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Sophomore infielder Riley Brawdy fields a ball during the Ithaca College baseball team's 8–5 comeback win over the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles on May 2.

Baseball secures comeback win over Brockport

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • May 4, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles 8–5 on the Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field on May 2.
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, Sports Editor • 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 shortstop Connor Pedersen tells first-year student designated hitter Matt Curtis to slide as he approaches home.

Bombers take both games of doubleheader over St. Lawrence

By Ryan Collins, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team swept its doubleheader against the St. Lawrence University Saints on April 3 on Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field, completing a three-game sweep. 
Sophomore pitcher Dan Kellachan threw three innings in the first game of a doubleheader against the University of Rochester on March 24. Kellachan only allowed one earned run and four hits in his relief appearance.

Baseball breaks even with Rochester in home doubleheader

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • March 26, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team split its doubleheader against the University of Rochester Yellowjackets on March 24 on Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field.
From left, sophomore first baseman Ryan Laubscher embraces sophomore second baseman Riley Brawdy after the Ithaca College baseball team's 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, Sports Editor • 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, sophomore Colin Leyner and senior Matt Fabian helped the Ithaca College baseball team to within one win of the Division III College World Series in 2022. This year, they hope to be back.

Baseball looks to double down on 2022 success

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • March 1, 2023
After falling one game short of the Division III College World Series in 2022, the No. 19 ranked Ithaca College baseball is getting ready for a new season.
From left, freshman infielder Connor Pedersen gets a hit in the Ithaca College baseball team's 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 team's 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
The Ithaca College baseball team dismantled the University of Rochester 18–5 in the Liberty League Championship game to earn its first Liberty League title in program history May 14.

Baseball throttles Rochester for first Liberty League title

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • May 15, 2022
After an extra-innings win over the University of Rochester to reach the Liberty League Championship game, the Ithaca College baseball team destroyed the Yellowjackets 18–5 May 14.
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, Co-Sports Editor • 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
Sophomore pitcher Nate Scott threw a complete game for the Bombers in game two of the Liberty League Crossover Series, helping the college to a 7–3 win.

Baseball splits series with Union to keep playoff hopes alive

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • May 9, 2022
The Bombers found itself fighting its spot in the Liberty League Tournament after losing the first game by a score of 5–2 and winning the second 7–3.
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