a rivalry with the Gophers (13-9, 0-0) that dates to 1892. The Gophers are...

Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom slides into second at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, March 26, 2016. The Hawkeyes erased a 1-0 deficit in the bottom of the 8th scoring 4 runs to beat the Terrapins 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball heads for Gopher country

Blake Dowson, [email protected] March 30, 2016

The Hawkeye baseball team (10-12, 2-1 Big Ten) seems to have things rolling after a series win over Maryland to start the conference season and a 12-3 beatdown over Northern Illinois on Tuesday. Iowa...

Iowa catcher Jimmy Frankos hist the ball at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, Mar 25, 2016. Iowa defeated Maryland, 8-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Baseball back in the groove

Jake Mosbach, [email protected] March 28, 2016

The Hawkeye baseball team has struggled in the beginning of the 2016 season, there’s no denying that. Sporting a 7-11 record heading in to the team’s first weekend of Big Ten play, the Hawks squared...

Hawks baseball seeks to build on wins

Hawks baseball seeks to build on wins

Jake Mosbach, [email protected] March 28, 2016

  After taking two of three games against Maryland in a weekend series to begin Big Ten play, the Hawkeye baseball team will square off with Northern Illinois today at Banks Field for a nonconference...

Big Ten honors Neustrom

Big Ten honors Neustrom

March 28, 2016

The Big Ten announced Monday that Hawkeye outfielder Robert Neustrom has been named the league’s Freshman of the Week. The honor is Neustrom’s first career accolade. The Sioux City native came to...

Baseball gears up for Big Ten

Baseball gears up for Big Ten

Jake Mosbach, [email protected] March 24, 2016

  With 18 nonconference games under its belt, the Hawkeye baseball team will finally begin Big Ten competition this weekend. Beginning today, the Hawks will welcome Maryland to Banks Field for...

Power rankings: Eyeballing Big Ten baseball

Power rankings: Eyeballing Big Ten baseball

Blake Dowson, [email protected] March 24, 2016

And just like that, the opening weekend of the Big Ten baseball season is here. The Iowa baseball team will open conference play this weekend with Maryland coming to town. The Daily Iowan staff takes...

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)

Testing weekend for Heller & Co.

Jake Mosbach, [email protected] March 24, 2016

  After a thrilling comeback and walk-off victory against Bradley Tuesday afternoon, the Hawkeye baseball team will welcome Maryland to Banks Field for a three-game series this weekend to kick...

Iowa baseball tries to right the ship

Iowa baseball tries to right the ship

March 21, 2016

After a 2-5 spring-break trip, the Iowa baseball team (6-11) will be back at home today looking for some home cooking against a Bradley team (9-6) that is in the midst of a five-game winning streak. Iowa...

Iowa right-handed pitcher Cole McDonald pitches to Northwestern College batter at Banks Field on Tuesday. Iowa beat Northwestern College, 28-0. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Turning point for baseball

Blake Dowson, [email protected] March 11, 2016

As early as the season may be, the Iowa baseball team (4-6) has reached a pivotal stretch. The Hawkeyes will travel to Emerson, Georgia, this weekend to play in the Spring Swing at Lake Pointe, where...

Iowa infielder Nick Roscetti runs to first base during the Iowa vs. Cornell College game at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Iowa beat Cornell College, 9-1. (The Daily Iowan/Mikaela Parrick)

Baseball searches for offense

Jake Mosbach, [email protected] March 8, 2016

For the first time this season, the Hawkeye baseball team is preparing to play in front of the home crowd today at Banks Field, hosting Northwestern (Iowa) College. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. Iowa...