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Junior Joey Murray pitches in the first inning of their MAC tournament matchup against Central Michigan on Thursday.

Kent State baseball drops first NCAA regional matchup to Louisville

Ariel Stahler June 2, 2018

In an gam filled with high temperatures, strong winds and a plethora of runs, No. 3 seed Kent State found itself on the losing end against No. 2 seed Louisville in the NCAA Lubbock Regionals, falling 13-6.The...

The Kent State baseball team jumps on top of senior pitcher Eli Kraus following the Flashes' 14-0 win in the MAC Championship game on May 27, 2018. Kraus threw a two-hit complete game shutout, striking out 12. 

Flashes pummel Miami (OH) for 12th MAC Championship

Cameron Hoover May 26, 2018

The Kent State baseball team rode an impressive pitching performance from Eli Kraus and took advantage of plenty of pitching miscues from Miami (OH) en route to its 12th MAC Championship with an 14-0 win...

Kent State senior Jared Skolnicki winds up for a pitch during the Flashes' 7-2 win over Miami (OH) to advance to the MAC Championship. Skolnicki struck out eight Redhawks in 8 2/3 innings.

Skolnicki dominates, Flashes advance to MAC Championship

Breanna Horn May 25, 2018

The Kent State baseball team’s patience and loaded pitching staff paid off for the Flashes on Friday, as starter Jared Skolnicki threw 8 2/3 stellar innings in their 7-2 win over Miami (OH) at Sprenger...

Junior Joey Murray pitches in the first inning of their MAC tournament matchup against Central Michigan on Thursday.

Kent State baseball survives late rally, advances in MAC Tournament

Simon Hannig May 24, 2018

Kent State starter Joey Murray survived a rocky start to toss 6 1/3 strong innings in the Flashes' 8-7 victory over Central Michigan in their MAC tournament on Thursday at Sprenger Stadium in Avon, Ohio. Murray...

Kent State junior Pavin Parks swings Saturday during the Flashes' game against Ohio. Kent State lost, 5-3, in extra innings.

Flashes move closer to locking up No. 1 seed with series win vs. Eastern Michigan

Ian Kreider May 14, 2018

The Kent State baseball team tightened its grip on the top spot in the Mid-American Conference this weekend.Kent State (34-14, 14-5 MAC) dropped the first game in the series against Eastern Michigan (20-30,...

Senior Brad Hamilton heads toward first base after a base hit during the second game of Kent State's doubleheader against Northern Illinois on April 13, 2018. The Flashes won the game, 7-2. 

Flashes cool off after early innings, four-game win streak snapped

Ian Kreider May 1, 2018

The Kent State baseball started Tuesday’s game at Wright State in unfamiliar territory, down, 2-0, after the first inning in an opposing stadium against a team they had not played since March 26, 2014.Kent...

Kent State starting pitcher Jared Skolnicki throws a pitch to a Pittsburgh batter during the Flashes' 2-0 win over Pittsburgh on April 18, 2018. Kent State swept the two-game season series against the Panthers.

Flashes win fourth straight after weekend sweep at Toledo

Ian Kreider April 29, 2018

 The Kent State baseball team sent a message the past week after a series loss at home last weekend to Ohio.Kent State (28-12, 13-5 Mid-American Conference) has outscored its opponents, 30-7, in the last...

Senior Mason Mamarella swings at a pitch against Canisius on April 11, 2018. The Flashes held off a furious ninth-inning comeback from the Griffins to win, 13-11. [FILE]

Five Flashes pitchers dominate Canisius in bounce-back win

Ian Kreider April 24, 2018

Where Kent State struggled to close the door twice in last weekend's series loss against Ohio, the Flashes responded Tuesday by dominating early and keeping their intensity up for nine innings in a 10-1...

Robert Zeigler came on in relief to pitch for Kent State on April 21, 2018, during the Flashes' 5-3 loss to Ohio in 12 innings. The Flashes would go on to drop the series against the Bobcats. 

Flashes struggle in late innings, lose series to visiting Ohio

Ian Kreider April 22, 2018

While early offensive productivity has been a staple for the Kent State baseball team all season long, the Flashes have struggled at times to close games out.This weekend’s series loss against Ohio (19-20,...

Kent State starting pitcher Jared Skolnicki throws a pitch to a Pittsburgh batter during the Flashes' 2-0 win over Pittsburgh on April 18, 2018. Kent State swept the two-game season series against the Panthers.

Kent State completes season sweep of Pitt with shutout win

Ian Kreider April 18, 2018

There have been two constants during this spring in Ohio: sporadic weather and the Kent State baseball team winning games.Today it was more of the latter as the Flashes secured their seventh straight win...

Senior Brad Hamilton heads toward first base after a base hit during the second game of Kent State's doubleheader against Northern Illinois on April 13, 2018. The Flashes won the game, 7-2. 

Gems from Murray and Kraus lead Flashes to home sweep over Northern Illinois

Ian Kreider April 14, 2018

Pitching has been the great mystery for the Kent State baseball team all season long.The Flashes have struggled to put together a string of quality pitching performances for most of the season. That was...

Senior Mason Mamarella swings at a pitch against Canisius on April 11, 2018. The Flashes held off a furious ninth-inning comeback from the Griffins to win, 13-11. [FILE]

Flashes hold off late Canisius rally, extend win streak to three games

Ian Kreider April 11, 2018

Kent State was ahead, 13-7, heading into the top of the ninth inning; it appeared the Flashes were going to coast to their eighth win in the last 10 games.Canisius had other plans.The Griffins (17-13,...