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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

Heller, Hawkeyes talk opening-round win

Heller, Hawkeyes talk opening-round win

By Blake Dowson

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The Iowa baseball team took down top-seed Minnesota in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha on Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes tagged the Gophers for 8 runs on 18 hits.

Head coach Rick Heller, along with seniors Joel Booker, Tyler Peyton, and sophomore C.J. Eldred, took to the podium after the game to answer questions about the win.

Heller’s opening statement:

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Booker talked about his 5-for-5 night at the plate:

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Eldred shrugged off the lack of run support he had most of the year:

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Peyton on the next round:

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