Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu An extra innings contest allowed Murray State’s baseball team to get a win on Southern Illinois University on Tuesday, May 3. The Racers, who defeated the Salukis 5-2 in 12 innings, had seven hits and five RBIs in the game despite striking out 12 times. Sophomore right-handed pitcher Ryan Fender Read More
Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu Following a five-game road trip, the Murray State baseball team returned to Johnny Reagan Field on Tuesday, April 26, where they defeated Alabama A&M University 8-2. The win put the Racers on a four-game win streak, with the Racers scoring six runs in the sixth inning and getting 10 hits Read More
Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu Murray State baseball’s losing streak hit eight games on Tuesday, April 12, as the Racers lost to the University of Mississippi Rebels 8-2. The Rebels, ranked 25 in the AP polls, piled on a few runs to start the game, then tacked on another five runs later on to cap Read More
Simon Elfrink Sports Editor selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State baseball got another taste of top-tier competition against No. 10 University of Louisville. While the Racers battled early on in the game, the Cardinals outscored Murray State 8-3 for Murray State’s fourth consecutive loss. “We went blow for blow with them and if you look at the box Read More
Simon Elfrink Sports Editor selfrink@murraystate.edu In Murray State baseball’s first opening series of the 2021 season, the Racers took three of the four games against Purdue University Fort Wayne. The two teams faced off for the first of two double headers on Friday, Feb. 26, at Johnny Reagan Field. Game One Graduate right-hander Sam Gardner Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Each passing day takes the Murray State Racers closer to baseball season, which will begin with a three-game series against Southern Mississippi University on Friday, Feb. 14. Head Coach Dan Skirka has high hopes for this season and thinks the experience of the upperclassmen is among the team’s greatest assets. Read More