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Flashes baseball falls to Virginia Tech

Kevin Battaglia February 17, 2013

A team that has spent all winter practicing indoors will take some time getting used to fielding ground and fly balls, making long throws, hitting live pitchers and pitching off a dirt mound outside.That...

Kent State drops first two games on baseball opening day

Kevin Battaglia February 16, 2013

A day that started in so much anticipation and promise ended in defeat for the Kent State baseball team.The Flashes (0-2), fresh off the program’s first College World Series appearance, opened the 2013...

Flashes baseball defeated in double header season opener Friday

Kevin Battaglia February 16, 2013

A day that started in so much anticipation and promise ended in defeat for the Kent State baseball team.The Flashes, fresh off the program’s first College World Series appearance, opened the 2013 seasonFriday...

Kent pitcher Michael Clark throws against Niagara during the home game at Mural Field on April 24, 2012. The Flashes won against the Purple Eagles, 8-4. Photo by Brian Smith.

Baseball prepares for four-game weekend amid last season’s hype

Kevin Battaglia February 15, 2013

Kent pitcher Michael Clark throws against Niagara during the home game at Mural Field on April 24, 2012. The Flashes won against the Purple Eagles, 8-4. Photo by Brian Smith.The offseason accolades just...

Running The Point analyzes Akron hoops, Kent Baseball, and recruits.

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Our View: Are you ready for some baseball?

DKS Editors February 12, 2013

Summary: It’s time to pay attention to the Kent State baseball team after the Flashes pulled off a season for the ages in 2012.Believe it or not, Monday marked eight months since the Kent State baseball...

Kent State University’s infielder, Nick Hamilton, signs a baseball and a home plate from Glenn Peterson. Peterson, from Vermillion, Ohio, along with his son, drove out to Omaha, Neb. to watch his alma mater compete in the College World Series. Peterson is a 84 graduate of the university and brought his son with him to Omaha. “It’s one of those father and son things to do on Father’s Day.” Peterson’s son, Mitchell plays first base and outfield on the Vermilion High School baseball team. Photo by Philip Botta.

Kent State baseball players, past and present, still feel draw of College World Series team (part 1 of 2)

Jim Piascik February 5, 2013

Editor’s note: This is the first 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...

Kent State baseball players, past and present, still feel draw of College World Series team (part 1 of 2)

PHILIP BOTTA February 5, 2013

Kent State University’s infielder, Nick Hamilton, signs a baseball and a home plate from Glenn Peterson. Peterson, from Vermillion, Ohio, along with his son, drove out to Omaha, Neb. to watch his alma...

Baseball season preview

Glenn Bolich February 1, 2013

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Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona tries to watch the game with the New York Yankees batting in the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. New York, Sunday, September 25, 2011. The Yankees defeated the Red Sox, 6-2, in the first game of a doubleheader. Photo courtesy of MCT Campus.

Opinion: Six moves that reshaped Cleveland baseball in 2013

Jim Piascik January 28, 2013

The Cleveland Indians finished with the second-worst record in the American League last year, leading to the firing of manager Manny Acta and a general sense of indifference from fans heading into the...

Outfielder Josh Hamilton with his wife, Katie Hamilton, during a news conference to introduce him as the latest Los Angeles Angels free-agent signee at ESPN Zone, Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Photo by Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/MCT.

Baseball 2013 Brings New Promises, Predictions

Chris Ginley January 15, 2013

Baseball season. There’s nothing quite like it. The smell of fresh-cut grass, the roar of the crowd on a walk-off home run, sell-out crowds singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” on warm, summer...

Jimmy Rider throws the ball to first baseman Cody Koch to complete a double play against Florida during the Flashes first victory at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. The Flashes beat the Gators 5-4 Monday, June 18. Photo by Philip Botta.

Kent State Baseball team prepares for exhibition

Tim Dorst September 19, 2012

Nearly three months after its College World Series run, the Kent State baseball team returns to the diamond Thursday afternoon for a 12-inning exhibition game against the Ontario Blue Jays.Fans will have...