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Spartans looking sharp

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor April 10, 2015

The rain is an unavoidable nuisance for any spring sport, but for the Case Western Reserve University Spartans, it has kept them from a four-game win streak. The team has a one-run lead over cross-town...

Senior Pitcher Andrew Rossman prepares to pitch during the Spartan’s game against Otterbein last week.

Spartans split week’s series

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor April 3, 2015

The Spartans continue their struggles this season, splitting their week with a strong pair of wins followed by a pair of losses. The Spartans started their play last week on Sunday, playing their doubleheader...

 Indians minor league prospect Giovanny Urshela connects with a solid pitch in a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs.

Sun and baseball fun

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor April 3, 2015

As the plane took off from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, a casual glance around the cabin confirmed my suspicion, that half the flight was heading to the same place I was, other than the obvious...

Cover Jinx?

Joey Arko, Staff Reporter March 27, 2015

Flashback to the year 1987— Joe Carter and Cory Snyder of the Cleveland Indians graced the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine, an issue which picked that year’s Cleveland Indians team to win the...

Sophomore Catcher Eric Eldred receives the pitch for a strike against the Otterbein batter. Eldred and the Spartans picked up their first win at home this season against Otterbein on Wednesday afternoon.

Spartans struggle

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor March 27, 2015

After a last minute cancellation, the Spartans opened their home opener a few days early as they hosted St. John Fisher College for a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon. The Case Western Reserve University...

Spring break blues

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Reporter March 20, 2015

For some teams, the .500 mark is a goal, a good indicator for the season. The Case Western Reserve University baseball team is not most teams. The Spartans return from the start of their 2015 campaign...

Last years team cheers on their teammates from the dugout at Nobby’s Ballpark. 
The 2015 Spartans begin their season in Florida with the UAA tournament next week.

Swinging for Glory

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor February 27, 2015

Last Seasons Record: 34-12 Last Season UAA Standing: 6-2, UAA Champions Top Rival: Marietta Returning Seniors: 8 Newcomers: 9 Captains: 4; Rob Winemiller, Andrew Gronski, Jordan Swisher,...

Jason Giambi calls it a career

Joey Arko, Staff Reporter February 20, 2015

Jason Giambi decided he had taken his last swing. On Monday Giambi called it quits after 20 Major League Baseball (MLB) seasons and playing for four different clubs, his last being the Cleveland Indians....

The hall is broken

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor January 16, 2015

\Paul Hoynes had every good intention when he wrote about his recent dilemma. Hoynes has been entrusted with the preservation of the history of “America’s favorite pastime,” but more on him later. Baseball...

One for the ages

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter November 7, 2014

There’s an old saying that baseball is a game of inches. The San Francisco Giants secured a dramatic World Series victory by 90 feet, edging out the Kansas City Royals in the decisive game seven...

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