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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Connor Wilford exits the game in the 2nd inning against Stanford, May 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Bats, bullpen fail to back Wilford’s quality start

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor May 12, 2024

Following a season-best offensive performance in the opening game, WSU’s tout with the Trojans of USC, the bats were solid, but not resounding and Conner Wilford’s 6.0 inning, three-earned run performance...

Grant Taylor throws a arching curveball to a batter in the first inning of a WSU baseball game, March 3, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU offense pops off for 20 runs in blowout of USC

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor May 11, 2024

The left side of WSU’s infield had standout performances Friday, finishing a combined 8-for-11 at the plate and driving six combined runs in a 20-run outing overall for the offense.  WSU baseball...

Casen Taggart lines up his bat to take a crack at a waist-high fastball, April 26, in Pullman, Wash.

Portland scores four in fifth, beat WSU Tuesday

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor May 9, 2024

Seven different arms took the mound for the Cougs, giving up five runs, nine hits and walking seven different batters in a 5-3 loss to the Portland Pilots Tuesday.  WSU baseball (20-27, 8-16 Pac-12)...

Then-sophomore Kyle Manzardo attempts to tag Gonzaga runner.

Kyle Manzardo goes hitless in MLB debut

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor May 8, 2024

Kyle Manzardo, who played three seasons for the Cougs and was named an All-American as a junior, made his major league debut for the Cleveland Guardians Monday and was in the lineup again Tuesday. Batting...

Kevin Haynes gave up two runs over 3.0 innings against Seattle U in a Cougs win, March 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs drop rubber match to Beavs despite scoring six

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor May 5, 2024

In the deciding match of the Pac-2 Pullman series, Oregon State got a lead early and never looked back. Scoring four runs in the top of the first and scoring in five of the nine innings, OSU avenged their...

Casen Taggart lines up his bat to take a crack at a waist-high fastball, April 26, in Pullman, Wash.

Beavs nearly shock Cougs, WSU holds on for Saturday win

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor May 5, 2024

After falling short in their own comeback attempt Friday, WSU went into the top of the ninth inning, holding a 10-2 lead over their Pac-2 counterparts in the No. 6 Oregon State Beavers. With breathing...

Grant Taylor pitching against Cal, April 12, in Pullman, Wash.

Oregon State wins Pac-2 opener

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor May 5, 2024

Down 2-0 in the bottom of the ninth, the Cougs were in striking distance of the No. 6 ranked Oregon State Beavers despite not scoring yet. Even with two outs to begin the half-inning, things were not over. One...

WSU pitcher Kevin Haynes celebrates toward Cole Cramer, April 26, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs shutout in loss to Seattle U

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor May 1, 2024

From the third to the fifth inning, the leadoff batter for the Cougs got on. In two of those innings, the leadoff batter was in scoring position. But, in all three innings, the offense failed to score...

Nate Swarts holds his position after taking a swing, April 26, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs tally nine hits, just 2 runs in game two loss to Fresno State

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 29, 2024

The Cougs never held the lead and surrendered two separate four-run innings in Saturday’s loss to Fresno State, falling by a score of 12-5 for their 23rd loss of the season.  With the loss, WSU baseball...

Cole Cramer running off the field after the Cougs win, March 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Coug at his core, Cole Cramer’s path to WSU a dream come true

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 24, 2024

As the Cougs get the final out of every game they play, win or loss, one thing will be consistent: Junior infielder Cole Cramer will hop on a call with his father to talk about how the game went. That...

Connor Wilford throwing a pitch against Rhode Island, March 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs tally seven hits, just one run in loss to Wildcats

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 21, 2024

After WSU scored the first of the game, they surrendered seven unanswered and lost 7-1 to the Arizona Wildcats to lose the series. The Cougs are now below .500 for the first time this season and have their...

WSU infielder Kyle Russell sprints toward home plate during an NCAA collegiate baseball game against Utah, April 1, at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Kyle Russell dazzles in Cougar comeback attempt, but Cougs cave, lose 9-7

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor April 20, 2024

Kyle Russell, in his second game back from injury, smacked a ball that found grass, not once, not twice, not thrice, but four times, with a two-run ninth-inning single to cap off his excellent night. While,...

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