Baseball

Late rally sets up Big Ten Tourney date with rival Purdue

By Jason Haddix · Thursday, May 24,2012 9:49 p.m.

Despite spotting the Michigan State Spartans (36-20, 13-12 in conference) an early 3-0 lead, Indiana (31-26, 17-8 in conference) battled back with a four run eighth inning to stay in the winners’ bracket of the Big Ten Conference Tournament.IU will take on bitter in-state rival and top-seeded Purdue (43-12, 18-7 in conference) at 7:05 pm. Friday. The Boilers beat Ohio State 5-4 Thursday.

Late-season surge propels Hoosiers into Big Ten Tournament as two-seed

By Joe Popely · Wednesday, May 23,2012 8:49 p.m.

The Hoosiers (30-26, 16-8) steamroll into the Big Ten Tournament as the two-seed and the hottest team in the Big Ten. IU heads into the tournament having won six straight games, 12 of its last 15 games overall, 10 of its last 12 conference games and its last four conference series. After a first-round bye, IU will open action against game two winner Michigan State (36-19, 14-11 in conference) in game three. First pitch is 3:35 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio.

First baseman Travis named Big Ten Freshman of the Year

Wednesday, May 23,2012 3:13 p.m.

IU first baseman Sam Travis was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year on Tuesday, becoming just the second Hoosier to capture the honor after Alex Dickerson won the award in 2009.

Schwarber named Big Ten Freshman of Week Monday

Tuesday, May 22,2012 2:58 p.m.

IU catcher Kyle Schwarber was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the third time Monday.

Hoosiers sweep Buckeyes in final series at Sembower Field

By Joe Popely · Sunday, May 20,2012 8:29 p.m.

The team made its third comeback victory in four games to sweep Ohio State (31-25, 11-13 in conference) on senior day. It was the team’s final game at Sembower Field.

IU ends regular season with sweep of OSU

By Joe Popely · Saturday, May 19,2012 6:47 p.m.

IU found a way to record its second comeback victory in three games and close out a sweep of the Buckeyes and its tenure at Sembower Field in thrilling fashion.

IU continues series against OSU after Thursday win

By Joe Popely · Friday, May 18,2012 1:13 p.m.

Game two pits IU lefthander Kyle Hart (4-4, 3.52 ERA) against OSU lefty Brian King (4-4, 4.33 ERA). The game will be broadcasted live over BTN.com, with first pitch scheduled for 3:05 p.m.

IU Vs. University of Evansville Baseball

Indiana beats Evansville in ninth inning

By Jason Haddix · Wednesday, May 16,2012 8:08 p.m.

The final midweek, single-game series played at Sembower Field ended in dramatic fashion Tuesday as the Hoosiers (27-26, 13-8 Big Ten) got a come-from-behind victory against the Evansville Purple Aces (30-23, 9-9 MVC), winning 5-4.

Hoosiers take on Ohio State in final home series

By Joe Popely · Wednesday, May 16,2012 8:06 p.m.

Heading into the final series of the regular season against the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Indiana baseball team might feel a little more pressure than usual. If it wins the series, the team can clinch second place in the Big Ten and, with it, a first-round bye in the conference tournament.

Hoosiers defeat Wildcats in weekend series

By IDS staff · Sunday, May 13,2012 8:21 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ baseball team entered a weekend series with the Northwestern University Wildcats sitting in second place in the Big Ten Conference standings. After the weekend series, the team remains in that second place spot.

Hoosiers lose to Kentucky in 12 innings

By IDS staff · Wednesday, May 9,2012 8:29 p.m.

The Hoosiers battled the University of Kentucky Wildcats through 12 innings Wednesday, but the Cats came out on top, winning 6-5. Both teams used a combined 13 pitchers.

Freshman gets 5th Big Ten honor

By IDS staff · Wednesday, May 9,2012 8:28 p.m.

Sam Travis, freshman first baseman for the Hoosiers, was awarded his third Big Ten Freshman of the Week recognition on Monday. This is Travis’ fifth overall Big Ten conference weekly award.

Micah Johnson's return to lineup benefits Hoosiers

By Micah McVicker · Thursday, May 3,2012 9:24 p.m.

An Indiana offense that scored 30 runs in a weekend sweep of the University of Michigan might receive a boost in this weekend’s series against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

After years of lobbying, ground to be broken on new baseball field

By Micah McVicker · Monday, April 30,2012 12:18 a.m.

As announced Feb. 15, the new baseball facilities were named after student athlete alumnus Bart Kaufman. After years of anticipation, University officials said they hope to break ground on Bart Kaufman Field in early May.

Baseball looks to finish strong, retain high rank

By Michael Norman · Monday, April 30,2012 12:08 a.m.

As the spring semester ends, the IU baseball season is beginning to get juicy.

Hoosiers crush, sweep Wolverines on the road

By Michael Norman · Monday, April 30,2012 12:07 a.m.

The IU baseball team used effective pitching, an onslaught of hitting and consistent defense to complete the three-game weekend sweep of the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday in Ann Arbor, Mich.

IU returns to Big Ten play against Michigan

By Micah McVicker · Thursday, April 26,2012 10:19 p.m.

After six nonconference games in a row, the baseball team will return to Big Ten play this weekend with a three game series against Michigan

2nd inning powers Hoosiers to victory

By Micah McVicker · Wednesday, April 25,2012 10:45 p.m.

OXFORD, Ohio — A six-run second inning gave Indiana all the runs necessary to support sophomore starting pitcher Ryan Halstead as the Hoosiers won 6-3 at McKie Field.

Rally falls short for Hoosiers

By Michael Norman · Tuesday, April 24,2012 11:14 p.m.

Despite a three-run ninth inning rally, IU committed two crucial errors to lose the first game of a home-and-home series with the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks 8-7 Tuesday at Sembower Field.

Freshman outfielder adjusts to catcher position behind plate

By Micah McVicker · Monday, April 23,2012 11:06 p.m.

After IU Coach Tracy Smith’s team lost catcher Wes Wilson to graduation after the 2011 season, Smith thought Ty Downing would step in to the starter’s role this season. But Downing, a Bowling Green, Ky., native, felt homesick and decided to transfer during the semester break.

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