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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Ithaca College baseball and softball teams take long road trips each season. Neither team will return to its home field until baseball returns March 22 and softball returns March 23.

Long journey from home: Baseball and softball start first few weeks on the road

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Investigative Editor March 6, 2024
Members of Ithaca College’s softball and baseball teams will have to wait a few weeks into the season to enjoy home-field advantage, but that will not stop players from making the most of the start of the season. 
From left, senior first baseman Matt Fabian reaches out to secure an out against Hobart junior outfielder Joe McCoy.

Baseball’s late comeback falls short against Hobart

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer April 30, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team lost to the Hobart College Statesmen 9–6 on Senior Day April 28 on the Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field.
From left, sophomore first baseman Ryan Laubscher embraces sophomore second baseman Riley Brawdy after the Ithaca College baseball teams victorious home opener. Brawdy notched his third home run of the season to secure the Bombers win.

Baseball hits Scranton out of the park in home opener

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer March 25, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team throttled the University of Scranton Royals 11–1 in its home opener March 22 at Freeman Field. 
From left, freshman infielder Connor Pedersen gets a hit in the Ithaca College baseball teams May 7 win over Union College in the Liberty League Crossover series. The Bombers lost to Catholic University twice May 28 to lose in the NCAA Super Regional.

Baseball drops three-game series to Catholic in NCAA Super Regional

By Laura Ilioaei, Staff Writer June 3, 2022
The Ithaca College baseball team lost to the Catholic University Cardinals in a series May 28 and 29 in the NCAA Super Regional at Freeman Field.
From left, freshman infielder Connor Pedersen watches junior infielder Mike Nauta field a pop-up during the teams May 12 contest against Clarkson University

Baseball earns first regional title in eight years

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor May 26, 2022
The Ithaca College men’s baseball team won its regional bracket May 23 with a 17–2 thrashing over Keystone College. The win marks the first time since 2013 that the program won a regional title and th
Junior outfielder Mike Nauta makes a catch in center field. The Bombers defeated the University of Rochester 8–7 in 10 innings May 13 to advance to the Liberty League Championship game.

Baseball advances to Liberty League title game in extra-innings thriller

By David Schurter, Staff Writer May 15, 2022
The Ithaca College baseball team is one win away from a Liberty League title after defeating the University of Rochester 8–7 in 10 innings May 13.
Senior first baseman Buzz Shirley went 3–4 with three RBIs in game three of the Liberty League Crossover against Union College, helping the college to a 19–3 win.

Baseball wins crossover series advancing to Liberty League Tournament

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer May 9, 2022
After splitting the first two games of the Liberty League Crossover Series on Saturday, May 7 against Union College, the Ithaca College baseball team came into the third game May 8 with their spot in
From left, Clarkson University catcher Mike Nee and Ithaca College senior infielder Buzz Shirley during the colleges 7-3 victory on senior day May 1.

Ithaca College baseball team earns senior day victory

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer May 3, 2022
The Ithaca College baseball team defeated Clarkson University 7–3 on senior day at Freeman Field on May 1. The victory improves the Bombers’ record to 25–10 overall and 13–4 in Liberty League play.  
From left, freshman second baseman Riley Brawdy prepares to field behind senior pitcher Kyle Lambert during the Ithaca College baseball teams 5–2 victory against the University of Rochester on April 23.

Baseball team earns victory over University of Rochester

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer April 26, 2022
The Ithaca College baseball team defeated the No. 22 ranked University of Rochester Yellow Jackets 5–2 in game one of a three game series April 23.
The Ithaca College baseball team held on for a 13–7 victory over Hamilton College on April 5. The win improved the Bombers record to 15–5.

Ithaca College baseball holds off Hamilton College in home opener

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer April 9, 2022
The Ithaca College baseball team made its return to South Hill on April 5, defeating Hamilton College 13–7 in the club’s home opener at Freeman Field.
Junior Ari Field stands at home plate waiting for the pitch.

Club baseball plays junior varsity team in first ever meeting

By Quintin Pelzel, Staff writer April 28, 2021
The Ithaca College junior varsity baseball team played the college’s club baseball team for the first time in Ithaca College history on April 24.
Ithaca College students will be able to attend competitions for baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse and crew. The outdoor track and field teams do not have a home facility for competition.

Liberty League and Ithaca College update spring sport spectator policy

By Arla Davis, Sports editor April 5, 2021
Ithaca College will permit students to attend home athletic contests in person starting April 9. 
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