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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 starting pitcher Luke Barker winds up for a pitch during a game. Barker has stepped into the role of starting pitcher for the baseball team's first two Friday games. Photo courtesy of Luke Reid.

Wildcat leads team, steps onto mound as starting pitcher

Dylan Wakefield
March 4, 2015
Chico State graduate student Luke Barker is having his moment in the limelight guiding the Chico State baseball team in a new, pivotal role.
Brooke Bowen, forward on the women's basketball team, listens to her favorite song, "Fight Night," outside of Butte Station. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Music pumps up Wildcats’ performance

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
February 22, 2015
Chico State athletes talk about the songs that help them get ready for their games.
First-year pitcher Haley Gilham launches the ball on the Chico State softball field in a game against University of Hawaii on Feb. 12. Photo credit: John Domogma

Pitch perfect: Making decisions on the mound

Dylan Wakefield
February 18, 2015
With softball and baseball season underway, sports writer Dylan Wakefield talked to Chico State pitchers to find out some of the things that go through their minds while they play.

Chico State battles Sunbirds in season opener

Matthew Vislosky
February 16, 2015
After losing their first game of the season on Friday, the 'Cats came back on Saturday to split their double header against the Sunbirds.
Pitcher A.J. Epstein throws a player out attempting to steal a base during practice. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

‘Cats fall in season opener

Breanna Barnard
February 15, 2015
The Chico State baseball team lost its season opener against Fresno Pacific University.
The San Francisco Giants' World Series championship trophies on display at Aaron Ray Clark Memorial Field House in Chico on Jan. 31. Thousands of fans showed up at the event to get a glimpse of and take photos with the trophies. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Giants’ World Series trophies swing by Chico

Dariush Azmoudeh
February 6, 2015
The San Francisco Giants are touring around California to give their fans a chance to see the three trophies the team has won in the past six years.
Dave Taylor keeps the team on its toes with fly balls and grounders during practice on Friday. The Wildcat baseball team is looking to make it to the Division II College World Series for the second year in a row. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Chico State baseball team season preview

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
January 28, 2015
As the baseball team gets ready to start its season, we offer an in-depth look at this year's team.
Corey Silverstrom practices at Acker Gym on Jan 22. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcat athletes’ game-day superstitions

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
January 26, 2015
The Orion interviewed three Chico State athletes to talk about some of their unique superstitions and game-day routines.

Sports fandom brings endless thrill

Matt Murphy
November 11, 2014
As a sports fan, fleeting moments of joy will always outweigh the suffering.
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