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Five Hoosiers, Eric Arnett, Josh Phegley, Matt Bashore, Evan Crawford and Kipp Schutz, were all picked in the MLB draft Tuesday through Wednesday. Arnett, Phegley and Bashore were all Top-50 recruits.

5 Hoosiers go on to minor-league play

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, June 10,2009 8:29 p.m.

Three years ago, 19 freshmen came to Bloomington as members of IU baseball coach Tracy Smith’s first full recruiting class. They can leave IU knowing their business in Bloomington is finally finished.

IU's Matt Bashore throws to a Chicago State batter during a game in the rain March 31 at Sembower Field.

Five Hoosiers going to big leagues

Wednesday, June 10,2009 7:43 a.m.

Matt Bashore, Josh Phegley, Evan Crawford, Kipp Schutz and Eric Arnett were drafted to the Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, San Fransisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers, respectively.

IU's season makes prospects look bright

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, June 3,2009 7:43 p.m.

After the Hoosiers’ 2009 Big Ten Championship and NCAA Louisville Regional appearance, two feats IU baseball had not accomplished since 1996, it’s safe to say IU coach Tracy Smith’s project has begun.

Junior Jake Dunning swings at a pitch from Vanderbilt’s Sonny Gray during the Hoosiers’ 10-0 loss to the Commodores on Saturday at Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Dunning went 2 for 6 for the weekend with one RBI.

Vanderbilt ends IU’s postseason

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, May 31,2009 8:23 p.m.

Vanderbilt would go on to score five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, extending its lead beyond IU’s reach. The exchange led to a premature end to IU’s first trip to the NCAA Regional since 1996.

Junior Jake Dunning applies a tag to Vanderbilt's Jonathan White during the Hoosiers 10-0 loss to the Commodores Saturday afternoon at Patterson Stadium.

IU's postseason dreams shattered

By DeAntae Prince · Saturday, May 30,2009 6:08 p.m.

IU’s season ended in the fifth inning of the Louisville Regional.

IU head baseball coach Tracy Smith watches the Hoosiers 8-2 loss to Louisville unfold Friday evening at Patterson Stadium. Hoosier pitchers gave up only seven hits but three errors leading to four unearned runs for the Cardinals.

Errors doom Hoosiers in loss to Louisville

By DeAntae Prince · Friday, May 29,2009 9:52 p.m.

IU allowed four unearned runs in their loss to Louisville, 8-2.

Junior Eric Arnett delivers a pitch during the Hoosiers 8-2 loss against Louisville Friday evening at Patterson Field. Collegiate Baseball Newspaper announced its All-American list Friday naming Arnett as a second-team All-American.

Arnett earns 2nd-team All-American honors

By IDS staff · Friday, May 29,2009 11:15 a.m.

Junior ace Eric Arnett's work on the mound this season has been recognized by many, and now, he has another award to show for his efforts.

Hoosiers to face Louisville in NCAA regional

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, May 27,2009 9:24 p.m.

Guaranteed an automatic NCAA bid for its four-game sweep through last week’s Big Ten Tournament, the IU baseball team landed perhaps its best option Monday.

Hoosiers headed to Louisville for NCAA Regional

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, May 25,2009 3:22 p.m.

The Hoosiers will be a four-seed in the NCAA Regional in Louisville, far and away their closest possible destination. No. 1-seed Louisville will be IU’s first opponent, with games beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, according to Louisville’s Web site.

Hoosiers dominate Minnesota for Big Ten title

Saturday, May 23,2009 11:31 p.m.

With aggressive bats, dominant arms and a remarkably relaxed demeanor, coach Tracy Smith’s IU baseball team rose to the top of the Big Ten on Saturday night, defeating Minnesota 13-2.

Hoosiers crush Ohio State 13-3

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, May 22,2009 11:31 p.m.

A 13-3 victory Friday night against No. 1-seeded Ohio State puts the Hoosiers in Saturday’s championship game, and means they would have to lose twice in the double-elimination Big Ten Tournament to lose out on the conference crown.

2nd-day win guarantees Hoosiers weekend Big Ten play

By Zachary Osterman · Thursday, May 21,2009 8:38 p.m.

An IU baseball team that two years ago had collectively never seen Big Ten Tournament action is making things look pretty easy so far in this one.

IU baseball recruit Trace Knoblauch takes a swing at the ball Feb. 27th while his teammates look on from the dugout. Knoblauch is considered one of the top players in Texas and has deep roots in baseball due to his family's involvement in the sport.

Captain of nation's No. 2 team to join Hoosier baseball family

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:46 p.m.

During tee-ball and Texas playoffs, Bellaire High School (Bellaire, Texas) graduate Trace Knoblauch lives for baseball.

Hoosiers pound Purdue in Big Ten Tourney

Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:43 p.m.

IU took an early lead and never looked back Wednesday afternoon during its 9-1 victory against Purdue in its first Big Ten Tournament game.

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, Phegley named National Award Semifinalists

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Monday, May 18,2009 12:37 p.m.

A pair of juniors helped the Hoosiers to their second consecutive Big Ten tournament appearance last week.

Sophomore first baseman Jerrud Sabourin hits a game winning two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth to win the game against Michigan State on Wednesday afternoon at Sembower Field.

IU takes series, 3rd place in conference for Big Ten

By Drew Allen · Sunday, May 17,2009 8:40 p.m.

IU wanted to maximize its conference standing and provide key players with rest heading into this week’s Big Ten Tournament, and it accomplished both goals by winning two of three games against Michigan State to end the regular season Saturday.

Freshman Blake Monar delivers a pitch against Northwestern on Sunday afternoon at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers defeated the Wildcats 11-2.

Hoosiers hope for win streak to continue against Spartans

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, May 13,2009 8:24 p.m.

Hot with a four-game winning streak, the Hoosiers will welcome a Spartan team that has gone cold with three straight losses.

Hoosiers win it in the 10th

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:52 p.m.

Kipp Schutz made a splash in his hometown of Evansville on Tuesday.

Freshman outfielder Alex Dickerson fouls off a pitch by Northwestern's Zach Morton Sunday afternoon at Sembower Field.

Hoosiers sweep NU in 3-game series

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Sunday, May 10,2009 8:07 p.m.

Three words define a baseball game: win, loss or rain.

IU sophomore outfielder T.C. Kipp, left, congratulates senior outfielder Chris Hervey after Hervey scored a run during a game against Minnesota March 27 at Sembower Field. IU lost 12-5.

Team hopes to give seniors a proper send-off

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, May 7,2009 10:37 p.m.

When IU senior outfielder and New York native Chris Hervey stepped foot on the Bloomington campus for the first time, he described it as a “culture shock.” Four years later, there is no place he would rather be.

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