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We are deeply saddened today to learn of the passing of our former head coach, Jeff Ditch.
Our thoughts tonight are with his family and friends.
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We are saddened to learn about yesterday’s passing of former IUP catcher, Anthony Rota.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. 🙏
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Congratulations,
@Tj_Adams21
! 👏
@Phillies
select TJ Adams in the 27th Round.
#MLBDraft2019
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Congratulations to Steve Kline on being named the 14th head coach in program history!
Welcome to IUP!
🔗
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HISTORY! IUP baseball battles back for a 4-3 win against top-ranked and number one seed Central Missouri.
It’s the first NCAA DII College World Series victory in program history. The game-ending double play was upheld after replay review.
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Congratulations to IUP baseball head coach Steve Kline, named the 2024 ABCA/ATEC DII Atlantic Region Coach of the Year on Tuesday!
#DirtyHats
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👀 “It’s a beautiful day, in Indiana, Pa.!”
Back at it in 10 days!
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It's been a long time coming. But the wait was well worth it.
Can't wait to get our guys on the new turf this fall.
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IUP head baseball coach Steve Kline retuned to St. Louis earlier this week for the first pitch on his bobblehead night with the Cardinals on July 30, reuniting with teammates on the anniversary of the 2004 N.L. Championship.
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What an outstanding job by this coaching staff, one of many key pieces to turning around the IUP baseball program in just three years.
From left to right: assistant Eric Costea, head coach Steve Kline, assistant Austin Mueller and pitching coach Kyle Nicholson.
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💥
Harrison Pontoli cracks the first pitch of his at-bat over the fence in right center for an early 1-0 IUP lead in the first!
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Dougherty Field is getting a facelift!🔥
“It’s a great and exciting time to be a part of IUP baseball. We now have the opportunity to expand on what we are able to do as a program on different levels year-round.”
~ Coach Rebyanski
>> STORY:
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For the first time in program history the Crimson Hawks advance to the SUPER REGIONALS next weekend!!!!
Final Score IUP 2-1
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A sight we have missed, but definitely not forgotten.
Baseball is back.
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Prior to our game today, 12-year-old Parker Muhleman threw out the first pitch ⚾️🔥
Parker was told he would never be able to play sports after being diagnosed with a congenital heart defect...he has been playing baseball for nine years!
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Survive and advance!
We will see you later today as it strikes midnight in Slippery Rock.
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Top-five national ranking ✅
IUP baseball was listed fourth in the latest ABCA DII Top 25 Poll, released on June 10. IUP put together a memorable 2024 season, wining its first regional title and advancing to the DII College World Series.
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An accomplishment 34 years in the making.
IUP baseball has earned an at-large bid in the 2024 NCAA DII Baseball Atlantic Region Tournament, beginning this week. The Crimson Hawks are the five seed, playing in a pod hosted by West Chester.
More info:
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A shutout win in the World Series! IUP eliminates Point Loma with a 1-0 victory after scoring in the first inning.
The Hawks are back in action tomorrow (June 6) against Angelo State.
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An outstanding outing for Jake Black!
▪️8.0 IP
▪️2 H
▪️4 K
▪️1 BB
▪️100 pitches
▪️14 flyouts
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Battled until the end. IUP has a magical and record-breaking season come to a close with a 7-3 loss to Angelo State in the DII national semifinals.
We are
#IUPproud
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We would like to thank coach Grove for his hard work & dedication to our program over the last four years, as he is about to begin a new chapter in his life. We ALL wish you the very best in your future endeavors! Remember, once a hawk, always a hawk!
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It’s about that time! Team meeting at 6 p.m., followed by first practice this evening! ⚾️
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Congratulations to Harrison Pontoli (2B) and Jake Black (P), named to the DII Baseball Championship All-Tournament Team!
▪️Pontoli: .389 AVG, .522 OBP, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 4 BB (5 Games)
▪️Black: 8.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 K, 1 BB
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In the game of baseball, we are all one big family and part of a brotherhood. We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to
@SHGriffBaseball
and the Maund family. We are saddened for your loss and our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time.
