Baseball

Pitching biggest concern as IU faces Valparaiso

By Pat Hickey · Monday, April 12,2010 9:38 p.m.

The IU baseball team faces an early mid-week non conference test as it travels to Gary to face Valparaiso (11-18). The Hoosiers (15-15) were only able to take one of three from Ohio State, the preseason Big Ten favorites, last weekend. Valparaiso is coming off a weekend in which it took two out of three on the road against Youngstown State.

Monar looks to pitch after early season injury

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, April 12,2010 9:33 p.m.

At this point in the 2010 season, the IU baseball team hoped to have its anticipated preseason pitching ace on the mound, winning games and leading an undermanned pitching staff. Instead, sophomore Blake Monar hasn’t started on the rubber since the season’s first game in February at San Diego due to a strained rotator cuff. He’s played sparingly since as a pinch hitter for the Hoosiers.

Top hitters slow down at OSU

Sunday, April 11,2010 11:39 p.m.

Two of the IU baseball team's best batters cooled off slightly from their blistering pace during the weekend in a losing series at Ohio State.

IU drops 2 of 3 at Ohio State

By Pat Hickey · Sunday, April 11,2010 11:37 p.m.

The Hoosiers had an opportunity to win the series on the road against Ohio State this weekend, even with the reigning co-Big Ten Pitcher of the Year on the mound for the Buckeyes.

IU's powerful bats meet OSU's perfect pitcher

By Geoffrey Miller · Thursday, April 8,2010 11:53 p.m.

IU coach Tracy Smith tweeted early Thursday morning that he couldn’t sleep, but he didn’t blame it on the fact that his team would take the field against one of the nation’s best collegiate pitchers Friday at Ohio State.

Leininger, Dickerson top Big Ten charts while leading IU

By Pat Hickey · Thursday, April 8,2010 11:52 p.m.

Two years ago, sophomore outfielder Alex Dickerson and sophomore pitcher Drew Leininger were playing for Poway High School in San Diego, Calif., a team that has produced eight Division-I players in the last two years.

Hoosier bats come alive in 12-6 win against BSU

By Pat Hickey · Tuesday, April 6,2010 11:13 p.m.

Battling 25 to 30 mph gusts of wind that were blowing out to center field all day, the Hoosiers (14-13) offensive attack was not as powerful as Sunday’s, but they did hit five home runs in a 12-6 victory against Ball State (11-16) on Tuesday.

IU welcomes Ball State for Big Ten break

By Pat Hickey · Tuesday, April 6,2010 1:09 a.m.

Two days removed from driving in 26 runs to avoid a Michigan sweep and open the Big Ten last weekend, the Hoosiers (13-13) look to keep the offense rolling in a 3 p.m. matchup at Sembower Field against in-state rival Ball State Cardinals (11-15).

IU avoids sweep with explosion at plate

By Pat Hickey · Monday, April 5,2010 12:18 a.m.

Hoosier fans at Sembower Field saw a little bit of everything in the Big Ten Conference Opener this weekend.

IU brings winning record to Big Ten action

By Geoffrey Miller · Thursday, April 1,2010 11:45 p.m.

Crediting the mental toughness of his players, IU coach Tracy Smith said he’s plenty proud of his squad as it heads into its first series of the Big Ten schedule this weekend at Sembower Field.

Out of Left Field

By Geoffrey Miller · Wednesday, March 31,2010 11:53 p.m.

Louisville outfielder Kyle Grieshaber probably didn’t think much of the small seating area behind him in left field prior to Tuesday’s game against the IU baseball team. But afterwards, the freshman surely knew about “Tracy’s Terrace,” thanks to about 15 people stationed along the Sembower Field fence, just yards from where he stood.

9th-inning home run drives No. 8 Louisville past IU

By Geoffrey Miller · Tuesday, March 30,2010 11:09 p.m.

The IU baseball team looked like it was headed to a big victory against a top-10 Louisville team, but once again, the Cardinals came up big when it counted the most Tuesday at Sembower Field.

IU faces rematch with No. 8 Louisville

By Pat Hickey · Monday, March 29,2010 11:21 p.m.

Coming off an undefeated home stand and with Big Ten conference play right around the corner, the Hoosiers (12-10) will get another shot to take down one of the best teams in college baseball as they face No. 8 Louisville (20-3) at 3:05 p.m. today at Sembower Field.

Dickerson powers IU to perfect weekend

By Pat Hickey · Sunday, March 28,2010 10:19 p.m.

Not a game goes by where sophomore outfielder Alex Dickerson doesn’t silence those questioning his impressive freshman campaign and puts to rest the talk of a possible “sophomore slump” in 2010.

Unable to pitch, Monar contributes in batter's box

By Geoffrey Miller · Friday, March 26,2010 12 a.m.

There’s a good chance IU coach Tracy Smith never dreamed before the 2010 season that his ace pitcher would be contributing from the batter’s box instead of the pitching mound.

Sweet Home Indiana

By Geoffrey Miller · Wednesday, March 24,2010 10:37 p.m.

A day removed from a loss at Morehead State that totaled 35 runs by both clubs, the IU baseball team didn’t lose a thing at the plate in its first home game of the 2010 season. Six home runs, a school record-tying, five-hit day for junior first baseman Jerrud Sabourin and a clinching five-run seventh inning produced a 17-8 winning effort for the Hoosiers (10-10) at Sembower Field.

Baseball team welcomes Xavier for home opener

By Pat Hickey · Wednesday, March 24,2010 12:36 a.m.

After a long road trip, the IU baseball team is returning to comfortable surroundings. The Hoosiers (9-10) play their first contest at Sembower Field after 19 consecutive away games against the Xavier Musketeers (4-15) today.

Hoosiers bring offensive pop to home diamond

By Sean Morrison · Tuesday, March 23,2010 11:10 p.m.

IU baseball coach Tracy Smith said baseball is a game of consistency — both in play and preparation.

Hoosiers play final game before home opener

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, March 22,2010 9:56 p.m.

Aided by a stout offense and an improved pitching staff, a rejuvenated IU baseball team looks to earn a winning record for the first time this season Tuesday in Morehead, Ky.

Leininger, Johnson shine in break battles

By Pat Hickey · Sunday, March 21,2010 10:55 p.m.

Coming into the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational, the Hoosiers boasted a 4-8 record. The team was fresh off two games against both Vanderbilt and Louisville, two of the better teams in the nation, and played them very well despite the final result ending in a loss. A breakout was right around the corner.