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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, Freelance Writer 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...

Bring out the brooms: Eagles sweep Urban Knights

Sophomore catcher Sam Lisiak crushes a pitch.
Biola sweeps ART U in a four-game series at home.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor March 28, 2023

Biola baseball rebounded from a disappointing series against Point Loma by sweeping Academy of Art at Eagles Diamond over the weekend. The Eagles outscored the Urban Knights 38-15 over the course of four games, dominating their PacWest opponent at the plate and on the bases. SLUGGING SERRATOS  The...

Smith smacks first homer off Sea Lions 

Redshirt freshman center-fielder Jonathan Smith waits to swing.
Point Loma defeats Biola 6-5. 
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor March 22, 2023

Redshirt freshman center-fielder Jonathan Smith launched his first collegiate home run on the road against Point Loma on Monday. Despite Smith’s first trip around the bases in an Eagles uniform, the Sea Lions successfully defended their home turf in a 6-5 comeback victory.  EAGLES SOAR TO EARLY LEAD Junior...

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...

Biola boys buck Broncos

Redshirt junior first baseman Wyatt Duncan takes a swing.
Biola baseball defeats Cal Poly Pomona 11-3.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor March 11, 2023

Biola’s baseball team broke a six-game losing streak in big fashion against nationally-ranked Cal Poly Pomona on Tuesday evening. The Eagles’ lineup laced 14 hits en route to an 11-3 victory over the Broncos.  EAGLES SOAR FROM THE START  Biola wasted no time manufacturing runs, bringing three...

Nationally ranked Broncos buck Biola boys

Redshirt freshman pitcher Brandon McClean winds up to throw.
Biola loses to 11th-ranked Cal Poly Pomona 9-3.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Biola’s baseball team lost 9-3 to 11th-ranked Cal Poly Pomona at home on Tuesday afternoon. The Broncos’ high-powered offense out-hit the Eagles, resulting in another loss to Biola’s record (4-8).  MCCLEAN CUTS DOWN HITTERS  Redshirt freshman right-handed pitcher Brandon McClean started on...

Baseball and softball both split Saturday games

Redshirt junior first baseman Rylan Greenlee hits the bag in stride.
Both teams lost one game and won the other.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

On Feb. 4, Biola’s softball and baseball teams played hard and strategically in two ball games each. The baseball team took on Cal State San Marcos for the second and third game in a row. The first contest was a hard fought 9-8 effort that came down to the last out, resulting in a losing effort for...

Baseball wins in dramatic fashion

Baseball wins in dramatic fashion
The Eagles complete a three-game sweep of Cal State Monterey Bay with a 10-9 walk-off victory at home!
Joey Mistretta, Freelance Writer February 1, 2020

On Saturday, Feb. 1 at 12 p.m, Biola baseball was looking to continue their early season momentum, coming off their opening day double-header win against the California State University Monterey Bay Otters. It was a back-and-forth game between the Eagles and the Otters, which ended with some late game...

Athlete of the Week: Baseball’s Sam Thorne

Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES
In the midst a tough week for baseball overall, Thorne’s bat kept swinging, earning him this week’s Chimes’ Athlete of the Week.
Kyle Kohner, Writer May 10, 2017
In the midst a tough week for baseball overall, Thorne’s bat kept swinging, earning him this week’s Chimes’ Athlete of the Week.

Eagles’ GSAC hopes continue to fade

After going 1-3 this week, postseason hopes for Biola softball dwindle fast.
Kyle Kohner, Writer April 6, 2016
After going 1-3 this week, postseason hopes for Biola softball dwindle fast.

Biola force Royals’ hand

Eagles use four-run sixth inning to keep the Royals at bay in an exciting game one.
Kyle Kohner, Writer April 5, 2016
Eagles use four-run sixth inning to keep the Royals at bay in an exciting game one.

Eagles tame Lions

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Biola women’s softball get back in the win column with a doubleheader sweep against Vanguard.
Kyle Kohner, Writer March 22, 2016
Biola women’s softball get back in the win column with a doubleheader sweep against Vanguard.