Before the championship game we know today, there have been some different versions of a postseason championship game for baseball. In 1884, the Providence Grays of the National League outplayed the New York Metropolitan Club of the American Association in a three game series called “The Championship of the United States”. Some newspapers across the […]
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On the Bench: Postseason baseball becomes the ultimate spying game
In the world of baseball, the postseason is the road to the World Series, the most coveted event in baseball where every club wants to be. To get there, however, some teams will take some pretty shady routes to make it. Scouting opponents dugouts at practice, recording signals from catchers and even hacking into other […]
Out of the Shark Zone, Oct. 2, 2018
Carson Wentz Returns to Philadelphia Eagles Starting Lineup On Sunday Sept. 23, the Philadelphia Eagles went up against the Indianapolis Colts, ending in a hard fought victory. Starting quarterback, Carson Wentz, made his long awaited return to the Eagles starting lineup, getting a standing ovation from the crowd as he ran onto the field. The […]
Baseball is dying, but why?
Baseball was once considered America’s favorite pastime, but times have changed and compared to other sports leagues, some consider baseball outdated. A typical baseball game has many perks such as ballpark food, “kiss cams” and lively music to keep people entertained. Even though baseball might be taking a bit of a backseat in the sports […]
Athelete of the week: Shane Hill
Shane Hill, senior exercise science major, has played baseball ever since he was a little kid. He first began to play baseball when he was 4 years old, after his dad bought him a plastic bat and plastic ball from the local pharmacy. He said that he has been hooked ever since.
The worst owner in sports history
How is it possible for one man to be hated by almost everyone in a city? Jeffrey Loria, the owner of the Miami Marlins, is well on his way to becoming the most hated man in Miami.
Baseball team ready to take the field
After eight months, the NSU baseball team will return to the field on Feb. 1, when they play at Columbus State University.
NSU baseball: A team to follow
When I think of this year’s baseball team I automatically think of an explosive offense, and for good reason. As of March 19, the team leads the conference in batting average, on base percentage, slugging percentage, home runs, and walks. This lineup has been demolishing opponents and even put up 20 runs in a victory.
Baseball ready for conference battles
As of March 12, NSU has posted the highest slugging and on base percentages in the conference. In addition, they have the second highest batting average and have hit the second most home runs.