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Redshirt senior outfielder Jonathan Hogart stands in the on deck circle preparing to hit.

Baseball’s historic season ends, lose to No. 3 Arkansas

Zach Simmons, Editor-In-Chief June 16, 2025

It’s only fitting that the historic 2025 Murray State baseball season came to end because of a history-making performance in the Men’s College World...

Dustin Mercer in the outfield at Johnny Reagan Field.

Baseball’s late rally not enough to beat UCLA

Zach Simmons, Editor-In-Chief June 14, 2025

Some players say it’s a boyhood dream, Murray State redshirt senior outfielder Dustin Mercer referred to it as “baseball heaven” when talking about...

Nox Collins, left, and Jack Hargrove, right, talk as they waited for the Racers to return from the Super Regionals. The Racers defeated Duke 5-4 in the elimination game to advance to the College World Series. Nox, Jack and their friends Grayson Hargrove and Cole Collins are friends with coach Dan Skirka's son.

Murray welcomes home Omaha-bound Racers

Zach Simmons, Editor-in-Chief June 10, 2025

Just 16 hours after the Murray State baseball team's "X" account posted the final score graphic, the team was welcomed back to Murray by fans, family and...

Graphic by MacKenzie Rogers/ The News

Baseball races to Omaha, win Durham Super Regional

Zach Simmons and River Murt June 10, 2025

For the first time in program history, Murray State baseball is playing in the Men's College World Series. The Racers beat the Duke Blue Devils in a...

Senior outfielder Jonathan Hogart hits a ball to the outfield.

Baseball advances to MVC title game

Zach Simmons, Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2025

Despite tallying only four hits, the Murray State baseball team won its 38th game of the season to advance to the Missouri Valley Conference championship...

Junior Ethan Lyke delivers a pitch.

Baseball put out Flames in three-game series

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor April 15, 2025

Murray State baseball looked to continue their dominant run of form and extend their win streak against the UIC Flames on April 11-13. This was Murray...

Senior outfielder Jonathan Hogart hits a ball to the outfield.

Baseball extends win streak before weekend series

Zach Simmons and Laney Evans April 11, 2025

From moving game locations because of rain to dealing with cold weather to trying to maintain a winning streak, the Murray State baseball team has faced...

The team chases down R-Sr. outfielder Dan Tauken after driving in the winning run.

RECAP: Baseball’s first nine regular season games

Jonah Morgan and Laney Evans March 10, 2025

After the Murray State baseball team's home opener against St. Thomas was cancelled due to inclement weather, they were finally able to play at Johnny...

The sun sets over the CFSB Center during the home opener.

PHOTOS: Baseball home opener ends with walk-off win

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor March 3, 2025

On Monday Feb. 24, the Murray State baseball team faced off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their home opener. The game got off to a...

PHOTOS: Baseball sweeps Valpo in last home series

PHOTOS: Baseball sweeps Valpo in last home series

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor May 14, 2024

The Racers swept the Valparaiso Beacons in their last home series of the season. With these three wins the Racers move into a 34-18 record and are...

The dugout celebrates Howell's grand slam.

PHOTOS: Racers Baseball celebrate their alumni with a weekend series win over Illinois State

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor April 30, 2024

The Racers baseball team celebrated alumni weekend with three high flying games. The team won the series against Illinois State, winning two of the...

Redshirt junior infielder Drew Vogel tags out a Bellarmine player at second.

PHOTOS: Racers Baseball win midweek battle against Bellarmine

Kristopher Fister, Photographer April 24, 2024

On Tuesday Murray State faced off against the Bellarmine Knights in what turned out to be a slugfest with both teams hitting a combined total of seven...

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