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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Right fielder Kyle Blakeman launches a home run in the third inning against Cal Poly Pomona Photo credit: Martin Chang

Chico State baseball wins on wild pitch in first CCAA tournament game

Austin Schreiber
May 11, 2018
Chico State shortstop Wendy Cardinali is carried off the field by teammates Haley Gilham and Amanda Flores. Cardinali made a diving catch at shortstop with the tieing run at third base and the go-ahead run at second to end the game. Photo Courtesy: Janna Weiss Photography

After 50 years of waiting, Chico State softball’s ‘Team 50’ wins CCAA championship

Austin Schreiber
May 6, 2018
Chico State first basemanRJ Hassey tags out Stanislaus State's John Holleran at first base after a wild throw during the second game played on May 4. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Larson, Beavers throw two-hitter to finish Chico State baseball regular season

Austin Schreiber
May 5, 2018

Baseball brawls keep rivalries alive

Austin Schreiber
April 28, 2018
Chico State Head Coach Dave Taylor makes a mound visit and brings his whole infield in following back-to-back errors against Northwest Nazarene. Photo credit: Austin Schreiber

Defense has been an issue for Chico State baseball in 2018 season

Austin Schreiber
April 28, 2018
Chico State baseball shortstop Casey Henderson is one of two Wildcats to start in every game this season as of April 22. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Wildcat of the Week: Senior Baseball Edition #2

Austin Schreiber, Kate Angeles, and Caitlyn Young
April 25, 2018
Kyle Blakeman celebrates with fellow seniors RJ Hassey, 22, and Cameron Santos, 23, following his solo home run Sunday. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Seniors finish strong as Wildcats baseball takes 3 of 4 from Toros

Austin Schreiber
April 23, 2018
Alex DeVito prepares to launch a home run against Cal State San Marcos. Photo credit: Austin Schreiber

Chico State baseball heating up before playoffs before final homestands

Austin Schreiber
April 16, 2018
The four Chico State seniors Karli Skowrup, Haley Gilham, Cyrena Taylor and Mia Quintero all have been a crucial part of the Wildcat's 39-3 season. Skowrup currently leads the CCAA in RBIs while Gilham leaves Chico State as the all time wins leader. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Wildcats softball sweeps Seawolves on senior day in Chico

Austin Schreiber and Martin Chang
April 15, 2018

Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani eyes Babe Ruth as possible two-way player

Austin Schreiber
April 13, 2018
This week's Wildcat's of the week participate in the "two ball drill" on a rainy day in Chico. Photo credit: Justin Couchot

Wildcat of the Week: Senior Baseball Edition #1

Austin Schreiber
April 11, 2018
One of the many flumes located along the trail. Photo credit: Austin Schreiber

Take a day trip to the Flumes

Austin Schreiber
April 8, 2018

Top five moments from MLB opening weekend

Austin Schreiber
April 2, 2018
Kyle Blakeman prepares to swing at the pitch Photo credit: Austin Schreiber

Blakeman’s big day not enough to get Wildcat’s baseball the win

Austin Schreiber
March 29, 2018
Third base coach Jose Garcia looks at one of his players on first base to give him a sign. Photo Credit: Alex Grant

Chico State Assistant baseball Coach Joe Garcia talks hitters’ approach

Austin Schreiber
March 28, 2018

California MLB teams make final cuts, prepare for the season

Austin Schreiber
March 27, 2018
RJ Hassey led off for the Wildcats Sunday and doubled to left field.

Poor starting pitching and five errors lead to series split for Chico State

Austin Schreiber
March 26, 2018
Chico State's 13 runs, 17 hits and nine run seventh inning helped overcome their six errors in game one of the doubleheader.

Chico State baseball overcomes six errors in split with San Bernardino

Austin Schreiber
March 25, 2018
AT&T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, on opening day 2017. Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson

California MLB teams make final cuts, prepare for the season

Austin Schreiber
March 23, 2018
Manager Dave Taylor makes a mound visit to talk with relief pitcher Anthony Baleto Photo credit: Austin Schreiber

Late inning losses spoil series for Chico State baseball

Austin Schreiber
March 12, 2018
Senior shortstop Casey Henderson launches a ball down the left field line Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

With power hitting on the rise, Chico State baseball is too

Austin Schreiber
March 9, 2018
RJ Hassey watches the ball soar. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Tyler Stofiel hits first career home run as Wildcats complete four-game sweep of San Francisco Gators

Austin Schreiber
March 6, 2018
Anthony Baleto closes out the game for the Wildcats against San Francisco State. Photo credit: Austin Schreiber

Stellar relief pitching leads Chico State baseball past San Francisco State

Austin Schreiber
March 5, 2018
Guard Madison Wong dribbles the ball up the court in Chico State's first round playoff matchup against Cal State LA. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Branham and McFerren lead Chico State basketball to first round playoff victories

Austin Schreiber
February 28, 2018
The Wildcats celebrate a home run Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Wildcats offense shows up as power surge leads Wildcats past Seawolves

Austin Schreiber
February 25, 2018

Why are steroid users still being left out of the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Austin Schreiber
February 22, 2018
Chico State dugout watches the opposing pitcher Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Chico State baseball struggling to match last year’s offensive performance

Austin Schreiber
February 19, 2018
Casey Costello delivers a pitch against Stanislaus State

Casey Costello continues to dominate on the mound

Austin Schreiber
February 16, 2018
Center fielder Dustin Miller prepares to launch a home run in the 8th inning Photo credit: Austin Schreiber

Dustin Miller’s three-run blast lifts Wildcats over Northwest Nazarene

Austin Schreiber
February 11, 2018
Junior outfielder Ari Marsh finished the day going 5-8 with two RBIs and a stolen base in the double header. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Monahan throws no hitter as Wildcats complete four-game sweep of San Bernardino

Austin Schreiber
February 11, 2018
Second baseman Brian Pozos hits a triple for 2 RBIs in the bottom of the seventh inning in the first game of the double header against Fresno Pacific. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Chico State baseball start season with sweep

Austin Schreiber
February 3, 2018
Senior Cameron Santos jogs off the field after making a play. Photo Courtesy: Cameron Santos

Despite preseason honors, Wildcats’ Santos keeps individual stats in perspective

Austin Schreiber
January 31, 2018

Despite strong postseason, Eagles still face uphill battle in Super Bowl LII

Austin Schreiber
January 27, 2018
Wildcats warm up prior to the 2017 season Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

New year, same mindset for Chico State baseball

Austin Schreiber
January 22, 2018
Players listen in as coach Greg Clink leads the huddle of a timeout. Photo credit: Julia Maldonado

Wildcats roll over Jacks

Austin Schreiber
January 20, 2018
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