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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.
First year pitcher Hunter Haworth tosses the ball to senior Dylan Garcia to beat a Cal State Dominguez Hills batter from getting on base in a game on April 10. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘Cats drop 1st game of series against Gators

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
April 19, 2015
The Wildcats lost their first game of the weekend series against San Francisco State.
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.
Chico State starting pitcher Luke Barker winds up for a pitch during a game. Barker has stepped into the role of starting pitcher for the baseball team's first two Friday games. Photo courtesy of Luke Reid.

Wildcat leads team, steps onto mound as starting pitcher

Dylan Wakefield
March 4, 2015
Chico State graduate student Luke Barker is having his moment in the limelight guiding the Chico State baseball team in a new, pivotal role.
Sophomore Nick Padilla throwing the ball to a teammate in a game against Fresno Pacific University earlier this year. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats take doubleheader sweep against Warriors

James Groh
February 26, 2015
Chico State recorded consecutive wins in their double header Saturday against Cal State Stanislaus.
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.
Sophomore Brad Lohse delivers in a game earlier this season. Photo credit: Salahadin Albutti

Wildcats stay alive in CCAA tourney

Emerson Keenan
May 9, 2014
Chico State comes back to win 10-4 and cements a place in the semifinal against loser of game between UC San Diego and Cal Poly Pomona.
The Wildcats call for a bunt to attempt to advance the runners. Chico state battled San Francisco State in a doubleheader Friday. Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Wildcats shutout Gators in doubleheader sweep

Greg Silvia
March 29, 2014
Dominant pitching was key Friday for the Chico State baseball team as it swept the San Francisco State Gators.
Junior pitcher Alex Mistuloff. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

New Wildcat athletes start strong

Lee Masten
February 25, 2014
Chico State athletes share their first appearances on the field and on the court.