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Baseball

Sophomore Luke Pettersen prepares to bat at Siebert Field on April 1, where the Gophers faced the University of Iowa.

Pettersen steps in at shortstop

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 19, 2016
The sophomore had five hits in 12 plate appearances in the team’s last series.
Redshirt Junior Jordan Smith prepares to hit a pitch pitch during the weekend series against Maryland at Siebert Field Sunday. Although losing the series to Maryland, Smiths single in bottom of the 8 brought in two runs and gave the gophers a lead in their 6-4 victory.

Minnesota comes back to win two

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 18, 2016
The Gophers rallied in the eighth inning twice in their series against Maryland.
Sophomore Micah Coffey prepares to bat during the Gophers game against South Dakota State at Siebert Field on April 13.

Consistent fielding key for Minnesota

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 14, 2016
The Gophers have made the fewest errors in the Big Ten this season.
Junior Matt Fiedler prepares to bat during the Gophers game against South Dakota State at Siebert Field on Tuesday afternoon.

Fiedler fulfills promise in victory

by Ben Gotz
Published April 13, 2016
The junior backed up his pre-game words with three steals on Tuesday.
Freshman infielder Terrin Vavra runs past third base at Siebert Field, where the Gophers faced the University of Iowa on April 1.

Family ties push Vavra to succeed

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 12, 2016
The freshman ranks third on the team in batting average at .390 in 100 at-bats.
Gophers infielder Micah Coffey runs to first at Siebert Field on Apr. 1.

Gophers sweep Michigan

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 11, 2016
Minnesota won both games of a Friday doubleheader on the road in Ann Arbor.
Terrin Vavra watches the ball after hitting a home run in the third inning at Siebert Field on Wednesday. The Gophers defeated Northern Illinois University, 12-10.

Minnesota survives Northern Illinois rally

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 7, 2016
Minnesota scored seven runs in the first inning of the midweek contest.

Tuesday baseball game canceled due to weather

by Ben Gotz
Published April 6, 2016
The Gophers are scheduled to play against Northern Illinois at home at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Minnesota starter Tyler Hanson pitches against Augsburg at Siebert Field on May 6, 2014.

Hanson takes move back to bullpen in stride

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 5, 2016
The junior pitcher made five starts in the rotation before becoming a reliever.
Junior Matt Fiedler throws a pitch at Siebert Field, where the Gophers faced the University of Iowa on Friday.

Minnesota takes two of three from Iowa

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 4, 2016
Junior Matt Fiedler had six strikeouts in Friday’s victory and also tallied two hits.

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