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Murray State celebrates winning the Missouri Valley Conference championship.
Photo courtesy of Murray State Athletics/David Eaton

Baseball claims first MVC title

Zach Simmons, Editor-in-Chief May 25, 2025

For the first time since 2003, the Murray State baseball team is conference champions. The Racers beat the Missouri State Bears 10-5 to win their first-ever...

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...

Redshirt sophomore infielder Dom Decker makes a sliding catch for an out.

Baseball late run beats SEMO

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor April 16, 2025

Murray State baseball won their 24th game of the season over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks thanks to a late-game run on April 15. SEMO opened...

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...

The dugout celebrates a base hit.

Baseball dominates opening series vs. Western Illinois

Jonah Morgan, Contributing Writer February 21, 2025

The Murray State baseball team had an interesting opening weekend to their season, as they were not able to play their first series at home against South...

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...

Graduate infielder Taylor Howell hits a homerun.

PHOTOS: Murrays State Baseball drops another home game

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor April 4, 2024

The Racers dropped their fourth home game in a row with a loss to the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. The 5-10 lose brings the team up to 10 loses...

Bland attempts to tag out a Belmont player at second base.

PHOTOS: Racers Baseball struggles against Belmont Bruins

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor April 1, 2024

The Racers baseball team struggled in their series against the Belmont Bruins, dropping all three games. After this weekend, the Racers go 18-7 in...

The team huddles up before the start of Saturday's game.

PHOTOS: Racers Baseball celebrate Players Weekend with a sweep

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor March 11, 2024

In three high scoring games, the Murray State Baseball team swept the Lindenwood University Lions. The team celebrated Players Weekend by recognizing...

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...

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