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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Anna Baytosh

Anna Baytosh, Staff Writer

All content by Anna Baytosh
Sonny Cortez warms up, getting ready to bat. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Chico State baseball loses on a walk off

Anna Baytosh
February 7, 2017
Wildcat baseball was defeated by Point Loma with a walk off win in San Diego, Calif.
Senior Torgen Soderlond throws a pitch during a preseason practice. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Baseball team bids farewell to 8 seniors

Anna Baytosh
May 19, 2016
The Chico State baseball team says goodbye to eight seniors, but before achieving their goal
Junior pitcher Dalton Erb throws a ball during practice. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Wildcat wins Pitching Hero of the Week

Anna Baytosh
May 14, 2016
Junior pitcher Dalton Erb earns hero status by throwing a complete game shutout for the 'Cats to cap off a successful April.
Senior Alli Cook looks down after bunting a ball during a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Softball team dominates conference honors

Anna Baytosh
May 13, 2016
Chico State softball dominated the CCAA in All-Conference honors with six total mentioned players.
Junior Casey Bennett takes his lead from first during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Wildcats win first game of CCAA playoffs

Anna Baytosh
May 12, 2016
The Chico State baseball team defeated the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos in the first round of the CCAA playoffs
Four-year-old Davan Jones receives her gift as student athletes look on. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

TBT: Chico State athlete looks back on Make-A-Wish event

Anna Baytosh
May 5, 2016
Sophomore volleyball player Anna Baytosh looks back at a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Junior pitcher AJ Epstein zones in on a pitch during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats drop in CCAA standings

Anna Baytosh
May 3, 2016
Chico State baseball dropped from first to third
Junior Stuart Bradley focuses in on his target as he delivers the ball. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Erb throws complete game shutout

Anna Baytosh
April 26, 2016
Wildcats win last home series against CCAA rival Sonoma State.
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand winds up during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Chico State baseball team solidifies first in CCAA North Division

Anna Baytosh
April 25, 2016
The Wildcat baseball team pulled ahead in wins for the CCAA North Division.
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand winds up during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Zingg throws first pitch, ‘Cats lose

Anna Baytosh
April 13, 2016
President Zingg threw his last first pitch of a Chico State baseball game.
Sophomore Haley Gilham winds up to throw a pitch in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills on April 8. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Softball team full steam ahead toward the postseason

Anna Baytosh
April 11, 2016
Chico State softball is still bringing the heat with three weeks left until postseason.
Junior shortstop Casey Bennett loads up before a pitch during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Newcomer shortstop worth watching

Anna Baytosh
April 5, 2016
Who do you call a die-hard Giants fan in a Wildcat baseball jersey?
Junior Sonny Cortez looks to the dugout in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Cortez tops CCAA in runs

Anna Baytosh
April 4, 2016
Sonny Cortez, a junior outfielder, is now leading the CCAA as the player with the most runs scored in the conference.
Junior infielder Casey Bennett makes contact during a game against the Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Baseball’s road to Cary, North Carolina, looks promising

Anna Baytosh
March 30, 2016
Chico State baseball inches closer to prized goal.
Junior utility player Cailin Garmon awaits the ball at shortstop. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Lesovsky helps ‘Cats win with home run

Anna Baytosh
March 27, 2016
Brynn Lesovsky wins away game with home run.
Senior shortstop Tony Roque steps into a pitch during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Roque’s field of dreams

Anna Baytosh
March 23, 2016
Senior shortstop Tony Roque is given the surprise of a lifetime.
Senior first basemen Ben Gamba eyes the pitcher in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Senior transfer thrives as new RBI man

Anna Baytosh
March 9, 2016
Holy Names University Hawks transfer Ben Gamba has thrived in a Wildcat uniform, leading the team in RBIs and HRs.
Sophomore Cameron Santos loads up before a pitch in a game against Academy of Art on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Cameron Santos hits first grand slam of baseball career

Anna Baytosh
March 1, 2016
Sophomore infielder Cameron Santos hit his first grand slam in a win.
First-year Ari March prepares to hit the ball during the game against Monterey Bay on Feb. 20. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

First-year softball player makes big impact

Anna Baytosh
February 29, 2016
Ari Marsh proves her importance as a valuable Chico State softball player.
Junior infielder Case Bennett makes contact in a game against Academy of Art on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Wildcat baseball team crushes Holy Names University

Anna Baytosh
February 23, 2016
Chico State baseball team defeated Holy Names University, 18-0.
Junior Sonny Cortez (left) and sophomore Cameron Santos (right) look on before their at bats in a game against Academy of Art on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Top baseball hitters share personal insights

Anna Baytosh
February 22, 2016
The Orion sat down with the first two hitters in the lineup to talk baseball.
Senior Grant Manley winds up to throw the frisbee during a practice on Feb. 9. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Ultimate Frisbee team has its eyes on the prize

Anna Baytosh
February 12, 2016
When playing for the Chico State ultimate Frisbee club team, catching a Frisbee has never been this intense.
Junior Cailin Garmon swings at the ball during the game against Dominican University on Feb. 7. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Softball team wins both in Sunday doubleheader

Anna Baytosh
February 8, 2016
The Wildcat softball team won both games against Dominican University on Feb. 7.
Sophomore Taylor Guy attempts a kill during practice. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Chico State women’s club volleyball jumps into action

Anna Baytosh
February 8, 2016
The Chico State women’s club volleyball team is ready to win.
Senior pitcher A.J. Epstein winds up to pitch against Menlo College on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Baseball team sweeps second consecutive weekend

Anna Baytosh
February 7, 2016
Chico State baseball team wins sixth consecutive game.