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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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

The Chico State baseball team had a rough weekend in Monterey Bay, dropping three of four games to the Otters.They are now 13-7 through their first 20 games of the season, 9-5 in conference.Game one, which...

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

Two weeks ago I wrote criticizing the Chico State baseball team's lack of power this year.Through their first eight games, the Wildcats' baseball team had only hit one home run, and had a .255 team average....

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

The Chico State baseball team was able to overcome a couple of early defensive mistakes in game one to complete the four-game sweep of San Francisco State, winning by scores of 7-5 and 10-0. They are...

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

The Chico State baseball team that had been struggling to hit for power brought their bats to Sonoma State, breaking out with three home runs in four games over the weekend. The Wildcats took three of...

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

Austin Schreiber
February 22, 2018

Although many people feel that steroid users are cheaters who don't deserve awards, I believe that outstanding players should still be allowed in the Hall of Fame. Let me tell you why.Only four players...

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

With Sunday's double-header cancelled due to unplayable field conditions, let's take a closer look at how this year's Chico State baseball team stacks up against last years. In regards to their record,...

Casey Costello delivers a pitch against Stanislaus State

Casey Costello continues to dominate on the mound

Austin Schreiber
February 16, 2018

Senior pitcher Casey Costello came out on top in a pitchers duel Friday as the Wildcats defeated Stanislaus State 1-0. Costello was able to keep the Warriors quiet for seven innings, limiting them to just...

Blake McFadden, the left hander pitcher from Northwest Nazarene, warms up before the 3:30pm game on February 9th by catching football passes from his teammates. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Photo of the day

Martin Chang
February 14, 2018

Blake McFadden, the left handed pitcher from Northwest Nazarene, warms up before the 3:30pm game on February 9th by catching football passes from his teammates.

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

Thanks to Dustin Miller's clutch three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth, the Chico State baseball team was able to secure the series win against Northwest Nazarene Saturday afternoon. They won...

Wildcats third baseman Cameron Santos rounds second base in the matchup Friday against Fresno Pacific. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Fresno Pacific snaps Wildcats 15 game home win streak

Andrew Baumgartner
February 3, 2018

The Chico State Wildcats dropped the series finale Saturday afternoon to Fresno Pacific by a score of 6-3. On a sunny day at Nettleton stadium Chico State scored first with an RBI single by designated...

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

Cameron Santos is a senior infielder on Chico State’s baseball team and was recently awarded preseason first-team honors for the all-west region. When asked about first-team honors, Santos said,...

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

After going 45-11 overall and 34-4 in conference last year, the Chico State baseball team has a tough reputation to live up to this year.Winning baseball has been a staple for the Wildcats the past few...