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Then-sophomore infielder Eric Erato swings his bat during a game against Ball State University on April 23, 2022 in DeKalb.

Baseball falls to Ball State in first three games of series

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | April 24, 2022

Saturday, game one: Ball State 13, NIU 0 Ball State took over the game early as they scored four runs. The Cardinals continued to shut the Huskies out as they scored five more runs. The Cardinals won in a blowout 13-0. Saturday, game two: Ball...

Sophomore pitcher Connor Langreder throws a pitch during a game against Sacramento State Feb. 21 in Sacramento, California.

Huskies win one, lose two baseball games at Oakland

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | April 17, 2022

The NIU baseball team lost two of three games against the University of Oakland this weekend, dropping them to a record of 7-27 overall and 6-12 in conference play. Friday, game one: Oakland 16, NIU 14 The first game between the Huskies and Golden Grizzlies...

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly, right, argues with home plate umpire Nick Mahrley after being ejected during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Monday, April 11, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

MLB implementing automated strike zones in minor leagues causes mixed reactions

By Jordan Radloff | April 14, 2022

There has been a symbiotic relationship between players and umpires since the beginning of the sport of baseball. Athletes would not be able to play games fairly without the officials overseeing the rules, but disputes between the two parties involved...

Then-junior outfielder Malik Peters (right) slides to return to first base during a game against Miami University April 1, 2022 in DeKalb.

Baseball swept by Central Michigan in road series

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | April 10, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU Huskies baseball team struggled in their four-game weekend road series against the Central Michigan University Chippewas, getting swept and mercy-ruled in half of the games. NIU fell to 6-25 on the season after completion of the...

Senior Kyle Seebach pitches during a game against Miami University April 1 in DeKalb.

Huskies lose ball game after holding early lead at Purdue

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | April 5, 2022

How it happened DeKALB — The Huskies took their biggest lead against the Boilermakers 5-1 in the second inning. After the last score from the Huskies, Purdue mounted a comeback as Valdez had a hit to the left field which resulted in three runs.  The...

Junior catcher Scott Combs (12) bats during a game against Miami University Friday April 1 in DeKalb.

Baseball picks up one win from weekend against Miami

By Michael Stoll and DeOndre Saunders | April 3, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU Huskies baseball team failed to capitalize on their hitting success as they fell to the Miami University RedHawks with a final score of 4-2 Friday afternoon. NIU came into the ballgame with a record of 4-18, and as losers of three...

Junior infielder Paddy McKermitt slides into first base during a game against Kent State Monday in DeKalb.

Notre Dame scores 11 on visiting Huskie baseball

By Jordan Radloff | March 29, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU baseball team traveled to South Bend, Indiana, Tuesday for a single game matchup against Notre Dame University. The Huskies lost 11-2 to the Fighting Irish. Sophomore Connor Langreder was the starting pitcher for NIU, facing off...

Junior catcher Scott Combs (right) bats during a game against Kent State Monday at Ralph McKenzie Field in DeKalb.

Baseball wins a walk off, loses three games in first home series

By DeOndre Saunders and Jordan Radloff | March 28, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU baseball team picked up one win in a four-game series against the Kent State Golden Flashes over the weekend. Friday, game one: Kent State 8, NIU 4 NIU took its biggest lead of the game in the 5th inning after a hit from Carlos...

Sophomore pitcher Connor Langreder throws a pitch during a game against Sacramento State Feb. 21 in Sacramento, California.

Baseball splits four games in weekend series at Akron

By Noah Silver, DeOndre Saunders, and Jordan Radloff | March 20, 2022

DeKALB — The Huskies faced the University of Akron Zips in a four game series over the weekend, winning two games in their second Mid-American Conference series of the season. Day one: NIU 9, Akron 5 A season high 17-hit performance propelled the...

Sophomore pitcher Caleb Pittman pitches during a game at Sacramento State Feb. 20 in Sacramento, California.

Baseball earns first win of season at Ohio University

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | March 12, 2022

The NIU baseball team opened Mid-American Conference play Friday in a doubleheader against the Ohio University Bobcats, earning its first win of the season in the second game of the day in Athens, Ohio. How it happened Game 1: Bobcats 10, Huskies 2...

Junior Reagan Klawiter pitches during the first game of a series a Sacramento State Feb. 18.

Baseball drops three games at Lipscomb

By Michael Stoll and Noah Silver | March 6, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU Huskies failed to hold onto a late 6-2 lead heading into the bottom of the 8th inning and fell to 0-9 on their season in Nashville, Tennessee against the Lipscomb University Bisons on Friday evening. Sophomore Mason Kelley led the...

Junior left-handed pitcher Reagan Klawiter pitches during a game against Sacramento State Feb. 18 in Sacramento, California.

Baseball loses heartbreaker in Murray State series finale

By Jordan Radloff and Waleed Alamleh | March 1, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU baseball team continued their losing streak after falling to Murray State University 13-3 Saturday in the first game of a weekend series in Murray, Kentucky. The Huskies were unable to capitalize on their nine hits during the game,...