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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Junior outfielder Sonny Cortez takes a rip in a game against Point Loma on Feb. 6. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Baseball team wins first game, drops second of doubleheader

Kayla Fitzgerald
February 16, 2016
The Chico State baseball team rebounds in its last game of the series against the Academy of Art Urban Knights.
Junior shortstop Casey Bennett tags out a runner during a game against Menlo College on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Baseball team’s six game win streak snapped

Carlos Islas
February 15, 2016
The Chico State baseball team lost their first game of the season against the Academy of Art on Feb. 12.
First year pitcher Zach Scott warms up before practice on Feb. 3. Photo credit: Carlos Islas

Club baseball gives players a second chance

Jason Spies
February 9, 2016
The Chico State club baseball team gives players who didn't make the school team the opportunity to keep playing competitively.
Senior pitcher A.J. Epstein winds up to pitch against Menlo College on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Baseball team sweeps second consecutive weekend

Anna Baytosh
February 7, 2016
Chico State baseball team wins sixth consecutive game.
Tony Roque jumps high to catch the ball during a scrimmage on Jan. 21. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Baseball team wins opening day with a walk-off

January 31, 2016
Chico State baseball team won the home opener at Nettleton Stadium in an exciting fashion.
Senior pitcher AJ Epstein pitches the ball during a scrimmage on Jan. 21. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Play Ball: Wildcat baseball looks to rebound in 2016

January 30, 2016
The Chico State baseball team begins the season with a new team, but all share the same goal.
Senior second baseman Andrew Carrillo. Photo credit: Carlos Islas

Q&A: baseball superstitions

January 29, 2016
Chico State baseball players sit down with The Orion to discuss their superstitions and routines.
Fourth of July in Nettleton Stadium during the Heat's 2001 season. Photo courtesy of Hunter Hampton.

Chico’s favorite pastime to return this summer

Kenta Mcafee
September 8, 2015
The formerly disbanded baseball team, The Heat, plans to return next summer for Chico fans.
MLB playoff race heats up

MLB playoff race heats up

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
August 31, 2015
With regular season winding down and September just around the corner, California baseball teams gear up for playoffs.
First year outfielder Sean Smith batting against Cal State Dominguez Hills on April 12. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Pioneers pillage ‘Cats

Dylan Wakefield
April 29, 2015
The Chico State baseball team lost last Friday night's home opener to Cal State East Bay.
Junior outfielder Peter Lecce running to first base to beat Cal State Dominguez Hills on April 11. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘Cats take doubleheader over Gators

Matthew Vislosky
April 22, 2015
The Wildcats racked up some late season wins against San Francisco State University.
Junior outfielder Alli Cook prepares to bat on Feb. 27 in a game against San Francisco State. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Mercy rule’ stirs debate among athletes

James Groh
April 22, 2015
A rule that brings a game to an early end when one team has what is viewed as an insurmountable lead draws mixed reactions from players.