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Kent State baseball takes series from Winthrop University

Nick Pedone Sports reporter March 1, 2020

Kent State’s baseball team was able to carry over some positive momentum from last weekend’s series against Florida Gulf Coast University.Going into the game, Winthrop was undefeated with an 8-0 record....

Pay. Them.

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 1, 2020

There is a pay disparity between men and women in most work forces. White women earn 79 cents to a man’s dollar, asian women 87 cents, black women 65 cents and hispanic women 58 cents. It is clear...

Baseball wins series against Florida Gulf Coast University

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 23, 2020

On Friday evening in Fort Myers, Florida, Kent State’s baseball team was back on the road looking to rebound from a 12-0 shutout that came at the hands of the University of Miami.Friday started a three...

Flashes’ baseball shutout by Miami Hurricanes

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 19, 2020

Kent State’s baseball team was unable to overcome the hitting storm from the Hurricanes of University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.Before the season, Miami baseball was ranked No. 16 in the nation...

Kent Baseball Starts Season 2-1 in Florida

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 16, 2020

Kent State’s baseball team started off their opening weekend with two victories in Florida.They opened up their season on Friday afternoon with a loss against the University of Iowa. Sophomore pitcher...

High expectations: Kent State baseball prepares for 2020 season

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 13, 2020

Kent State’s baseball team has packed its bags and successfully arrived in Florida, beyond eager to start the 2020 season.Last season, the team finished 30-24 overall and had an impressive 17-8 record...

Amanda Levine

OPINION: Girls and Women in Sports Day

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 4, 2020

When I was growing up, I watched the Mets play religiously. David Wright and Carlos Delgado were my favorite players. Each night during the spring and summer, I watched Wright, Delgado and the Mets compete....

How the media covers male athletes vs. female athletes

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 10, 2020

Samantha Show turned on a high and inside pitch to break a 1-1 tie against the University of Florida with a solo shot to left field. The senior pitcher looked at the ball fly, then slammed her bat down...

Former Kent State pitcher Eli Kraus delivers a pitch against Buffalo at Schoonover Stadium on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Kent State won 9-1.

Pitching Coach Mike Birkbeck helps players at baseball and life

John Conley September 8, 2019

Legendary Kent State pitching coach Mike Birkbeck, former player Eli Kraus said, has a style “you won’t understand until you’re on a team that Birkbeck coaches.”“When you come to Kent, you’re...

Jeff Duncan, Kent State’s award-winning head baseball coach, signed a three-year contract extension through the 2022 season.  

Update: Kent State hires two new coaches, renews two contracts

Brandon Justice August 8, 2019

Jeff Duncan and Mike Birkbeck, Kent State’s head and associate head baseball coaches, recently signed three-year extensions of their original contracts that will carry through the 2022 season. Duncan...

Kent State baseball coach committed to making difference on and off the field

John Conley May 13, 2019

From his time at Kent State, former player Eli Kraus says about pitching coach Mike Birkbeck is, “You wont understand what I’m talking about until you’re on a team that Birkbeck coaches.”“I have...

Lacrosse players balance school life, athlete life

Austin Mariasy May 8, 2019

Listen to "A look into a lacrosse player's life as a student and athlete" on Spreaker.Life as a college student can be hard; they have classes, work and a social life to plan around. Life for college athletes...