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Baseball relies on strong pitching for upcoming season

Baseball relies on strong pitching for upcoming season

By Jack Hamilton, Staff Writer • February 28, 2018

After achieving a 30–13 record in the 2017 spring season and reaching the NCAA Division III New York Regional Tournament, the Ithaca College baseball team is looking to succeed by rallying behind the...

Tim Locastro, Ithaca College former student, played on the baseball team as a shortstop from 2011 to 2013.

Former student called up to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers

By Andrew Sullivan and Caitie Ihrig • October 4, 2017
Tim Locastro, Ithaca College former student, was called up to the MLB Sept. 29 by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sophomore first baseman John Peterson stretching across the base line to get freshman outfielder Kyle Trombley of the Yellowjackets out at first base in the Bombers game against the University of Rochester.

Baseball keeps winning streak alive with two wins

By Max O'Neill, Staff Writer • April 24, 2017
The baseball team shut out SUNY New Paltz April 22, while on April 23, the Bombers defeated the University of Rochester in walk-off fashion.
On the left, sophomore Adam Gallagher swings with an Easton bat while David Barton 67, on the right, swings with a wooden bat.

The history of wooden to metal baseball bats

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017
Louisville Slugger, in 1884, was the first brand to make bats and now there are many companies competing to make the best bat with the current technology.
Junior pitcher Jack Morello practices his pitching at Freeman Field on March 31. Ithaca College is the fourth school the Los Angeles native has attended in the last three years.

Junior pitcher transitions to fourth college

By Alyssa Curtis, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017
After suffering a shoulder injury his freshman year of college, junior pitcher Jack Morello has been crossing the country finding the college for him.
Starting junior pitcher Robby Buffis in mid-pitch. He pitched five innings, gave up 10 hits, and struck out three batters in the win against SUNY Oneonta.

Baseball makes a comeback to defeat SUNY Oneonta 12–6

By Max O'Neill, Staff Writer • March 31, 2017
IC baseball gave up an early lead in the second inning, but with the help of timely hitting, the Bombers were able to comeback and win 12–6.
Baseball sets sights on making regionals

Baseball sets sights on making regionals

By Jack Hamilton, Staff Writer • March 1, 2017
After winning the Empire 8 Championship for the fifth straight time, the baseball team is setting their sights on making it to nationals.
On left, senior left-handed pitcher Benji Parkes is 4–3 on the season with 44 strikeouts. On right, freshman left-handed batter Sam Little has a .306 batting average so far this season.

Left-handers and right-handers go head to head on the diamond

By Danielle Allentuck and Luke Harbur • April 26, 2016
In the baseball world, there are many differences between being left-handed and right-handed.
Fifth-year starting pitcher John Prendergast spent all of last season recovering from Tommy John Surgery. He is now making his way back into the starting rotation.

Pitch Perfect: Senior battles back from Tommy John surgery

By Lauren Murray, Assistant Sports Editor • March 30, 2016
Fifth-year starting pitcher John Prendergast is back on the pitchers mound for the Bombers after missing majority of last season recovering from Tommy John Surgery.
Freshman Sam and Webb Little pose before the baseball teams practice March 9 in Freeman Field. The twin brothers are making an immediate impact for the Bombers.

Freshman twin brothers hit it out of the ballpark

By Nick Fustor, Staff Writer • March 9, 2016
Freshman twins Sam and Webb Little take the diamond for the Bombers.
Senior Ryan Contegni pitches during one of the Bombers games last season. The team finished last season with a 20–14 record.

Baseball seeks strong spring season

By Nick Fustor, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016
The baseball team enters the 2016 season hoping to rely on its veteran talent to help them win back-to-back Empire 8 Championship titles.
Senior designated batter Zach Pidgeon charges to first base after a hit during the baseball teams game March 31 against SUNY Oneonta at Hoy Field.

Senior linebacker springs into action for Bombers football team

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • November 4, 2015
Senior Zach Pidgeon has not only played on the varsity baseball team for the past four years, but also is a part of the Bombers football team this fall.
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