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Senior second baseman Jordan Cozart's 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] After going 30-23 in the regular slate, the Murray State baseball team fought their way...

The Racers mob senior outfielder Ryan Perkins after he crosses home plate for the walk-off win against Belmont. (Photo by Simon Elfrink/The News)

Racers outlast Belmont with extra-innings walk-off victory

May 8, 2021

Simon Elfrink Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Murray State baseball tied the season series with Belmont on Wednesday, May 5, at Johnny...

Redshirt junior center fielder Jake Slunder scores on a passed ball. (Photo by Simon Elfrink/The News)

Baseball sweeps EKU

April 29, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] After a pair of OVC season series losses, Murray State came back to Johnny Reagan Field on...

Redshirt junior catcher Alex Crump takes a hack against Bellarmine. (Photo courtesy of David Eaton)

Baseball earns convincing 10-5 victory over Bellarmine

April 22, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State baseball finished the latter half of a home-and-home series against Bellarmine...

Graduate right-hander Sam Gardner threw a complete game shutout for the Racers, propelling Murray State to a win in game three against Belmont. (Photo courtesy of Parker Griffeth/Racer Athletics)

Gardner shines, Racers avoid sweep against Belmont

April 20, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] A powerful weekend from the Belmont Bruins’ offense made for the second straight OVC series...

Redshirt junior infielder Jordan Holly celebrates a home run with senior outfielder Brock Anderson. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Baseball drops two of three games against SEMO

April 14, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State baseball team lost their first three-game series for the first time since...

Senior second baseman Jordan Cozart anticipates a play against Memphis. (Photo courtesy of David Eaton)

Dominant pitching helps baseball secure series win against Memphis

March 30, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State baseball took two of three games in a series against University of Memphis in...

Sophomore lefty Shane Burns's start in game one helped pave the way for a series win against the Gamecocks. (Photo courtesy of David Eaton)

Racers earn series win against Jacksonville State

March 23, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State Baseball took another series win on Saturday, March 20, after they won two of...

Redshirt junior Alex Crump crosses home plate after his first home run of the season. (Photo courtesy of Elliot Hess, UK Athletics)

Racers beat Kentucky on the road

March 18, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State baseball took the University of Kentucky on the road on Tuesday, March 16, defeating...

Senior first baseman Trey Woosley hit a pair of home runs in the series against the University of Arkansas. (Photo courtesy of Darren Dedman)

Baseball loses three in competitive series against Razorbacks

March 8, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State baseball suffered three losses at the hands of No. 1 ranked University of Arkansas...

Senior first baseman Trey Woosley puts a charge into a ball against Arkansas State. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Baseball beats Arkansas State in fourth straight win

March 3, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State baseball team extended its winning streak to four games in a 9-6 win against...

Senior outfielder Jake Slunder is mobbed by his teammates after hitting a walk-off single in the third game of the series against Purdue University Fort Wayne. (Photo courtesy of David Eaton)

Baseball goes 3-1 in first home series of 2021

March 1, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] In Murray State baseball’s first opening series of the 2021 season, the Racers took three...

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