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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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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.
Senior third baseman Dylan Garcia runs toward first base on April 11 in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Power hitter a rock for Wildcats in difficult season

Matthew Vislosky // April 29, 2015
Chico State's baseball team has been struggling, but senior third baseman Dylan Garcia has made it a year worth remembering.
Senior outfielder Connor Huesers batting against Cal State Dominguez Hills on Feb. 10. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘Cats take 1st game of series against Toros

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // April 14, 2015
Chico State took advantage of mistakes by Cal Sate Dominguez Hills to win the first game of series.
Senior outfielder Connor Huesers staying alert on the outfield during a game against Sonoma State on Feb. 27. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Wildcats drop doubleheader

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // April 6, 2015
After a win Thursday night, Chico State lost both games of a double header against Cal State Los Angeles on Friday.
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.
Senior pitcher Derek Sesma on the mound during practice on Feb. 13 Photo credit: George Johnston

Wildcats lose series finale

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // March 24, 2015
Chico State's baseball team lost their series 3-1 to Cal Poly Pomona with a loss on Sunday.
Chico State's senior outfielder Connor Huesers up to bat during a game against the Sonoma State Seawolves on Feb 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

‘Cats split doubleheader against Cal State San Bernardino

Matthew Vislosky // March 16, 2015
The Wildcats came away with a win and a lost against Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday.
Junior pitcher A.J. Epstein throws a player out attempting to steal a base during practice. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

‘Cats kick off 4-game series with a win

Matthew Vislosky // February 23, 2015
The 'Cats start the weekend out right with a commanding victory against Cal State Stanislaus.
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