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Sophomore infielder Carson Garner hits a home run to give the Racers an 8-7 win over the North Alabama Lions on Tuesday, April 25. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Garner’s homer caps mid-week victory

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

Seven unanswered runs ended with a walkoff home run for the Murray State baseball team, as the Racers defeated the University of North Alabama Lions on...

Sophomore infielder Riley Hawthorne gets a hit to bring the winning run home against Alabama A&M. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Baseball splits pair of one-game matchups

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor April 20, 2023

Murray State baseball split a pair of one-game series, defeating Alabama A&M and losing to UT Martin on Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19. Sophomore...

Senior outfielder Seth Gardner had two of the Racers seven hits in their 8-7 loss to the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Tuesday, April 11. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Baseball comeback falls short on the road

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor April 13, 2023

A late-game push wasn’t enough for the Murray State baseball team, as the team fell one run short against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Racers...

Sophomore infielder Riley Hawthorne catches a pop-fly against the SEMO Redhawks on Tuesday, April 4. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Win over SEMO elevates baseball over .500

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor April 6, 2023

An 11-8 home win over SEMO on Tuesday, April 4, put the Murray State baseball team above the .500 win percentage mark for the season. It was a back-and-forth...

Graduate outfielder Brennan McCullough makes the last catch in the fifth inning. McCullough recorded three hits and a home run against the Austin Peay Governors on Tuesday, March 28. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Baseball swings for the fences in rivalry game

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

The bats were hot in Clarksville, Tennessee, as the Murray State baseball team defeated the Austin Peay Governors 12-6 on Tuesday, March 28. The teams...

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’...

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,...

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...

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...


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...

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...

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...

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