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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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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

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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...

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...

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