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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...

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...

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...

Kent State third baseman Pavin Parks swings Friday during the Flashes' 7-2 win over Miami (OH). Kent State won their 12th MAC Championship Saturday with a 14-0 win over the Redhawks. 

Baseball looks to rebound from tough start to the season

John Conley March 10, 2019

Kent State baseball coach Jeff Duncan knew coming into the season that the Flashes had a tough start to the schedule.And while the Flashes are 4-10 after their first road-trip, Duncan thinks that the tough...

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OPINION: Make baseball great again

Sean Blevins March 3, 2019

I love the game of baseball, but there are so many things about it that need revamped or modified.I think most people’s main concern about baseball is that the pace of play is extraordinarily slow compared...

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OPINION: Crowding the mound

Dante Centofanti February 13, 2019

Every sport in America has its own distinct and creative traits that make it unique. When it comes to baseball, it’s clear that its biggest defining trait is patience. While baseball has its own flaws...

Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking…About Nothing!

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking! This week, managing editor Nick Hunter sat down with columnist Scott Rainey and opinion editor Adriona Murphy...

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OPINION: It’s the ODB Kid!

Dante Centofanti October 17, 2018

Pete Rozelle was the master with his charm and organization of football and helped create this little thing called the Super Bowl.Deion Sanders electrified viewers with his attitude about getting paid...

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Opinion: The 2017 Indians are on a date with destiny

Jack Kopanski September 13, 2017

Nothing can be taken away from the success of the 2016 Cleveland Indians.That was a squad that had some of the most fun I’ve ever seen a team have on a baseball field, and had they not run into a Cubs...

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Opinion: It’s time to admit I was wrong about Trevor Bauer

Jack Kopanski September 6, 2017

For the past five years, I’ve let out an audible groan every time I’ve seen Trevor Bauer listed as the probable starter for the Cleveland Indians. The pitcher with the high socks, the wonky windup...

Kent State junior outfielder Reilly Hawkins bunts the ball against Central Michigan at Schoonover Stadium on April 30, 2017. Kent State won 6-5.

Hamilton’s late home run leads Flashes over Canisius

Henry Palattella May 3, 2017

Going into the seventh inning of Kent State's midweek matchup against Canisius College, the Flashes' offense was in need of a spark. The Eagles managed to score two runs in the bottom of the sixth to knot...

Kent State senior infielder Dom Lero throws from second base to first base against Youngstown State on Tuesday April 4, 2017. Kent lost 11-6.

Kent State sweeps season series vs Pitt with 12-8 win

Nick Buzzelli April 19, 2017

The first time the Kent State played the University of Pittsburgh this season, the team was locked in a tightly contested game against its Atlantic Coast Conference opponent. But the Flashes were able...