#MM40
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Still alive! Casen Sandri gets the final out of the game as IUP holds off defending national champions Angelo State with a 10-8 victory.
It sets up a rematch between IUP and Angelo State tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
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IUP head baseball coach Steve Kline with former coach and professional baseball player Archie Moore recently at practice.
A former IUP professor, Moore coached the baseball program from 1971-82 and played professionally with the New York Yankees.
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We're honored to announce Dan Sepic as our inaugural Owen J Dougherty Player of the Year winner.
Bob and Pat Dougherty on hand to present.
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WHAT. A. FINISH!!!
DeSanti and Rigous got BACK-TO-BACK HOME RUNS to give us a thrilling 7th inning win!!!
9-8 final.
Wow, just wow.
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Tuesday Sweep! 🧹🧹🧹
That’s two wins over The Rock today! We take game 2 by a score of 8-5.
Hess: 3-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, 4 RBI
Roper: HR, 3 RBI
Pontoli: 2-3, 3 R, 2B
Mueller/Johnson: 2B each
Bullpen: 6.1 IP, 0 H, 1 ER, 6 K
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𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮
𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗣𝗦𝗔𝗖 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁
» Our first all-league SS since 2013
» IUP record 22 doubles
» .369/.438/.650
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Getting some work in at the home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels in Virginia on a beautiful Thursday morning.
#DirtyHats
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Big shout out and thank you to the Richmond Flying Squirrels for letting us practice at The Diamond today.
Looking forward to our games this weekend.
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Family matters.
The Hess Brothers have been part of our program since 2014.
Scott (‘14-17) and Nick (‘19-present) have a combined:
.300 BA
38 2Bs
21 HRs
105 RBI
.501 Slug%
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📰 GAZETTE: Kline wants to build 'gritty' program
“We will come together as a team, and we will use our grit to fight and persevere. That’s how you have to do it in this game. You can’t just rely on talent.”
Read:
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𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗶
𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗣𝗦𝗔𝗖 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁
» Team-best 6 HR, 42 RBI
» Also led team w/45 runs and 14 steals
» .349/.443/.625
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It’s been six months since we got to do this. What a great feeling to be back on the 💎 once again! Day one in the books.
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It’s officially game week!
The weather can’t keep us away from NC this weekend. We have a 4-game set at Lenoir-Rhyne Friday and Saturday.
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A great way to begin our time in Cary for the 2024 NCAA DII College World Series.
#DirtyHats
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ROTC cadet & Sr. Christian McClure has been awarded Active Duty & Distinguished Military Graduate. He's ranked in the top 20% in the nation!
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Congratulations to our second baseman, Ted DeSanti, who was awarded with the Owen J. Dougherty Player of the Year award! 🏆
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Head coach Steve Kline enjoying tonight’s Pirates/Rangers game at PNC Park.
Kline reunites with former manager and mentor Bruce Bochy tonight in Pittsburgh.
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“There was nobody better out there. He was a father figure to me, personally. A mentor and just a true friend...”
Anthony Rebyanski sat down with Jack Benedict to talk about how he’ll remember our former head coach, Jeff Ditch.
#RIPJPD
INTERVIEW >>
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Friday Sweep!
We take two from Wheeling with a 9-6 game two win.
Pontoli, Cestra: 2 RBI each
Tooley: W, 5.0 IP, 5 ER, 8 K
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A gritty effort for Derrick Shields on the mound, who settled in nicely against a potent Central Missouri lineup.
▪️5.1 IP
▪️5 H
▪️2 ER (both in second inning)
▪️1 BB
▪️3 K
▪️96 pitches
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📆 SCHEDULE RELEASE
Announcing our 40-game schedule for the 2021 season!
23 home, 17 away. Season-opener March 6 against Malone.
Full slate »
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We made it interesting, but held on for a 13-10 win in game one.
Cestra, Mueller, Hess: HR each
Edeburn: W, 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 9 K
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Another top-25 win 👀
We beat No. 22 Slippery Rock 3-2 in today’s first game.
Tooley: W, 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 8 K
Mueller/Cestra: 2B each
Roper: GW RBI 1B in the B6
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✍️ It’s Official!
