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Beyond the Mound

Brian Holman (left) and John “Benjamin” Terrell (right) at USA Film Festival in 2024
Retired baseball player Brian Holman impacts John Benjamin Terrell in more ways than one.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

On April 20, 1990, Seattle Mariners pitcher Brian Holman almost threw a perfect game — one of the rarest events that could occur on the diamond —so rare that its odds are 0.01% per game, with only 24 being thrown in history. The game's trajectory still holds an impact as the plot resurfaces for sophomore...

Biola Eagles dominates CSUDH Toros in season opener doubleheader

Biola Baseball faces CSU Dominguez Hills.
The baseball season begins with back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor March 12, 2024

On Feb. 3 ,the Eagles took on CSU Dominguez Hills Toros for a doubleheader, highlighting opening day for the Biola baseball 2024 season. GAME ONE Robert “Bobby” Brown II, starting pitcher for the Eagles, dominated the mound early in the game as he struck out the side in the first inning. At the...

Eagles win walk-off style

Sophomore catcher Sam Lisiak takes a swing.
A hit-by-pitch wins the game for the Eagles.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

On March 18, Biola’s baseball team stole an exhibition victory from the Point Loma Sea Lions in the very last inning. In what was an extremely exciting and close game, the end result was nothing short of spectacular. Redshirt freshman Johnathan Smith walked it off in rare fashion for Biola. He did...

Ayers takes flight on Azusa

Senior infielder Tyler White takes a monster swing.
Eagles split the home series against APU.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 19, 2023

Biola baseball split a doubleheader against Azusa Pacific on Saturday at Eagles Diamond. The non-conference series was the first meeting for the Eagles and Cougars in the Cornerstone Cup rivalry for the 2023 baseball season.  BEAUVAIS BATTLES COUGARS  Starting right-handed pitcher Andrew Beauvais...

Biola boys in pro baseball

Biola boys in pro baseball
The Biola Men's baseball team scores third Major League Baseball draft pick.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 1, 2022

Left-handed pitcher Connor Butler testified to the successful player development of Biola University’s baseball program when the Boston Red Sox drafted him in the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft with the 609th pick. Boston’s selection of Connor Butler makes him the third alumnus to be drafted out...

Baseball defeated by Point Loma

Baseball defeated by Point Loma
The Eagles lose another doubleheader against the Sea Lions.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 4, 2022

Baseball headed to San Diego, California on April 1 to compete against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The Eagles were unable to score a point in the first doubleheader of the weekend.  BU returned home April 2 to face off against Point Loma once again at home. In the end Point Loma...

Baseball tramples Cal Poly Pomona

Baseball tramples Cal Poly Pomona
The Eagles dominated the Broncos, 6-2.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2022

On March 22 baseball headed to Pomona, California to face off against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. Despite a home-field advantage, the Broncos were no match against the Eagles, losing 6-2.  TOP O’ THE THIRD TO YA  With a relatively uneventful first two innings, the Eagles entered the top of the...

Baseball crushes the Vulcans

Baseball crushes the Vulcans
The Eagles won three out of four in weekend doubleheaders.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2022

On March 18-19, the Eagles returned home for a pair of doubleheaders against the University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans. Despite some push back from their opponents, the Eagles outplayed the Vulcans in three out of four games this weekend. FRIDAY — RETURN TO THE NEST The Eagles first home game in nearly...

Baseball gets stuck in a win-lose situation

Baseball gets stuck in a win-lose situation
The Eagles beat the Hawks on Saturday only to lose on Sunday.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 3, 2022

Baseball played a doubleheader in Oakland, California against Holy Names University on Feb. 26 and won, 17-4 and 11-8. The next day, Feb. 27, they played another doubleheader against Holy Names, losing 3-4 and 4-5.  SATURDAY - GAME ONE Hot off a landslide win, Biola saw some trouble in the first three...

Baseball decimates Cal Poly Pomona

Baseball decimates Cal Poly Pomona
The Eagles’ early lead brings success over the Broncos, 12-4.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 23, 2022

Baseball played in Pomona, California against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 22 and won, 12-4. Throughout the game, the Eagles dominated the Broncos, not letting them score for most of the game. EARLY LEAD Biola was quick to redeem their recent losing streak with junior outfielder Tyler Baca scoring the first...

Baseball unable to overcome CSULA for a second time

Baseball unable to overcome CSULA for a second time
The Eagles add to their losses this season, 10-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 19, 2022

On Feb. 18, baseball played against the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles at home for game two of four. Biola took an early one-point lead in the third inning but CSULA left Biola in the dust the rest of the game as Cal State LA added to the board and eventually won, 10-2.  EARLY LEAD The start...

Baseball brings the heat to defeat CSULA

Baseball brings the heat to defeat CSULA
The Eagles soar high with a victory, 12-7.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2022

On Feb. 17, baseball played against the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles at home, securing a win, 12-7. Biola dominated the field, led by sophomore outfielder Evan Rowe who earned three runs. Redshirt sophomore first baseman Wyatt Duncan, redshirt sophomore catcher Taylor Justus and junior infielder...