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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Boo(g) Who?!

Justin Couchot
August 25, 2017
Getting to know a new member of the Oakland Athletics with a little name fun!

’Cats win against the Toros

Marc Wilson
March 28, 2017

The Chico State Baseball team bounced back from its first and only loss of conference play in the last game with two big wins against Cal State Dominguez Hills. After winning the first game scoring 17-4,...

Improvements needed for concussion protocols

Marc Wilson
March 5, 2017

The concussion protocol for collegiate and professional sports is flawed and needs to be improved. Athletes who have suffered any dramatic head injury should not be allowed to return and play that same...

Sonny Cortez warms up, getting ready to bat. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Chico State baseball loses on a walk off

Anna Baytosh
February 7, 2017
Wildcat baseball was defeated by Point Loma with a walk off win in San Diego, Calif.

Baseball curses broken

Jordan Jarrell
October 29, 2016

The Chico State baseball team is no stranger to curses. Whether it's the 17-year National Championship drought or the near misses in the playoffs, the Wildcats luck hasn't shown on the diamond. Chico...

Junior Stuart Bradley throws a pitch during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats seek playoff birth heading into weekend

Carlos Islas and Jacob Auby
May 6, 2016
With the season coming to an end, the Chico State baseball team hopes to seal their spot in the CCAA Championship tournament and qualify for the NCAA tournament.
Junior pitcher AJ Epstein zones in on a pitch during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats drop in CCAA standings

Anna Baytosh
May 3, 2016
Chico State baseball dropped from first to third
Carlos Islas, sports reporter. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Opening day is a holiday

Carlos Islas
April 28, 2016
The Orion went around to ask students about the new season for their baseball teams.
Sophomore Cameron Santos zeroes in on the pitcher during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats split doubleheader in CCAA matchup

Kenta Mcafee
April 26, 2016
The baseball team split their Saturday doubleheader in a rivalry matchup.
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand winds up during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Zingg throws first pitch, ‘Cats lose

Anna Baytosh
April 13, 2016
President Zingg threw his last first pitch of a Chico State baseball game.
Senior Ben Gamba sprints to first base in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Errors cost ‘Cats the win

Carlos Islas
April 13, 2016
The Chico State baseball team lost 2-4 against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Saturday, April 9.
Senior Ben Gamba waits for the ball in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Chico State baseball team splits doubleheader

Patrick Pace
April 8, 2016
'Cats split two thrilling games against Cal State East Bay.