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Five infielders walking down the first base line getting ready to run some drills.

Anticipating the first pitch with Chico State Baseball

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // February 2, 2022

For the first time since March 28, 2020, the No. 25 ranked Chico State Baseball team will begin their 2022 season in a four-game series against the Saint Martin’s Saints.  After not playing...

The Chico State baseball team looks on during an important game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Wildcats lose game in final inning

Gabriella Bermudez // May 13, 2016
Chico State baseball drops game in final inning on second day of the CCAA tournament.
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 Josh Falco loads up in a game against the Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Wright shines in loss against Broncos

Patrick Pace // April 21, 2016
Junior Grant Wright breaks down after six shutout innings.
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.
Junior Sonny Cortez runs down the first base line in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats salvage series with final win

Danielle Pubill // March 1, 2016
Chico State baseball team kept the lead to win with a score of 6-3.
Junior Clayton Gelfand fires a pitch against the Academy of Art on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Baseball team holds ace up its sleeve

Kenta Mcafee // February 16, 2016
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand is having a breakout year and quickly becoming the ace of the staff.
Chico State starting pitcher Luke Barker had a strong final year on the mound for the Wildcats with a 1.73 ERA and also won the Bud Hanna Outstanding Scholar Athlete award. Photo courtesy of Luke Reid.

Wildcat baseball wraps up worst season in 2 decades

Lars Gustafson // May 3, 2015
Chico State's team failed to make playoffs after being ranked eighth overall nationally headed into this season.
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 infielder Andrew Carrillo bats against the the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters on March 27. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Wildcat transfer claws his way to top of pack

Dylan Wakefield // April 8, 2015
Junior Andrew Carrillo from Azusa Pacific University is earning his stripes during his first year with the baseball team.
Junior infielder Andrew Carrillo attempting to catch a fly ball on March 27 against the Otters. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘Cats win first and fourth to split 4-game series

Dylan Wakefield // March 31, 2015
After a promising start with a win Friday, the 'Cats fell to a doubleheader sweep and salvaged the split with a win in Sunday's final.
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