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Kent State second baseman Greg Lewandoski tags out a would-be base stealer from Youngstown State during the Flashes' 7-2 victory on March 20, 2018. 

Freshman pitching duo leads Flashes to second win over ACC team

Ian Kreider April 10, 2018

Kent State proved it is equipped to win in a multitude of ways after their impressive 4-1 win over Pittsburgh.Pitching has been the biggest question mark leading up to this point in the season. The Flashes...

Kent State junior Josh Hollander throws from second to first for the out on March 25, 2018. The Flashes lost to Ball State, 7-2.

Offensive explosions lead Kent State to series win over Central Michigan

Ian Kreider April 8, 2018

Kent State scored eight or more runs in two of their three wins over Western Michigan the previous weekend, and that offensive efficiency only improved when they took on Central Michigan.The Flashes combined...

Senior Eli Kraus started the game for Kent State on March 25, 2018, to end the weekend series agianst Ball State. The Flashes lost, 7-2.

Flashes’ offensive firepower plays key role in sweep over Western Michigan

Ian Kreider April 1, 2018

Kent State struggled to produce runs in their last series against Notre Dame, a two-game split; however, that was not the case in their sweep over Western Michigan this weekend.The Flashes (15-9, 4-2 Mid-American...

Kent State second baseman Greg Lewandoski tags out a would-be base stealer from Youngstown State during the Flashes' 7-2 victory on March 20, 2018. 

Flashes split road series at Notre Dame

Ian Kreider March 29, 2018

Kent State has had one constant struggle so far this season: the bullpen.The bullpen came into the series against Notre Dame on Tuesday allowing eight runs per loss. However, it had one of its best series...

Kent State reliever John Matthews releases a pitch during the Flashes' 7-2 loss to Ball State on March 25, 2018. 

Flashes lose first MAC series at home since 2015

Ian Kreider March 25, 2018

The Kent State bullpen struggled two out of the three games this weekend against Ball State, as the Flashes lost their first Mid-American Conference home series since 2015. The Flashes’ relievers allowed...

Kent State second baseman Greg Lewandoski tags out a would-be base stealer from Youngstown State during the Flashes' 7-2 victory on March 20, 2018. 

Flashes coast to home opener win over Youngstown State

Ian Kreider March 20, 2018

Kent State had an unusual start to Tuesday’s home opener, falling behind, 2-0, to Youngstown State after two innings.Prior to the game, the Flashes (10-6) had led after the first inning in six of their...

Kent State pitcher Joey Murray throws a pitch during the Flashes' 3-1 win over Lipscomb on Feb. 24, 2018. Murray struck out seven in a no decision. 

Flashes take two of three at Western Carolina in final nonconference weekend series

Ian Kreider March 18, 2018

Pitching was the key of the weekend for Kent State (9-6), as both of their wins at Western Carolina on the weekend involved a solid performance from the starting pitchers and bullpen. The only loss came...

The Kent State baseball team convenes following a game at Arkansas' Baum Stadium. The Flashes lost the series, but picked up their first win against a top 10 team since 2012. 

Flashes drop series at No. 7 Arkansas, but pick up first top 10 win since 2012

Ian Kreider March 11, 2018

The Kent State baseball team jumped out to early leads in all three games against No. 7 Arkansas this weekend; however, the Razorbacks were able to respond in two of them.Kent State (7-5) faced perhaps...

Kent State pitcher Joey Murray throws a pitch during the Flashes' 3-1 win over Lipscomb on Feb. 24, 2018. Murray struck out seven in a no decision. 

Kent State bounces back with Tennessee sweep

Cameron Hoover February 25, 2018

After dropping a tough series at regional champs Sam Houston State on the season’s opening weekend, the Kent State (4-2) baseball team responded with a three-game sweep during the Southern Athletic Field...

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Texas Rangers honor former KSU pitcher Fasola

Henry Palattella January 16, 2017

2013 was a make-or-break year for Johnny Fasola, as the eventual Kent State pitcher was at a crossroads.Just three years later, the Texas Rangers organization announced Fasola as the winner of its annual...

Red-shirt senior right hand pitcher Eli Martin pitches a strike against a player from Youngstown State University Wednesday April 13, 2016. The Flashes would go on to win 5-2.

Baseball completes two sweeps

Zach Harley April 24, 2016

Kent State baseball (30-10) continued their winning ways this weekend as the Flashes took their second-straight conference sweep and ninth-straight victory when they traveled down to Ohio University (17-22)...

Sophomore infielder Dylan Rosa waits for the pitch in the pouring rain a game against Canisius College on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. After a delay due to lightning, the Flashes lost to Canisius 5-4.

Baseball drops home game to Canisius

Zach Harley April 6, 2016

Sixteen strikeouts weren't enough for the Flashes as the Kent State baseball team lost to Canisius College 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon.Coming off of a dominant pitching performance from Connor Wollersheim...