Baseball

IU to face recent rival in Louisville

By DeAntae Prince · Tuesday, April 7,2009 12:32 a.m.

The Hoosiers will take Jim Patterson Stadium at 4 p.m. today in Louisville having won five of their last six games. IU and Louisville have faced off four times in the past two seasons, with the Cardinals walking away with three wins.

Junior pitcher Matt Bashore throws to a Chicago State batter on Tuesday at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers won 2 out of 3 in a series against the Illinois over the weekend.

Hoosiers gain 1st Big Ten series win

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, April 5,2009 11:53 p.m.

On a cold and rainy day last week, IU coach Tracy Smith paced back and forth on the diamond as his players looked on, eagerly awaiting the game-3 start of their first Big Ten series against Minnesota. The opposing dugout was empty. The umpire’s hands fought the wind as he announced the cancelation of the March 29 game.

Sophomore outfielder Brian Lambert jumps onto second base after a steal in the rain against Chicago State on Tuesday afternoon at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers face Illinois at 7:05 p.m. Friday on the road.

IU to face Big Ten’s best in 3-game series

By Greg Rosenstein · Friday, April 3,2009 12:14 a.m.

A tough three-game road trip begins Friday for the IU baseball team, as the Hoosiers face conference-leading Illinois at 7:05 p.m. in Champaign, Ill.

IU designated hitter Alex Dickerson eyes a pitch during a game against Chicago State on Tuesday at Sembower Field.

Hoosiers blow out Cincinnati 16-4 in away game

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, April 2,2009 12:20 a.m.

After his team’s 3-2 win against Minnesota last Saturday, junior catcher Josh Phegley said his biggest concern was a lack of early scoring in games. His teammates responded against Cincinnati on Wednesday night, as the Hoosiers scored five runs in the first inning en route to a 16-4 victory. The win was IU’s third in a row and brings their season record to 10-15.

Junior infielder Tyler Rogers bunts during a game against Chicago State Tuesday afternoon at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers won 11-4.

Bashore wins 1st game of season

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, April 1,2009 12:04 a.m.

IU’s 11-4 Tuesday victory against Chicago State, which was called after the fifth inning began, saw the re-emergence of IU’s one-time ace. Bashore (1-3) gained his first win of the season. He was backed by an offense that put up two home runs and scored 11 earned runs.

IU freshman pitcher Blake Monar throws to a Minnesota batter during a game Friday afternoon at Sembower Field. IU lost 12-5, dropping Monar's record as a starter to 2-2.

Hoosiers look to capitalize on first Big Ten win

By Greg Rosenstein · Monday, March 30,2009 10:58 p.m.

Coming off a 3-2 win against No. 25 Minnesota on Saturday, the IU baseball team will look to build on its momentum against Chicago State at 3 p.m. today on Sembower Field.

Sophomore catcher Dylan Swift watches during practice Thursday afternoon at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers face Chicago State Tuesday at 3 p.m. at home

Arnett’s 10th strikeout cements IU’s 3-2 win against No. 25 Minnesota

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, March 29,2009 11:01 p.m.

Eric Arnett lunged from a soggy mound, sending every inch of his slender, 6-foot-5 frame flailing toward the wet grass in his last heave of Saturday’s 3-2 win against No. 25 Minnesota.

IU players watch the action from the dugout during a game against Minnesota on Friday at Sembower Field. IU lost 12-5.

IU evens series with 3-2 win against Minnesota

Saturday, March 28,2009 8:12 p.m.

Behind 10 strikeouts from junior pitcher Eric Arnett, the Hoosiers evened their Big Ten opening series with Minnesota with a 3-2 win Saturday at Sembower Field.

IU freshman pitcher Blake Monar throws to a Minnesota batter during a game Friday at Sembower Field. IU lost 12-5, dropping Monar's record as a starter to 2-2.

IU loses to Minnesota

By DeAntae Prince · Friday, March 27,2009 11:30 p.m.

IU and Minnesota went play for play through three innings, as each pitcher retired almost every batter they faced. That changed in the fourth inning of the Hoosiers’ 12-5 loss.

Junior pitcher Eric Arnett releases a throw during the third inning of a game against Xaver March 26, 2008 at Sembower field. The Hoosiers came from behind to win the game 10-4.

Arnett posts surprising start from the mound

By Greg Rosenstein · Friday, March 27,2009 12:19 a.m.

By means of a dominant fastball and slider, the Pataskala, Ohio, native has quietly transformed into one of the most feared pitchers in the Big Ten. Arnett currently leads the Hoosiers in wins (4-1), ERA (2.57), strikeouts (35) and innings pitched (35).

Junior catcher Josh Phegley throws a ball during practice Thursday afternoon at Sembower Field. He will lead IU in its first Big Ten game Friday against Minnesota.

Junior catcher Josh Phegley leads IU into Big Ten

By DeAntae Prince · Friday, March 27,2009 12:14 a.m.

Possessing ability within the diamond, even his teammates rave about him, dubbing him “Mr. Hands.” However, it will take more than one man to win games in the Big Ten. No one knows that more than Phegley heading into IU’s 3 p.m. Friday conference opener against Minnesota.

IU pitcher Marshall Gorham throws to a Morehead State batter during IU's 18-3 win Tuesday at Sembower Field.

IU falls 7-6 in 11 innings

By Greg Rosenstein · Wednesday, March 25,2009 11:23 p.m.

A walk-off home run in the 11th inning was the difference in the Hoosiers’ 7-6 loss to Xavier Wednesday in Cincinnati. It is IU’s seventh defeat in eight games. The mid-week loss dropped the team’s record to 7-14.

A Morehead State catcher chases IU sophomore Kipp Schutz back to third base during IU's 18-3 win Tuesday at Sembower Field. Shutz had one homerun in the win.

IU looks to rebound against Xavier

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, March 25,2009 12:25 a.m.

Any 7-13 team would be prone to panic – losing six of your last eight games can only further deplete an already anxiety-filled, partly shattered psyche. IU is relatively calm heading into its 3 p.m. game today against Xavier (10-6), despite the contest’s weight. It is the Hoosiers' final opportunity for improvement before the Big Ten season.