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Sophomore pitcher Tim Faix throws a pitch against Youngstown State at Schoonover Stadium on April 11, 2012. Kent State defeated Youngstown State 14-4. Photo by Anthony Vence.

Baseball prepares for conference opener at NIU

Kevin Battaglia March 20, 2013

Mother Nature can be cruel to outdoor sports in the northern states. The Kent State baseball team will have to put their home opener on hold after snow flurries Tuesday caused Wednesday’s game against...

Freshman outfielder Alex Miklos looks for a chance to steal third base during the Flashes game against Pittsburgh. Photo by Coty Giannelli .

Flashes baseball records second-straight series victory

Kevin Battaglia March 17, 2013

The Kent State baseball team is starting to find its groove, which may get the attention of teams in the Mid-American Conference.With conference play starting next weekend, Kent State (6-11) won its second...

Sophomore infielder Derek Toadvine bunts against Northern Illinois on March 25, 2012 at Schoonover Baseball Stadium. Photo by Grace Jelinek.

Kent State baseball picks up confidence before going to Memphis

Kevin Battaglia March 14, 2013

After taking two of three games last weekend at UNC-Charlotte, the Kent State baseball team has found a resurgence of confidence.Kent State (4-10) will try to produce more wins when they travel to the...

The Dominican Republic's Jose Reyes hits a single against Italy during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic second-round game at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The Dominican Republic won, 5-4. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald/MCT). Photo by David Santiago.

World Baseball Classic enters second round of play

Chris Ginley March 12, 2013

Albeit not as popular as the Olympics and World Cup, the World Baseball Classic still has its share of exciting baseball action, highlighted by the bench-clearing brawl between Mexico and Canada. Here’s...

Cleveland Baseball Weekly: Catching up on Spring Training

Cleveland Baseball Weekly: Catching up on Spring Training

John Sleezer March 11, 2013

Kansas City Royals' Johnny Giavotella (9) reaches second on a double before the throw reaches Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) in the second inning of a spring training game at Goodyear...

Kansas City Royals' Johnny Giavotella (9) reaches second on a double before the throw reaches Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) in the second inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Stadium in Goodyear, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Royals defeated the Indians, 4-1. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/MCT). Photo by John Sleezer.

Cleveland Baseball Weekly: Catching up on Spring Training

Jim Piascik March 11, 2013

Welcome to the first edition of Cleveland Baseball Weekly, a weekly notebook I will be writing on the Cleveland Indians.Cleveland Baseball Weekly will catch you up on everything that happened with the...

Baseball records first series victory of season

Kevin Battaglia March 10, 2013

Last weekend, the Kent State baseball team took what they called a “step in the right direction” after beating Louisville in the series finale, ending the Cardinals’ nine-game winning streak.This...

Baseball goes 1-2 over the weekend

Kevin Battaglia March 4, 2013

Heading into the weekend, the Kent State baseball team knew they needed to focus on pitching to challenge the fourth-ranked Louisville Cardinals.After surrendering 24 runs and two losses to start the series,...

Junior infielder Derek Toadvine bunts against Northern Illinois on March 25, 2012. Photo by Grace Jelinek.

Baseball heads to No. 4 Louisville for weekend series

Kevin Battaglia March 1, 2013

After a slow start to the season, Kent State will have its hands full with its next opponent as the Flashes try to get back to their winning success.After recording its first win this past weekend at San...

TV2 debates KSU Baseball slow start and High School Playoffs

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Nick Hamilton, junior infielder, hits the ball during a home game against Youngstown State University on April 11, 2012. The Flashes beat the Penguins 14-4. Photo by Nancy Urchak.

Baseball preview: San Diego

Kevin Battaglia February 22, 2013

After a disappointing opening weekend, the Kent State baseball team will try to regroup and get back to its winning ways from a season ago.Kent State (0-4) will travel to the University of San Diego (0-3)...

David Lyon takes up the bat during the March 23, 2012 game against Northern Illinois. Lyon was picked up by the Texas Rangers in the 2012 MLB draft and now swings for a rookie team in the Arizona Leage. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Kent State baseball players, past and present, still feel draw of College World Series team (part 2)

Jim Piascik February 20, 2013

Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part story about the journey of five former Kent State baseball players, who are now playing professionally, and how they remain connected to current KSU...