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Baseball beats Hilo in thrilling fashion

Baseball beats Hilo in thrilling fashion
The Eagles fought their way to victory over the Vulcans late in the ninth.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor • May 2, 2019

Biola baseball played their second of a four-game series on Thursday afternoon at Eagles Diamond against Hawaii Hilo University. The Eagles and the Vulcans went back and forth scoring runs until the ninth inning when an RBI from sophomore shortstop Connor Kostecka sealed the win, 9-8. “I told myself...

Baseball flexes dominant hitters over Hilo

Baseball flexes dominant hitters over Hilo
Home runs come from three Eagles in game one at home.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor • May 1, 2019

Biola baseball kicked off a four-game series against Hawaii Hilo University Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. The Eagles showed depth in their hitting lineup, with three home runs from three different players in a 7-3 win. ALL TIED UP The game began scoreless in the first inning, but quickly turned competitive...

Baseball splits pair of games at Concordia

Baseball splits pair of games at Concordia
Eagles bring the bats for game one win but cool down in second game loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • April 26, 2019

Biola traveled south on Friday to take on Concordia University Irvine in a PacWest doubleheader. The Eagles exploded for an impressive 13-3 win in the first game of the day, but fell 7-5 in a close second game. OFFENSIVE FIREPOWER Sophomore second baseman Jackson Collins started the scoring in 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...

Baseball drops series at Azusa Pacific

Baseball drops series at Azusa Pacific
Eagles offense explodes in game one, but loses steam in game two loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • March 30, 2019

Baseball faced off against rival Azusa Pacific University for the second doubleheader in as many days on Saturday. Following two losses on Friday, the Eagles won today’s first game 17-15 but fell short 7-4 in the second contest. IMPRESSIVE OFFENSE In game one, the Eagles recorded their best inning...

Baseball splits doubleheader at HPU

Baseball splits doubleheader at HPU
Eagles pick up a win, but lose the nightcap against Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • February 26, 2019

Baseball returned to action at Hawaii Pacific University on Monday in their second doubleheader against the Sharks in three days. The Eagles split this twinbill, picking up a 10-6 win in the first game, but falling 4-0 in the second to lose the four-game series. BATES BRINGS THE BATS Biola got off...

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...