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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

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Baseball team takes down Cleveland State, 6-4

A.J. Atkinson April 28, 2011

With a runner on third and the tying run at the plate, junior closer Kyle McMillen struck out his fourth batter for his four-out, 12th save of the season Wednesday against Cleveland State.The Flashes used...

KSU baseball sweeps Buffalo in weekend series

AJ Atkinson April 25, 2011

Kent State coach Scott Stricklin said Thursday he wanted the middle of his lineup to lead the Flashes’ struggling offense of late.The three, four and five hitters did just that in the weekend sweep over...

Kent sophomore first baseman George Roberts attempts to tag out Eastern Michigan freshman first baseman Lee Longo at Schoonover Field on Sunday. Photo by Lindsay Frumker.

Baseball team seeks to regain control after losses last weekend

A.J. Atkinson April 22, 2011

Kent State vs. Buffalo Schoonover Field Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday at 1 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. The Kent State baseball team will attempt to restore its dominant play this weekend after falling to Central...

Senior starting pitcher Kyle Hallock earned his fifth win and the Flashes’ only win of the series Saturday. Photo courtesy of KentStateSports.com.

Central Michigan ends Kent State baseball’s winning streak

A.J. Atkinson April 18, 2011

Central Michigan ended Kent State’s 11-game winning streak with late inning rallies Friday and Sunday to take the weekend series, 2-1.Despite losing the series, the Flashes (23-12 overall, 9-3 Mid-American...

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Understanding Sports – Baseball

April 15, 2011

Sports are a pretty hard thing to grasp if you do not know what is going on. A common stereotype I hear all the time is that women do not know anything about sports. Well, I am here to prove that wrong...

Sophomore catcher David Lyon shows the umpire the ball after tagging a runner out to end the eighth inning during the Flashes 5-4 win against Ohio University Friday. Photo by Tessa Bargainnier.

Baseball team looks to extend winning streak

A.J. Atkinson April 15, 2011

Kent State vs. Central Michigan April 15-20 Friday: 3:05 p.m. Saturday: 2:05 p.m. Sunday: 1:05 p.m. The Kent State baseball team returns to Mid-American Conference play this weekend as the Flashes travel...

Baseball team wins 11th straight against YSU

A.J. Atkinson April 14, 2011

Even playing what Kent State coach Scott Stricklin calls “uninspired baseball” was enough for the Flashes to win their 11-straight game.Shutting down a late inning threat, the Flashes defeated Youngstown...

Baseball continues winning streak against Eastern Michigan

A.J. Atkinson April 11, 2011

Extending a nine-game winning streak that now includes sweeping Eastern Michigan — formerly the West Division’s top team in the Mid-American Conference — the Flashes are playing about as good...

 

Opinion: My love/hate relationship with baseball

Michael Moses April 8, 2011

Michael Moses Contact Michael Moses at [email protected]. As soon as the Final Four ended, so did my sports season (minus the NBA playoffs and the NHL playoffs to watch my Penguins). Football has been...

Senior outfielder Ben Klafczynski hits a double during Wednesdays game against Pittsburgh at Schoonover Stadium. Kent State defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 9-5 to earn their sixth win in a row.. Photo by Anthony Vence.

Baseball team up against No. 1 Eastern Michigan this weekend

A.J. Atkinson April 7, 2011

The top two teams in the Mid-American Conference square off this weekend for a three-game series at Schoonover Field. Mens baseball weekend schedule vs. Eastern Michigan Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday at...

Sophomore Jason Bagoly went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.

Baseball team defeats Pittsburgh, 9-5

A.J. Atkinson April 7, 2011

A resilient offense found its strength from unexpected spots in the lineup during Wednesday’s game against Pittsburgh.Backup catcher Jason Bagoly and George Roberts, platoon sophomore first baseman,...

Baseball team earns a one-run victory

A.J. Atkinson April 6, 2011

Another late inning run led to a 7-6 win for the Kent State baseball team on Tuesday.Similar to Friday’s game, the Flashes scored a run in the eighth to setup their closer for the save.“You have to...

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