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The Wildcats shuffling around the dugout preparing to take the field on Feb. 8 at Chico State. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

Series opener against Colorado Mesa canceled due to rain

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // February 11, 2025

The upcoming baseball series at Nettleton Stadium against the Colorado Mesa Mavericks has been changed due to weather concerns.   The series will now look like this: Thursday (Feb. 13):...

Ayden Nordby makes contact with the ball, hitting a ground ball single on Feb. 8 at Chico State. Nordby’s batting average is .273.

Wildcats dominate Saturday doubleheader for second series win of the season

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // February 10, 2025

The Chico State Wildcats won their second series of the season after winning both games in a doubleheader Saturday afternoon against the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks. The Wildcat bats were alive early...

Chico State junior Daniel Vierra at the plate for the Wildcats against San Francisco State Gators. Taken on March 4 by Lukas Mann.

Wildcats drop series after explosive first innings’ from the Gators

Lukas Mann, Reporter // March 5, 2024

The San Francisco State Gators (12-6, 6-2 CCAA) took game one of Monday’s doubleheader with an impressive display of hitting, putting up 13 runs on 16 hits 13-9.  The Gators got off to a quick start...

Chico State freshman Michael Baker following his first home run of the 2024 season. Photograph taken by Will G. MacNeil.

Chico State baseball splits conference opening series against Cal Poly Pomona

Lukas Mann, Reporter // February 27, 2024

Chico State baseball closed out the series on a high note following an explosive sixth inning from the Wildcat bats. Game 1: Chico State baseball (7-2, 2-2 CCAA) took their first loss of the season...

Senior starting pitcher Dylan Day on the mound for Chico State. Taken by Lukas Mann on Feb. 9.

Chico State baseball comes back to complete series sweep

Lukas Mann, Reporter // February 11, 2024

The Yellowjackets were the team to strike first when they got out to an early three-run lead, after a less-than-ideal start to the game for senior starting pitcher Dylan Day. Poor execution opened the...

Ethan Lay on the mound facing the Montana State Billings. Taken by Lukas Mann on Feb. 8.

Wildcats men’s baseball take both games in season opening doubleheader

Lukas Mann, Reporter // February 8, 2024

The Chico State men’s baseball team got off to a hot start, opening the season by taking both games of the doubleheader Thursday against the Montana State University Billings (14-2) and (3-1).  In...

Jacob Jablonski at bat, photo courtesy of Chico State Athletics

Wildcats snag 1-2 record at the Houston Winter Invitational

Alex Poletti, Sports Editor // February 9, 2023

The Chico State baseball team made a trip to Houston earlier this month to compete against some of the division's toughest teams at the Houston Winter Invitational. This marks the first time since 2017...

Junior first baseman Willie Lajoie hits a single to center field.

Chico State baseball avoids sweep in dominant fashion

Johnny Maldonado, Reporter // May 4, 2022

During the four-game series it looked as if Cal State Monterey Bay would walk away with four victories, but the Wildcats were looking for vengeance in their final home game.  Game one had two...

On March 25, a group of Wildcat players looks toward the field as they play the San Marcos Cougars at Nettleton Stadium winning 18-4.

Wildcat baseball splits crucial conference matchup between San Bernardino Coyotes

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // April 20, 2022

Chico State Baseball (29-11) traveled to San Bernardino and played the Coyotes (21-17) over the weekend at Fiscalini Field in a four-game California Collegiate Athletic Association conference matchup...

Wildcat Jeffrey Ray scoring a run against the Toros.

Wildcats rally at Nettleton stadium for a ‘Night of Champions’

Javier Hernandez and Alejandro Meija Meija // April 11, 2022

Night of Champions Prior to the No. 13 Chico State Baseball taking the mound, Chico State commemorated their two West Region Champions: men’s cross country and men’s basketball. The Chico State...

On March 25, the Wildcats players are greeting infielders after getting out of the first inning. Chico State defeated San Marcos 18-4 at Nettleton Stadium.

Wildcat baseball finesses 25th win over Golden Eagles

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // April 6, 2022

The No. 13 Chico State Baseball team (25-7) traveled south and played the Los Angeles Golden Eagles (12-8), winning three games of four played with sophomore outfielder, Grady Morgan earning himself the...

On March 25, 2022. sophomore shortstop Elijah Jackson slides into third base off of a sacrifice fly. The Wildcats defeated the Cougars 18-4 at Nettleton Stadium. Jackson went 3 for 3 at the plate.

Wildcats slide past San Marcos Cougars, winning 3 games over the weekend

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // March 31, 2022

The No. 18 Chico State Baseball team (22-6) hosted the San Marcos Cougars (10-16) this past weekend at Nettleton Stadium, winning three of four games played and setting a school record, scoring 10 runs...

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