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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. 
Senior Garrett Callaghan and first-year graduate student Buzz Shirley said they are prepared to get back to competition and establish the Bombers as a contender in the Liberty League

Baseball team ready to contend for the Liberty League

By Tommy Mumau, Staff Writer March 25, 2021
After an interrupted first season as manager, head coach David Valesente and the Ithaca College baseball team look to swing for the fences.
George Valesente announced his retirement after 41 seasons as the Bombers head baseball coach. Valesente never had a losing season during his tenure.

Legendary baseball coach to retire after 41 seasons

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor June 25, 2019
George Valesente has coached the Ithaca College men's baseball team for 41 years and recently announced his retirement effective July 31.
Sophomore shortstop Jack Lynch grounds the ball during the Bombers 6–5 win over SUNY Oswego on April 2.

Baseball defeats SUNY Oswego in walk-off thriller

By Mikayla Rovenolt, Staff Writer April 9, 2019
The Ithaca College baseball team defeated SUNY Oswego 6–5 April 2 off of a walk-off sacrifice fly by senior right fielder Garrett Snyder.
Junior first baseman Andrew Bailey gets the out against senior outfielder Drew Delasiis on April 28 at Freeman Field.

Baseball splits doubleheader on Senior Day

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2018
The Ithaca College baseball won the first game of a doubleheader, but lost the second game on Senior Day on April 28 at Freeman Field.
Weather affecting Freeman Field, home of the Ithaca College baseball caused the team to postpone three home games this season.

Freeman Field faces frequent flooding early in season

By Andrew Sullivan, Senior Writer April 25, 2018
The Ithaca College baseball team has struggled to play home games so far this season due to uncooperative weather making Freeman Field unplayable.
Baseball splits doubleheader against Houghton College

Baseball splits doubleheader against Houghton College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2018
The Ithaca College baseball team split a doubleheader against Houghton College on April 23 at Freeman Field.
Freshman shortstop Jack Lynch tags Dennis Rudolph, Elmira College senior outfielder, out at second during the Bombers 5–3 victory April 8.

Baseball earns two victories against Elmira College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2018
The Ithaca College baseball team took down Elmira College in both games on April 7 and 8 at Freeman Field.
Junior catcher Adam Gallagher gets ready to hit the ball against Stevens Institute of Technology on March 25.

Baseball splits double header against Stevens

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor March 26, 2018
The Ithaca College baseball team defeated Stevens Institute of Technology 4–3, but lost the second game 7–2.
Sophomore outfielder Sam Little swinging at the pitch in the Bombers doubleheader against Utica College at Freeman Field. The team defeated the Pioneers 14–1 and 8–1.

Baseball goes two-for-three against Utica College

By Jeb Biggart and Samantha Cavalli May 3, 2017
The baseball team welcomed Utica College for a three-game showdown April 29–30. The Bombers won both games April 29 and lost their game April 30.
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