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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...

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...

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 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...

Vogel goes to hug Hawthrone after hitting a homerun.

Baseball sweeps mid-week series

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

The Murray State baseball team played a two-game series in the middle of the week against the Skyhawks of UT Martin and they were able to take both games. The...

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