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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

New York Yankees Gerrit Cole pitches to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during a game in New York on April 13, 2022.

Young pitchers are throwing too hard and too often, and it’s costing them in the Majors

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

Shane Bieber, Spencer Strider, Eury Pérez, Framber Valdez. These are just some of the big-name MLB pitchers that have hit the injured list within the first month of the 2024 season. That’s not to...

Sophomore shortstop Jake Kendro (4) attempts to outrun the throw during the baseball game against Duke on Sunday afternoon at Charles L. Cost Field.

Photos: Baseball upsets Duke 11-10

By Amber Farabaugh, Staff Photographer April 17, 2024

Pitt baseball narrowly beat Duke 11-10 on Sunday during the final game of a three-game series at Charles L. Cost Field. Pitt ended Saturday’s doubleheader with a 10-run mercy rule loss of 4-14 followed...

Senior catcher Justin Fogel (13) walks into the batter’s box during the baseball game against Duke on Sunday afternoon at Charles L. Cost Field.

Pitt baseball gears up for battle at the plate in Backyard Brawl

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer April 16, 2024

Pitt baseball (14-18, 4-14 ACC) travels to Morgantown this Tuesday for another Backyard Brawl against No. 22 West Virginia (22-13, 11-4 BIG-12). To succeed, the Panthers need to perform well at bat and...

A Pitt player runs to third base during Sunday’s game against Georgia Tech at the Charles L. Cost Field.

Pitt baseball hopes to turn season around against Kent State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Following a disappointing end to a weekend series against Georgia Tech, Pitt baseball looks to rebound in a one-off game against Kent State away from home.  Bad pitching was a major concern in Pitt’s...

A Pitt player runs to third base during Sunday’s game against Georgia Tech at the Charles L. Cost Field.

Pitt baseball secures 100th ACC win in series against Georgia Tech

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer April 7, 2024

Although Pitt baseball (13-15, 3-12 ACC) lost its series to Georgia Tech this weekend, the Panthers picked up a win against the Yellow Jackets in their Saturday matchup, securing the program its 100th...

Redshirt sophomore pitcher Phil Fox (28) pitches during Sunday’s game against UVA at Cost Field.

Pitt baseball faces pitching and batting woes against UVA

By James Carter, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

A struggling Pitt baseball program entered a weekend series against No. 14 Virginia, looking for a series win over a team with national championship aspirations. Last season, the Panthers picked up...

Sophomore infielder Jake Kendro (4) hits the ball during Sunday’s game against UVA at Cost Field.

Pitt baseball heads east to take on Penn State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

Pitt baseball (11-10, 1-8 ACC) heads east to take on in-state rivals Penn State (12-9, 1-2 Big Ten) this Tuesday in State College. After an 8-1 start to the season, the Panthers have lost nine of their...

Senior infielder Tyler Bischke (1) winds up for a throw during Sunday’s game against UVA at Cost Field.

Photos: Pitt baseball loses to UVA 8-2

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor March 25, 2024

Pitt baseball finished its three-game series against the University of Virginia with a 2-8 loss on Sunday afternoon at Cost Field.

Pitt baseball players look out for the ball during the Blue/Gold Fall World Series at the Charles L. Cost Field on Oct. 27, 2023.

Pitt baseball looks to build chemistry, defeat Kent State

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

Pitt baseball (10-7, 1-5 ACC) will host Kent State (9-10, 4-2 MAC) at Charles L. Cost Field this Tuesday in an exciting early-season matchup.  This non-conference opportunity is the perfect stage for...

A Pitt player pitches during a game on Feb. 23.

Pitt baseball wins Las Vegas Classic

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Pitt baseball (8-1,0-0 ACC) traveled to Las Vegas on Friday hoping to strike it lucky in Sin City. After two blowout victories against Oklahoma and California, the Panthers did just that, winning the ultimate...

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