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Baseball sweeps doubleheader and series

Baseball sweeps doubleheader and series
The Eagles get their first series win in almost two months.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 16, 2018

Just one week after a brutal stretch at California Baptist University handed baseball its first series loss in the PacWest, the Eagles got back on track by cruising over the Holy Names University Hawks in an April 14 doubleheader for their first ever conference sweep. Biola staved off late HNU rallies...

Baseball drops series to CBU

Baseball drops series to CBU
The Eagles take their first PacWest series loss against a traditional powerhouse.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 10, 2018

After taking the first of their four games at the California Baptist University Lancers on April 5, the Eagles suffered their worst loss of the season on April 6 and could not recover, dropping the next two games as their offense sputtered. CBU leapfrogged the Eagles in the PacWest standings over...

Late homer not enough for baseball in loss

Late homer not enough for baseball in loss
The Eagles fall to Point Loma in another close game to split their series.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 2, 2018

In yet another close game, baseball took a 5-4 loss at the hands of Point Loma Nazarene University, who forced a split with the victory and nudged the Eagles out of second place in the PacWest. Biola threatened several times late in the game but never could quite take the lead and wound up leaving...

Baseball splits doubleheader and series against Art U

Baseball splits doubleheader and series against Art U
The Eagles remain near the top of the PacWest after another up-and-down day.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

For the second time in as many weekends, baseball won and lost one game each of a doubleheader to split a series against a PacWest opponent. The Eagles beat the Academy of Art University Urban Knights 7-5 in their first contest on March 25 but got shut out in the second game, losing 6-0. Biola has...

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...

Baseball squeezes past Firebirds

Baseball squeezes past Firebirds
The Eagles win the battle of the birds as their bats heat up late to outlast their opponents.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice February 21, 2018

Baseball visited the University of Saint Katherine Firebirds on Feb. 20 in the team’s last NCAA Division II nonconference matchup before their PacWestseason begins. After falling behind early, the Eagles fought back to take the lead in the sixth inning. They padded and defended that lead, winning...

Baseball rolls over Providence Christian College

Baseball rolls over Providence Christian College
The Eagles never looked back after a big third inning, winning 14-1.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 14, 2018

On the eve before his first start of the 2018 season, senior starting pitcher Wyatt Haccou posted a picture on his instagram captioned, “I didn’t come to take part, I came to take over.” He did exactly that on Feb. 14, shutting down Providence Christian College’s lineup to the tune of no runs,...

The reloaded Eagles vow to prove their doubters wrong

The reloaded Eagles vow to prove their doubters wrong
Armed with new faces, baseball readies to rise above expectations.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 31, 2018

Baseball faced several challenges as they prepared for their first PacWestseason. Like many Eagles teams, they had to adjust to a reduced practice schedule to meet NCAA regulations. Several seniors who led last year’s squad to their most successful finish under manager Jay Sullenger are now gone....

Baseball eliminated from GSAC championship, but not finished

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Despite their early exit from the conference tournament, the Eagles remain hopeful heading into the NAIA championship.
Keaton Moore, Writer May 10, 2017
Despite their early exit from the conference tournament, the Eagles remain hopeful heading into the NAIA championship.

Eagles suffer quick elimination

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After their second loss in a row, the Eagles were eliminated from the GSAC tournament thanks to The Master’s University.
Keaton Moore, Writer May 9, 2017
After their second loss in a row, the Eagles were eliminated from the GSAC tournament thanks to The Master’s University.

Magro’s bat explodes, leads Eagles to sweep of Hawks

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Magro continues to rake, Knapp steals home and Eagles down Hawks in weekend series sweep.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager April 11, 2017
Magro continues to rake, Knapp steals home and Eagles down Hawks in weekend series sweep.

Baseball returns renewed, refreshed and ready

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Following a missions trip to Mexico, the Biola baseball team bested the Marymount Mariners before their schedule heats up.
Keaton Moore, Writer April 5, 2017
Following a missions trip to Mexico, the Biola baseball team bested the Marymount Mariners before their schedule heats up.