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The Pitt News

Redshirt junior midfielder Maria Donahue (13) and sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Giandonato (1) charge for the ball at Pitt Play Day.

Pitt baseball, lacrosse and softball combine for a shaky weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past weekend, three Pitt athletics programs — baseball, lacrosse and softball — participated in exhibition events to gauge their offseason progress and prepare for the long seasons ahead. While...

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 16, 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...

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 25, 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...

Pitt junior infielder Brock Franks (11) high fives another player during their game against Clemson on March 25, 2022.

Pitt baseball sweeps Maine in season opener

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer February 19, 2024

Pitt baseball (3-0, 0-0 ACC) kicked off its 2024 season with a series sweep against Maine in Port Charlotte, Florida, this weekend. The Panthers' explosive start to the season came in the form of the offensive...

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 hopes to rebound in 2024

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

As the spring sports season rapidly approaches, Pitt baseball enters its 2024 campaign looking to exceed expectations despite placing at the bottom of Atlantic Coast Conference preseason rankings. Following...

Pitt’s baseball team huddles on the field during its game against Louisville on April 3, 2022.

Feature | Former Pitt pitcher Blair Calvo representing the Panthers in the Big Leagues

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer June 13, 2023
Pitt baseball is gaining some representation in the MLB, as former pitcher Blair Calvo made his professional debut with the Rockies last week. But Calvo’s path to the majors wasn’t easy, as he battled through some adversity along the way.
Junior outfielder CJ Funk (39) hits the ball in a game against Louisville on April 3, 2022.

Pitt baseball closes season on a disappointing note

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer May 30, 2023
Pitt baseball, coming off of its two best seasons in the ACC, couldn’t sustain the momentum it previously built and finished the 2023 season on a disappointing note.
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