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Junior Clayton Gelfand fires a pitch against the Academy of Art on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Baseball team holds ace up its sleeve

Kenta Mcafee
February 16, 2016
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand is having a breakout year and quickly becoming the ace of the staff.
Senior pitcher AJ Epstein pitches the ball during a scrimmage on Jan. 21. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Play Ball: Wildcat baseball looks to rebound in 2016

January 30, 2016
The Chico State baseball team begins the season with a new team, but all share the same goal.
Chico State starting pitcher Luke Barker had a strong final year on the mound for the Wildcats with a 1.73 ERA and also won the Bud Hanna Outstanding Scholar Athlete award. Photo courtesy of Luke Reid.

Wildcat baseball wraps up worst season in 2 decades

Lars Gustafson
May 3, 2015
Chico State's team failed to make playoffs after being ranked eighth overall nationally headed into this season.
First year pitcher Hunter Haworth tosses the ball to senior Dylan Garcia to beat a Cal State Dominguez Hills batter from getting on base in a game on April 10. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘Cats drop 1st game of series against Gators

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
April 19, 2015
The Wildcats lost their first game of the weekend series against San Francisco State.
Junior infielder Andrew Carrillo bats against the the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters on March 27. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Wildcat transfer claws his way to top of pack

Dylan Wakefield
April 8, 2015
Junior Andrew Carrillo from Azusa Pacific University is earning his stripes during his first year with the baseball team.
Senior outfielder Connor Huesers staying alert on the outfield during a game against Sonoma State on Feb. 27. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Wildcats drop doubleheader

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
April 6, 2015
After a win Thursday night, Chico State lost both games of a double header against Cal State Los Angeles on Friday.
Junior infielder Andrew Carrillo attempting to catch a fly ball on March 27 against the Otters. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘Cats win first and fourth to split 4-game series

Dylan Wakefield
March 31, 2015
After a promising start with a win Friday, the 'Cats fell to a doubleheader sweep and salvaged the split with a win in Sunday's final.
Senior pitcher Derek Sesma on the mound during practice on Feb. 13 Photo credit: George Johnston

Wildcats lose series finale

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
March 24, 2015
Chico State's baseball team lost their series 3-1 to Cal Poly Pomona with a loss on Sunday.
Chico State's junior pitcher, Torgen Soderlund throwing the baseball during a game against the Sonoma State Seawolves on Feb 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats overpower Cal State San Bernardino

Julie Ortega
March 15, 2015
The 'Cats beat Cal State San Bernardino on Friday to snap a four-game losing streak.
Junior first baseman Matt Jacobson up to bat against Sonoma State on Feb. 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats drop both games in double header

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
March 12, 2015
The baseball team lost two games on Saturday against UC San Diego.
Chico State's Dave Taylor head Baseball Coach talking to the team during a time up on the game against the Sonoma State Seawolves on Feb 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

‘Cats flourish in Raley Field

Kevin Lucena
March 6, 2015
The Chico State baseball team bounced back on Sunday, after a two game skid the day before.