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The Murray State News

The Murray State News

Freshman left-handed pitcher Ethan Lyke strikes out nine batters in the loss to the UK Wildcats. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Pitching shines, bats falter for Racers against Kentucky

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 9, 2023

Sixteen strikeouts was not enough for Murray State baseball as the team took a 6-2 loss at University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 7. The Racers’ pitching staff not only struck out 16 Wildcats in...

Junior catcher Taylor Howell hits a home run in the first inning in game two against Kent State. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Kent State sweeps Racers in two games

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

A two-game home series slipped through the Murray State baseball team’s fingers as they dropped back-to-back games to Kent State University on Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Wednesday, March 1. The Racers...

Sophomore infielder Carson Garner gives sophomre outfielder Dustin Mercer a high-five after scoring for the Racers against the Skyhawks. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Hot bats fail to save baseball from 1-3 start

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor February 23, 2023

College baseball has officially started with Murray State’s baseball team facing action with four games in five days. The Racers won just one of the games, starting the season 1-3. After finishing...

Sophomore infielder Carson Garner returns as a big piece for the Racers as they head into the 2023 season. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Baseball steps up to the plate in new conference

Simon Elfrink, Contributing writer February 9, 2023

A warmer week serves as a welcome reminder Murray State baseball’s return is right around the corner. Head Coach Dan Skirka and the Racers are just days away from retaking the diamond and are determined...


Sophomore infielder Jacob Pennington had 2 hits and two RBIs in the Racers win over SIU on Tuesday, May 3. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Baseball grabs extra innings win on the road

May 4, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] An extra innings contest allowed Murray State’s baseball team to get a win on Southern Illinois University on Tuesday, May 3. The Racers, who defeated...

Graduate center fielder Jake Slunder was 3-3 at the plate in the Racers win against Alabama A&M on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Baseball win streak hits four after 8-2 win at home

May 4, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Following a five-game road trip, the Murray State baseball team returned to Johnny Reagan Field on Tuesday, April 26, where they defeated Alabama A&M...

Sophomore third baseman Bryson Bloomer hit a home run in the third inning against Memphis. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Baseball loses back-to-back non-conference games

April 22, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] After sweeping UT Martin the series before, Murray State baseball dropped back-to-back games against University of Memphis on Monday, April 18, and...

Sophomore infielder Riley Hawthorne was responsible for one of the Racers four hits against the Rebels. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Baseball’s losing skid continues against Ole Miss

April 13, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State baseball’s losing streak hit eight games on Tuesday, April 12, as the Racers lost to the University of Mississippi Rebels 8-2. The...

Junior outfielder Brennan McCullough had two hits and an RBI in the Racers loss to the Salukis. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Baseball drops close game in extra innings

April 10, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State’s baseball team losing streak hit four games as the Racers took an 8-5 loss against Southern Illinois University on Tuesday, April...

Johnny Reagan Field looks to get new renovations in the near future. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Athletics Facility Plan looks to help baseball

September 2, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports editor [email protected]   The Murray State Athletics Facility Master Plan has been working hard to help the stadiums that student athletes perform in and they have...

Senior second baseman Jordan Cozarts teammates greet him as he crosses the plate after hitting a home run against Morehead State. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Historic baseball season comes to a close in loss against SEMO

June 2, 2021

Simon Elfrink Editor-in-Chief [email protected]rraystate.edu After going 30-23 in the regular slate, the Murray State baseball team fought their way all the way through the OVC Tournament before falling...

Redshirt junior first baseman Trey Woosley hits a home run in the second game against Austin Peay. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Baseball finishes historic regular season, secures OVC Tournament appearance

May 24, 2021

Simon Elfrink Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Despite only taking one of the three games against Austin Peay State University at Reagan Field on Thursday, May 20-Friday, May 21, the Murray...

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