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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

Iowas Zeb Adreon takes a strike during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 3-1.

Iowa baseball splits doubleheader with Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 6, 2019

Before Iowa played a near four-hour game on the tail end of a doubleheader at Banks Field on Saturday, it picked up two solid wins over Rutgers. After the Hawkeyes picked up a 9-5 victory to go up 2-0...

Iowa catcher Austin Martin watches the ball at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Numbers behind Iowa baseball’s doubleheader against Rutgers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 6, 2019

On April 6, Iowa closed out its series against Rutgers, splitting a doubleheader at Banks Field. In the first game, the Hawkeyes came out on top, 9-5. The second game was almost the complete opposite;...

Iowas Chris Whelen watches the ball in the game against Rutgers at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlett Knights, 6-1.

Whelan continues to break out of slump in Iowa’s win over Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 5, 2019

There was a point this season where Chris Whelan couldn’t be found at the top of Iowa baseball’s lineup. He wasn’t at the bottom of it, but he certainly wasn’t leading off. While he’s back...

Iowa pitcher Cole McDonald throw a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes dropped their home opener to the Matadors, 8-5.

Hawkeye baseball breaks through for fourth conference win

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 5, 2019

On Friday, Iowa earned its fourth-consecutive conference victory. This one came in 6-1 fashion over Rutgers – a game that featured a pitchers’ duel up until the sixth inning. Hawkeye starter...

Iowas Austin Martin misses a pitch during a baseball game against Illinois State on Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes lost to the Redbirds 11-6. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball eyes bounce-back after midweek loss

Adam Hensley, Sports Reporter April 4, 2019

Not many saw it coming, but on Wednesday, Illinois State took down Iowa, 11-6, at Banks Field. Offensively, the Hawkeyes struggled to string together runs; up until a 3-run homer from Chris Whelan in...

Iowas Austin Martin misses a pitch during a baseball game against Illinois State on Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes lost to the Redbirds 11-6. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye baseball falls flat in midweek contest against Illinois State

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 3, 2019

Racking up almost as many errors as runs will not put a baseball team on the fast track to victory, and Iowa learned that on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes committed 4 errors in an 11-6 loss to Illinois State...

Iowas Duncan Davitt pitches the ball during a baseball game against Clarke University on Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride 3-2.

Iowa baseball escapes Clarke, 3-2

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 2, 2019

Thanks to some timely eighth-inning offense, Iowa baseball took down Clarke, 3-2, on Tuesday evening at Banks Field. The Hawkeyes received a major boost from Duncan Davitt on the mound. The freshman received...

Iowas Chris Whelan stands in the batters box during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 3-1.

Iowa baseball seeks to continue Banks Magic

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 1, 2019

Hawkeye baseball may have just fashioned a sweep over a top-25 Illinois squad this past weekend, but its week doesn’t slow down at all. In the midst of a nine-game home stand, Iowa will host Clarke...

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