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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Junior Sonny Cortez looks to the dugout in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Cortez tops CCAA in runs

Anna Baytosh
April 4, 2016
Sonny Cortez, a junior outfielder, is now leading the CCAA as the player with the most runs scored in the conference.
Junior infielder Casey Bennett makes contact during a game against the Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Baseball’s road to Cary, North Carolina, looks promising

Anna Baytosh
March 30, 2016
Chico State baseball inches closer to prized goal.
Sports writer Carlos Islas. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Time to connect baseball to the modern age

Carlos Islas
March 29, 2016
Sports reporter Carlos Islas gives his take on the way baseball is changing.
The Chico State dugout looks on after junior infielder Casey Bennett sprints to first. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Wildcats win close game against UC San Diego

Patrick Pace
March 28, 2016
Wildcats win game 2 in dramatic fashion
Sophomore infielder Cameron Santos celebrates a triple with the dugout in a game against Cal State Monterey Bay. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Strong pitching performance leads Wildcats over Tritons

Carlos Islas
March 27, 2016
The Chico State baseball team defeated the UC San Diego Tritons 7-0 at home on Friday, March 25, thanks to a strong performance by starting pitcher Clayton Gelfand.
Sports writer Gabriella Bermudez. Photo credit: George Johnston

57 years in the making: Baseball reunion with Cuba

Gabriella Bermudez
March 27, 2016
With the president of the United States attending a baseball game in Cuba, the two countries seem to be making up for lost time.
Senior first basemen Ben Gamba eyes the pitcher in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Senior transfer thrives as new RBI man

Anna Baytosh
March 9, 2016
Holy Names University Hawks transfer Ben Gamba has thrived in a Wildcat uniform, leading the team in RBIs and HRs.
Chico Heat co-owners Pat Gillick, left, and Steve Nettleton, center, with Heat mascot Heater the Dragon. Photo credit: Chico Heat

Chico Heat rekindled for 2016 season

Kenta Mcafee
March 8, 2016
Summer baseball is back in Chico as the Heat start back up at Nettleton Stadium.
Junior catcher Dillon Kelley loads up for the pitch in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Kelly’s homer sparks ‘Cats offense in lone weekend win

Kenta Mcafee
March 5, 2016
Junior catcher Dillon Kelley launched a home run to help the 'Cats get a win in a rain-filled weekend.
Carlos Islas, sports writer for The Orion Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

107 years and counting…could this be the year?

Carlos Islas
February 28, 2016
Pray and hope that this is the year of the Chicago Cubs.
Junior outfielder Josh Falco prepares for the pitch in a game against the Acadmey of Art on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Baseball team wins second game against Holy Names

Carlos Islas
February 23, 2016
The Chico State baseball team won its third consecutive game after defeating Holy Names University 14-0 in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Fed. 20.
Junior Sonny Cortez (left) and sophomore Cameron Santos (right) look on before their at bats in a game against Academy of Art on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Top baseball hitters share personal insights

Anna Baytosh
February 22, 2016
The Orion sat down with the first two hitters in the lineup to talk baseball.