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William Curless preparing to toss a pitch against Simpson University on Friday. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Curless tosses a gem for the win against Simpson

Ricardo Tovar // February 10, 2019

The first at-bat of the game was a double off Wildcats' starting pitcher William Curless, the next at-bat a single and seemingly right after that a throwing error caused a runner to score-- all before...

Eight athletes to be inducted into Chico State Hall of Fame

Andrew Baumgartner // August 28, 2018

Chico State's history will come to the forefront as the Chico State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2018 will be inducted at the Bell Memorial Union September 22 at 5:30pm. This year's class is made...

Junior pitcher Dalton Erb throws a ball during practice. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Wildcat wins Pitching Hero of the Week

Anna Baytosh // May 14, 2016
Junior pitcher Dalton Erb earns hero status by throwing a complete game shutout for the 'Cats to cap off a successful April.
Head coach Dave Taylor looks at his bench during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Coach Taylor: ‘I have the best job in the country’

Jason Spies // May 3, 2016
Chico State head baseball coach Dave Taylor has been a key part in the success of the program for nearly 20 years.
Senior third baseman Dylan Garcia runs to first base during a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills on April 11. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Wildcats struggle in 10-2 loss

Lars Gustafson // April 18, 2015
The Chico State Wildcats lost to the Cal State University Stanislaus 10-2 in Turlock.
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.
Senior third baseman Dylan Garcia hitting the ball against the Otters on March 27. Garcia was a perfect 4-for-4 against the Golden Eagles last Saturday. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Wildcats give up 3 games to L.A.

Lars Gustafson // April 7, 2015
The Chico State Wildcats lost every game except one, in a four game series against the Golden Eagles.
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.
The Chico State baseball team plays on March 1 at Raley Field in Sacramento, where they won against Sonoma State in the Capital City Clash. Photo credit: Kevin Lucena

Wildcats come out victorious in Capital City Clash

Kevin Lucena // March 10, 2015
The Chico State men's baseball team went to Raley Field in Sacramento on March 1 to take on Sonoma State in the annual event game.
First-year pitcher Haley Gilham launches the ball on the Chico State softball field in a game against University of Hawaii on Feb. 12. Photo credit: John Domogma

Pitch perfect: Making decisions on the mound

Dylan Wakefield // February 18, 2015
With softball and baseball season underway, sports writer Dylan Wakefield talked to Chico State pitchers to find out some of the things that go through their minds while they play.
Peter Miller, catcher for the Chico State baseball team, practices for an upcoming coming game. Miller's efforts helped the Wildcats achieve the conference lead in least amount of stolen bases last season. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Senior catcher thrives in Wildcat baseball program

Dylan Wakefield // February 3, 2015
Peter Miller is entering his final season with the Chico State baseball team, hoping to take the team back to the playoffs for the third straight year.

Wildcats walk-off for the win this season

Lee Masten // April 29, 2014
The Chico State softball and baseball teams have been through a series of walk-off success this year.
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