Baseball

Junior Elijah Dunham prepares to catch the ball at first base March 7 at Bart Kaufman Field.

IU baseball falls on the road 5-4 against Evansville

Mar 11, 2020 1:13 pm

John Modugno and Hunter Combs struggled in their IU debuts.

Sophomore Grant Richardson swings his bat March 7 at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will play the University of Cincinnati on Wednesday in Bloomington.

IU baseball will play against Cincinnati at home Wednesday

Mar 10, 2020 3:48 pm

IU has won five of its last 10 games against Cincinnati.

The IU baseball team high-fives after a 17-2 win over Purdue on March 4 at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will compete against the University of Evansville on Tuesday in Evansville, Indiana.

IU baseball will face Evansville in first of two midweek games this week

Mar 9, 2020 6:10 pm

The two teams will meet in Evansville, Indiana.

Then-freshman right-handed pitcher Gabe Bierman pitches the ball March 27 at Bart Kaufman Field. The University of San Diego defeated IU 5-13 March 8.

There was a void at the top of IU baseball’s rotation. Gabe Bierman is filling it.

Mar 8, 2020 7:44 pm

Bierman has emerged as IU’s best starting pitcher.

Freshman Hunter Jessee bunts the ball March 7 at Bart Kaufman Field. The University of San Diego defeated IU 5-13 March 8.

IU loses its first home series 2-1 to the University of San Diego

Mar 8, 2020 7:20 pm

The team’s record is now 8-5 for the season.

Junior Elijah Dunham prepares to catch the ball at first base March 7 at Bart Kaufman Field. IU won the first game Saturday 9-2 and lost the second game 6-2 against the University of San Diego.

IU baseball splits games against San Diego in doubleheader Saturday

Mar 8, 2020 12:49 pm

The team plays one more game against the University of San Diego on Sunday.

The IU baseball team high-fives after a 17-2 win over Purdue on March 4 at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will play Butler on March 24 in Bloomington after being snowed out Feb. 26.

IU baseball game against Butler rescheduled

Mar 5, 2020 4:55 pm

The game is now scheduled for March 24.

Redshirt senior Grant Sloan prepares to pitch March 4 against Purdue at Bart Kaufman field. IU will compete against the University of San Diego on March 6-8 at home.

UPDATED: IU baseball to play University of San Diego in first home series

Mar 5, 2020 3:37 pm

The Hoosiers will start the series with a doubleheader Saturday.

Senior Jeremy Houston prepares to bat March 4 at Bart Kaufman field. IU defeated Purdue 17-2.

IU baseball wins 17-2 against Purdue in seven innings

Mar 4, 2020 11:24 pm

The teams agreed on a 10-run rule after seven innings.

Then-sophomore Cole Barr rounds third base and shakes hands with Coach Dan Held on April 3, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will play Purdue on Wednesday in Bloomington.

IU baseball to play home opener Wednesday against Purdue

Mar 3, 2020 3:58 pm

The team has a 6-3 record for the season.

Then-senior catcher Ryan Fineman prepares to high-five senior utility Matt Lloyd on May 16, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU won two of its three games during the Keith Leclair Classic this weekend in Greenville, North Carolina.

IU baseball ends win streak Sunday with loss to Ole Miss

Mar 1, 2020 9:32 pm

The team went 2-1 in the Keith LeClair Classic this weekend.

Then-sophomore Tommy Sommer pitches April 10, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will travel this weekend to Greenville, North Carolina, for the Keith Leclair Classic.

IU baseball will play two ranked teams in weekend tournament

Feb 27, 2020 4:19 pm

The Hoosiers will head to Greenville, North Carolina, for the Keith LeClair Classic.

Then-sophmore Cole Barr hits a home run April 3, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU's home opener against Butler University on Wednesday was canceled due to inclement weather.

IU baseball home opener against Butler University cancelled due to weather

Feb 25, 2020 12:50 pm

The two teams are working to reschedule later in the season.

Then-sophomore left-handed pitcher Tommy Sommer pitches the ball against the University of Louisville on May 14, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. Sommer said that his dad’s encouragement allowed him to give up soccer and pursue baseball.

Hoosier ties: Pitcher Tommy Sommer learns hard work and love for IU athletics from his dad

Feb 24, 2020 12:53 pm

His approach to the game is inspired by his dad.

Then-junior Pauly Milto pitches the ball March 22, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU defeated all three opponents in the South Alabama Invitational Feb. 21-23 in Mobile, Alabama.

Pitching leads IU baseball to three wins in a row at South Alabama Invitational

Feb 23, 2020 9:04 pm

Sophomore pitcher Gabe Bierman struck out 11 batters Saturday.

Then-sophomore outfielder Elijah Dunham avoided a pitch April 16, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. Dunham was selected in the 40th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates but chose not to sign and returned to college instead.

Elijah Dunham takes on leadership role with reshaped IU baseball team

Feb 23, 2020 5:19 pm

Dunham is expected to be one of IU’s most productive hitters.

Senior catcher Ryan Fineman takes a deep breath before batting May 16, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will compete in the South Alabama Tournament this weekend in Mobile, Alabama.

IU baseball travels to South Alabama Invitational this weekend

Feb 19, 2020 5:37 pm

The Hoosiers will face three teams this weekend.

Then-senior catcher Ryan Fineman prepares to catch the ball May 18, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. Louisiana State University defeated IU in two of the three games played this weekend.

IU baseball loses opening series 2-1 against LSU

Feb 16, 2020 5:12 pm

The team avoided a sweep from the toughest opponent on its schedule.

Then-sophomore infielder Cole Barr prepares to bat against the University of Louisville on May 14 at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will play Louisiana State University on Feb. 14-16 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

IU baseball opens 2020 season with strong test against No. 11 LSU

Feb 14, 2020 12:42 am

The Hoosiers went 37-23 last season.

Sophomore pitcher Gabe Bierman looks down at his baseball glove Oct. 19, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. Bierman will play his second consecutive season for IU in 2020.

Keeping him close: How Gabe Bierman remembers his father on the field

Feb 12, 2020 10:40 pm

Bierman is living out the life his father never did as a pitcher for IU.