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Star pitcher drafted to Washington Nationals

Former Eagles left-handed pitcher Troy Stainbrook propels a fireball good enough for a new MLB status.
Troy Stainbrook was drafted by the Nationals over the summer and will play for the team’s minor league affiliate in Spring 2021.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 3, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). Last spring, left-handed pitcher Troy Stainbrook dominated the mound, catching the eyes of MLB scouts. For the Eagles last season, he struck out 53 batters in 41.1 innings, pitched a 2.18 ERA and only let opposing batters hit .208 against...

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 brings the bats at Vanguard

Baseball brings the bats at Vanguard
The Eagles’ offensive explosion helps them to the first win of the season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 12, 2019

Baseball traveled to Vanguard University on Tuesday, looking to pick up their first victory of the year against their old conference rivals. The Eagles did just that, erupting on offense in an 11-5 victory over the Lions. After scoring no runs in their first game, Biola’s offense finally came alive,...

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...

Baseball just misses shot at doubleheader sweep

Baseball just misses shot at doubleheader sweep
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 21, 2018

As the Eagles enter the home stretch of PacWest conference play, their chances of climbing the conference standings took another hit on April 20 when they allowed the Dixie State University Trailblazers to grab a 9-8 comeback win after Biola scored six in the first inning. The Eagles allowed five...

Baseball holds on late to beat CBU

Baseball holds on late to beat CBU
April 5, 2018

The overarching theme for the Eagles this season has been their defiance of their preseason ranking of eighth place in the PacWest coaches’ baseball poll. Their rebellion came first in words and then in action, as Biola now jostles for second in the conference about halfway through the season. The...

Baseball’s rally falls short

Baseball’s rally falls short
Art U holds on late to beat the Eagles and even the series.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

Baseball returned to action as the designated home team against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights in Santa Clarita, Calif. on March 24. One day after the Eagles jumped on Art U’s starter to gain an early lead, the Urban Knights returned the favor by scoring in each of the game’s first...

Baseball splits series with FPU

Baseball splits series with FPU
The Eagles’ offense proves inconsistent in Fresno.
March 20, 2018

Baseball got its first taste of PacWest action on the mainland on March 15-17, heading up to Fresno, Calif. and dodging the rain for a four-game series against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles went 2-2 on the trip, splitting Thursday and Saturday doubleheaders to move their conference...

Stainbrook shines in Biola baseball debut

Stainbrook shines in Biola baseball debut
Junior college transfer led the Eagles to their first win of 2018.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 9, 2018

After a brutal season-opening loss to Azusa Pacific University on Feb. 7, Biola baseball traveled to APU for an evening neutral-site game against the Western Oregon University Wolves on Feb. 8. There, the Eagles rode a stellar start from junior pitcher Troy Stainbrook as well as a steady stream of...