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Baseball hires third head coach in three years

New manager Jeff Calhoon exchanges smiles with one of his Eagles.
Jeff Calhoon brings a culture centered on blue-collar work ethic and high standards.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Biola baseball is no stranger to a revolving coaching staff. The Eagles are adjusting to yet another head coach, Jeff Calhoon, their third coach in three seasons. Calhoon played D-I baseball at Niagara University and coached for the...

Baseball pulls off another win against Hawaii Pacific

Baseball pulls off another win against Hawaii Pacific
The Eagles round out a four-game series against HPU on top, 3-1.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 21, 2019

The Eagles took to the diamond on Saturday afternoon in their fourth game against Hawaii Pacific University this week. After losing to the Sharks just one day prior, the Eagles came ready to fight. It was a back and forth battle, but Biola pulled off the victory, 9-6. It was a slow start for both...

Men’s baseball defeats Hawaii Pacific University in close game

Men’s baseball defeats Hawaii Pacific University in close game
The Eagles beat the Sharks in a 7-6 victory.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer April 19, 2019

The men’s baseball team now holds a three-game win streak after beating the NCAA Division II Hawaii Pacific University Sharks, 7-6. Yesterday’s game marked the beginning of the second four-game series with Hawaii Pacific. The Sharks gained the first point of the game in the second inning, but the...

Baseball rallies late for a walk-off

Baseball rallies late for a walk-off
A bases-loaded single in the ninth gives Eagles a win over Academy of Art.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) April 11, 2019

Baseball began their second home series in a row on Thursday with a 5-4 win against Academy of Art University, coming from a walk off in the ninth from senior third baseman Joey Magro. ACADEMY OF ART STARTS ON TOP Academy of Art struck early with two runs in the top of the first inning. Biola responded...

Bullpen struggles late in baseball’s two losses

Bullpen struggles late in baseball’s two losses
The Eagles started their Hawaii trip by getting swept in a doubleheader against HPU.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 24, 2019

Biola baseball started its annual trip to Hawaii with a doubleheader against Hawaii Pacific University on Saturday. The Eagles struck first in both games but eventually succumbed to HPU, losing 6-1 in the first game and 7-5 in the nightcap. BATS FALL QUIET The Eagles drew first blood in game one when...

Baseball erupts for nine runs in comeback win

Baseball erupts for nine runs in comeback win
Offense heats up late as Eagles take down San Diego Christian at home.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 16, 2019

Baseball returned home for their second home game of the season on Saturday against San Diego Christian College. Biola fell behind 4-0 early, but an offensive explosion that started in the fifth inning gave the Eagles a 9-5 comeback win. SLOW START The Eagles’ bats struggled to string together hits...

Baseball ushers in new era under Justin Duarte

Baseball ushers in new era under Justin Duarte
Eagles are forced to adjust quickly to a new head of the program.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). A new season of baseball has arrived at Biola, and with it comes a major change in the program. Following the sudden resignation of former head coach Jay Sullenger, who coached the Eagles for five seasons, Biola must now transition to...

Baseball roughed up by Royals in season debut

Baseball roughed up by Royals in season debut
The Eagles show some early season rust in blowout loss to Hope International.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 6, 2019

After their prior game against Cal State Los Angeles was rained out on Monday, Biola baseball got their season started at home against Hope International University on Wednesday. Justin Duarte’s first game as the Eagles’ interim head coach did not go as planned, as the Eagles were beat badly in an...