Please welcome Teague Hoover as the next addition to our 2022 recruiting class!
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A sweep for the seniors!
We finish Clarion off with a 7-2 victory in today’s nightcap!
Our season ends at 27-22 and we finished 5th in the PSAC West at 16-12.
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With each passing day, the anticipation and excitement grows! Making progress, getting close. 💯
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What a 𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙮 day!
We had a great time at our inaugural chili cook-off this afternoon.
Thank you to everyone who made this happen!
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We’re excited to host PBR 2021 Summer Prospect Showcase on August 3 at Owen Dougherty Field!
@PBRPennsylvania
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One win away from the NCAA Super Regional! IUP baseball eliminates top seed and host West Chester with a 9-3 victory on Friday, highlighted by a complete game win for Derrick Shields on the mound.
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A look at our Opening Day lineup for game one:
▪️ 3B - Markus Cestra
▪️ 2B - Harrison Pontoli
▪️ SS - David Kessler
▪️ 1B - Andrew Sicinski
▪️ LF - Torrey Roper
▪️ DH - Colton Burd
▪️ RF - Elijah Dunn
▪️ C - Davin Landers
▪️ RF - Au'Sean Owens
▪️ P - Mark Edeburn
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What a play!
A sprawling catch for Harrison Pontoli closes out the eighth inning and keeps PLNU off the board! Jake Black has whirled eight shutout innings and IUP leads 1-0.
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⬇️ Lost game one 19-3
⬆️ Won game two 9-0
That was our first shutout since besting UPJ 9-0 back in May 2017.
Tomorrow: Millersville
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All around great day on the diamond! Today’s final, IUP 8, Franklin Pierce 5.
Hess: 1 for 4, HR, 2 RS, 2 RBI
Burd: 1 for 1, HR, 2 RBI
Williams: 2 for 3, RS, 2B
Final game in Cary tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. against St. Thomas Aquinas.
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✅ Another ranked DUB
7-2 over No. 13 Seton Hill on game 1 today!
Roper: 2 RBI
Williams: 2 RBI
Mueller: 2 R
Williams (W): CG, 4 H, 0 ER, 8 K
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First official day of fall practice in the books! Great to be back at it! ⚾️💯
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A little piece of heaven. First intersquad of the fall set for tomorrow at 4 p.m. !
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Getting some work indoors on an off day.
Back at it tomorrow against Point Loma in an elimination game.
#DirtyHats
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Great way to finish off spring break! Today’s final, IUP 17, STAC 8.
Hess: 2 for 4, 2 RS, 2 RBI, SB
Mueller: 2 for 4, 2 RS, HR, 3 RBI
Cestra: 1 for 1, HR
Williams: 2 for 4, 2 RS, 2B, RBI
WP: Jake Decker (1-0), 3 IP, 5 K
Next up, Seton Hill on March 20!
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Congratulations to our 3⃣ All-PSAC West First team selections, the most for our program since 2013.
▪️ Markus Cestra - Designated Hitter
▪️ Harrison Pontoli - Infielder
▪️ Jeremiah Williams - Starting Pitcher
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Pick up number one. Today’s final: IUP 13, Frostburg State 9.
Hess: 2 for 4, 1 RS, 2B, 2 RBI
Mueller: 2 for 4, 1 RS, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Pontoli: 1 for 3, 3 RS, 2B, 2 RBI
Thornberry: 2 for 5, 1 RS, 3B, RBI
Next up, Franklin Pierce tomorrow at 3 p.m.
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Happy DII Day! 🥳
Our division, our team, our day! We are a proud member of Division II, and are proud to celebrate our student athletes!
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Colin Williams has a 3.4 GPA in small business management and has appeared in 56 games with 43 starts in his 3 seasons at IUP.
Hope Jones (
@IUPsoftball
) and Colin Williams (
@IUPBaseball
) named IUP Athletes of the Week
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Scout Day! Senior outfielder Chris Eisel and junior infielder/outfielder Nick Hess representing the Crimson Hawks in front of 24 MLB pro scouts!
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