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Josh Hollander slides into home plate scoring the first run in the home opener game against the University of Pittsburgh on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. The Flashes lost 9-4.

Baseball drops home opener to Pitt

Zach Harley March 16, 2016

It was an electric atmosphere at Schoonover Stadium on Wednesday evening as Kent State (10-4) took on the Pittsburgh Panthers (8-6) in Kent State’s home opener.The Golden Flashes came in riding a 10-game...

Then sophomore pitcher Eric Lauer pitches in a doubleheader against Eastern Michigan University on Sunday, March 29, 2015. The Flashes beat the Eagles 8-6 in the first game.

Baseball to face Pitt in home opener

Zach Harley March 15, 2016

Baseball will return to the Kent State campus tomorrow as the Flashes, currently riding a 10-game win streak, will welcome the University of Pittsburgh for the only time this season.The Flashes have not...

Freshman Dylan Rosa swings at a ball that would be a homerun for the Flashes only point of the game. The Flashes lost to Rider University 3-1. March. 15, 2015.

Baseball makes 10-straight wins

Zach Harley March 13, 2016

It’s been 21 days since the Kent State baseball team has lost a game.In those same three weeks they have won 10-straight games including three weekend sweeps.After a dominating weekend sweep over Radford...

Sophomore infielder Zarley Zalewski makes contact with a pitch at the game against Miami University Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Flashes played a three game tournament winning two out of the three games.

Baseball sweeps series against Charlotte

Zach Harley March 6, 2016

It only happens every so often, and when you see it, it makes you smile every time. On Brad Hamilton's first at bat of the season on the Kent State baseball team, the sophomore catcher launched one into...

Sophomore Pitcher Andy Ravel pitching a ball against a Ball State University batter. The Flashes won 11 to 7. April 12, 2015.

Baseball sweeps Russmatt Invitational

Zach Harley February 28, 2016

Winter Haven, Florida, was good to the Flashes this weekend as Kent State's baseball team (4-3) swept their way through the Russmatt Invitational.After losing three-straight games last weekend in the Caravelle...

The Kent State baseball team congratulates catcher/utility Tim DalPorto on his first collegiate home run in a doubleheader Eastern Michigan University on Sunday, March 29, 2015. The Flashes beat the Eagles 8-6 in the first game.

Baseball drops three in Myrtle Beach

Zach Harley February 21, 2016

Opening weekend in Myrtle Beach did not go as planned for the Flashes as Kent State's baseball team went winless to start the 2016 season.The pitching, expected to be dominant this year, was anything but...

Sophomore Pitcher Andy Ravel pitching a ball against a Ball State University batter. The Flashes won 11 to 7. April 12, 2015.

Baseball starts season in Myrtle Beach

Zach Harley February 16, 2016

There may be snow on the ground in Kent, but the Flashes' baseball team will be enjoying summer-like conditions this weekend as they kick off their 2016 campaign in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina by taking...

Kent State Mid-fielder Mason Mamarello tosses a ball to himself while waiting for practice to start. Mason started playing for Kent State after Akron University shut down its baseball program earlier this summer.

Former Akron baseball transfers adjust to Kent State life

Rachel Duthie September 27, 2015

Mason Mamarella was playing baseball underneath the piercing rays of California summertime, when he received an email that would suddenly turn his life upside down. “Coach sent out an email (to everyone...

Sophomore Pitcher Andy Ravel pitching a ball against a Ball State University batter. The Flashes won 11 to 7. April 12, 2015.

Kent baseball looking to get healthy before upcoming season

Shayla Pierce July 28, 2015

Getting through four years as a college athlete with no injuries can be a big challenge. Whether the injury is minor or something more major, it is something that is normally inevitable.Coming off of a...

Pitcher Nick Jensen-Clagg throws the ball during a game against Rider University at Schoonover Stadium on Friday, March 13, 2015.

Kent State baseball wins weekend series over Buffalo

Andrew Bugel May 6, 2015

The bats came alive in game two and three of last weekend's three-game series for the Kent State baseball team (26-19, 13-8 Mid-American Conference) against the University at Buffalo.After a rough game...

Freshman Luca Fuscardo at bat during the game against Ball State on Saturday April 11, 2015. Kent State lost to Ball State 4-2.

Kent State baseball edges Miami in weekend road series

Andrew Bugel April 26, 2015

The Kent State baseball team won the first two games of its series against Miami over the weekend before dropping the final game in a pitcher’s duel.Game 1: Kent State 4, Miami 3The Flashes got right...

Senior Josh Pierce pitches the ball during a game against Ball State on Saturday, April 11, 2015.

Baseball struggles, wins one of three against Ohio

Andrew Bugel April 19, 2015

The Kent State baseball team (21-15, 9-6 Mid-American Conference) didn’t get off to a good start against Ohio University this weekend. After a heart-breaking loss in game one, the bats didn’t show...