Baseball

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.

After victorious weekend series, baseball squad prepares for Miami

By Michael Norman · Monday, April 23,2012 9:40 p.m.

After a weekend series victory against Georgia Southern, the IU baseball team will begin a midweek home-and-home series Tuesday against Miami (Ohio).

IU baseball team can't complete sweep of Georgia Southern

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, April 22,2012 10:23 p.m.

A five-run seventh inning for Georgia Southern broke a 1-1 tie, and the Eagles won 9-1 to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the Hoosiers Sunday at Sembower Field.

Hoosiers look to get back on track against Georgia Southern after rouch patch

By Micah McVicker · Thursday, April 19,2012 10:34 p.m.

The Hoosiers said this is a perfect time for them to face a nonconference opponent, as Georgia Southern University comes to Sembower Field this weekend.

Hoosiers beat by Cardinals

By Michael Norman · Tuesday, April 17,2012 9:32 p.m.

Wild pitching and three errors doomed the baseball team to its 21-4 loss to No. 22 Louisville on Tuesday at Sembower Field.

IU looks to improve defense heading into Louisville rematch

By Michael Norman · Monday, April 16,2012 11:31 p.m.

Coming off a weekend that ended with IU getting swept in Sunday’s doubleheader with Michigan State, the Hoosier baseball team will be back in action Tuesday against the Louisville Cardinals.

Hoosiers swept Sunday in home doubleheader

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, April 15,2012 11:14 p.m.

A 35-minute interval between games did not cool the Michigan State bats, as the Spartans wasted no time scoring four runs in the top of the first against sophomore starter Matt Dearden and senior reliever Drew Leininger en route to a 20-10 win.

Michigan State visits Sembower Field for Big Ten clash

By Micah McVicker · Thursday, April 12,2012 11:41 p.m.

Michigan State has played one less Big Ten series than Indiana, which only adds to the importance of this weekend’s series at Sembower Field against the Spartans.

Smith gives newcomers opportunity in game against ISU

By Micah McVicker · Wednesday, April 11,2012 9:21 p.m.

A mid-week contest against a nonconference opponent gave IU Coach Tracy Smith the opportunity to play some team members who do not play often.

IU rallies in the 9th to top ISU

By Michael Norman · Wednesday, April 11,2012 9:09 p.m.

After trailing by four runs, the IU baseball team completed the comeback against the Indiana State University Sycamores behind a freshman Chris Sujka walk-off base-hit bunt in the bottom of the ninth inning for a 8-7 victory.

IU, indiana state numbers heading into rematch

By Michael Norman · Tuesday, April 10,2012 11:49 p.m.

In the first matchup against the Sycamores of Indiana State University, the Hoosiers scored eight runs on 14 hits but lost 13-8 in a slugfest.

Slugging Sycamores face Hoosiers

By Micah McVicker · Tuesday, April 10,2012 11:48 p.m.

Though they enter today’s contest against Indiana State in a tie for second place in the Big Ten, the Hoosiers will not be able to improve their seeding. But freshman first baseman Sam Travis said his team must bring a better mindset to the ballpark.

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