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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Spartan pitcher Rob Winemiller fires home during UAA Championship Tournament in Florida

Spartans bring UAA Championship back home

JP O’Hagan, Sports Editor March 22, 2014

The Spartan baseball team is on a mission, and by every indication they are prepared to achieve their ultimate goal: compete for the national championship. The Spartans took the first big step toward...

Spartan baseball explodes to 4-0 start

JP O’Hagan, Sports Editor February 28, 2014

Despite the cold weather and snow on the ground, the Spartan baseball team began their season red-hot with a 4-0 start last weekend. The Spartans played John Carroll University, Franklin and Marshall...

Alex Rodriguez suspended for drug use

J.P. O’Hagan, Staff Reporter January 23, 2014

Major League Baseball’s once bright star now faces a year-long suspension in the league’s attempt to flush out cheaters. Every baseball fan hopes to see the end of the performance enhancing drug...

Mascot controversy touches on sensitive racial issues

JP O’Hagan, Staff Reporter October 18, 2013

In the past few weeks there has been outcry over the “Redskins” not being politically correct. While the Washington Redskins moniker has received the most critique, the local Indians may also tread...

Indians in swinging distance of playoff berth

Daniel Hoffman, Contributing Reporter September 20, 2013

With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Indians find themselves just half a game out of a playoff spot. Even though they have already exceeded all expectations for this season, they are far...

CWRU Students Accidentally Witness Baseball History

J.P. O’Hagan, Contributing Reporter September 6, 2013

When Case students attended the Indians Game at Progressive Field during orientation, they unknowingly witnessed an endearing piece of history between a young fan and his favorite players. Carlos Santana...

Senior Matt Keen launches one of his team-leading 27 hits. Keen leads the team with 11 doubles and 25 RBIs.

Pitching gems lead Spartans to wins in New York

Shinichi Inoue, Asst. Sports Editor April 19, 2013

Hora ties career records as Case goes 2–1 at St. John Fisher Over the weekend, the Case Western Reserve University Spartans made a road trip to Pittsford, NY to take on St. John Fisher College on...

Englander annouces changes to end of season schedule

Englander annouces changes to end of season schedule

Compiled from staff reports April 19, 2013

Case hosts ONU at Progressive Field, Wednesday April 24, at 2 p.m. With a very busy week on the horizon for his team, Case Western Reserve University baseball Head Coach Matt Englander has announced...

Sophomore centerfielder Will Meador went 4-for-7 in a two-game split against Wooster.  Meador picked up two RBIs and three walks in the double header.

Spartans split home opener double header against Wooster

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor April 12, 2013

Sluggers enter nine game home stand after winning six of last seven Playing at home for the first time in 2013, the Case Western Reserve University baseball team dedicated its brand new scoreboard and...

Senior shortstop Matt Keen has been one of the top offensive producers for the Spartans.  Keen is batting .312 and has 16 RBIs this season, second on the squad.

Bats stay hot, Spartans win 3 of 4 over the weekend

Shinichi Inoue, Asst. Sports Editor April 5, 2013

Coming off a week of rest due to the ever-changing Cleveland weather, the Case Western Reserve Spartans went on a road trip over the weekend. On Friday, Mar. 29, the Spartans visited Ohio Wesleyan University...

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