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Sweep of Siena led by strong play of pitching corps for Spartans
The difference was at the mound for MSU baseball this past weekend.
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MSU baseball completes sweep of Siena, adds to streak
By Robert Bondyrbondy@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnMSU baseball used 12 hits and another stellar outing from its pitching staff to complete the three-game series sweep of Siena on Sunday afternoon, winning 5-1 at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.The game was a one-run game until junior right fielder Jimmy Pickens brought in three runs on a first-pitch double in the bottom of the seventh to seal the win for MSU.
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Spartan baseball sweeps Siena in doubleheader
MSU baseball used stifling pitching to go 2-0 on Saturday, sweeping a doubleheader against Siena at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.
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Spartan baseball falls to Lugnuts in Crosstown Showdown
LANSING — MSU baseball failed to take advantage of key offensive opportunities and fell, 3-2, Thursday night in the eighth annual Crosstown Showdown against MLB minor league foe Lansing Lugnuts at Cooley Law School Stadium.
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Fans brave cold for Crosstown Showdown despite MSU loss
LANSING — Despite less-than-ideal temperatures and dreary skies, Lansing grandparents Edward and Charlene Buss couldn't pass up the opportunity to take their grandsons, Collin Moore, 10, and Lucas Moore, 8, to an MSU sporting event.
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Prepping for game with Lugnuts, MSU beats Oakland at home, 5-3
A day before playing the Lansing Lugnuts, MSU baseball reached a season high winning streak Wednesday afternoon, topping Oakland 5-3 in the home opener.
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Baseball beats Eastern Michigan on road
MSU used five runs in the top of fourth inning to earn a road victory over Eastern Michigan, 5-3, Tuesday evening at Oestrike Stadium.
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Baseball facing long week of tough games
MSU baseball has a busy week ahead of itself, with three midweek games and a non-conference three game series on the weekend.
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Spartan baseball takes two in road trip
By Robert Bondyrbondy@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnMSU baseball used a surge of scoring and stellar pitching in a doubleheader Sunday afternoon to salvage a series victory over Minnesota, improving to .500 in Big Ten play.After dropping the series opener on Saturday, 4-2, the Spartans were able to win both games on Sunday, keeping the Golden Gophers scoreless in both games.
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MSU baseball team wins two on road
MSU's baseball team took both wins in a doubleheader against Harvard Saturday afternoon in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Face time: Jake Boss Jr.
A year after making its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1979, the MSU baseball team narrowly missed the 64-team field this past spring. The Spartans finished with a 33-17 overall record and a 12-9 Big Ten record, but couldn’t quite crack the field as they were the first team left out of the tournament.?
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Former Spartans end seasons in minor league
Former MSU baseball player Andrew Waszak’s college success is carrying over to professional baseball. Waszak was honored as the Danville Braves Pitcher of the Year after being picked by the Atlanta Braves in the 22nd round of the 2013 MLB First Year Player Draft in June. He was sent immediately to the team’s rookie affiliate, the Danville Braves.
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All-Star selections highlight MSU players during offseason
Efforts for MSU baseball players to improve their games during the offseason have proved fruitful thus far, as four players have been named to their respective summer collegiate all-star games.
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Garner to forego senior year, signs with Chicago Cubs
MSU junior pitcher David Garner decided to forego his senior year and sign a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, according to the MSU athletic department.
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Waszak, Garner and recruits selected in MLB First-Year Player Draft
For many high school, junior college and college baseball players, last weekend represented a dream come true.
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Spartan ace Waszak selected by Atlanta Braves in 22nd round of MLB Draft
After patiently waiting with anxiety, MSU pitcher Andrew Waszak knew his time had finally come when his father, who had been watching the MLB First-Year Player Draft all day, began shouting with excitement on Saturday afternoon.
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Garner selected in seventh round in MLB First-Year Player Draft
MSU junior pitcher David Garner was selected in the seventh round (No. 198 overall) by the Chicago Cubs on Friday at the 2013 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
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Spartans fall short of NCAA Tournament bid
The MSU baseball team not only failed to receive an at-large bid to the 2013 NCAA Baseball Tournament yesterday, it was the final team left out of the field. Head coach Jake Boss Jr.
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MSU baseball season ends despite wins at PSU
The MSU baseball team’s season came to a disappointing end despite winning its final Big Ten series against Penn State this weekend.
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MSU baseball sweeps doubleheader against Central Michigan
MSU won both games of the doubleheader against Central Michigan Tuesday at Theunissen Stadium in Mount Pleasant. The Spartans held on in the first of two against Central to win the postponed Clash at Comerica, 5-4. MSU hopes to maintain its momentum from the doubleheader sweep into the Big Ten finale against Penn State this weekend. Sophomore right fielder Jimmy Pickens had a big Tuesday, Pickens went 3-7 with 5 RBIs in the two wins against Central.