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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

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,...

Shane Bieber is out for the year with an elbow injury after a promising start. One of a wave of pitchers injured.

Arm injuries are killing baseball’s best: Is Pitch Clock to blame?

LEVI COOVERT April 18, 2024

One of the early storylines of the MLB season has been the amount of starting pitchers going down with injuries. Opening Day was just over two weeks ago, and since then, we’ve already seen a flurry of...

The Seattle Mariners

Prospect watch: Seattle Mariners

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor April 17, 2024

Historically, the Seattle Mariners have had plenty to watch for in the minor leagues because of a lack of big-league talent. In 2024, the Mariners may be a different team at the big league level, but there...

Max Hartman hits a ball toward the sky against Cal, April 12, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU baseball, swimming join Mountain West

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor April 16, 2024

WSU baseball and swimming will join the Mountain West Conference as affiliate members beginning July 1, WSU and the MW announced Tuesday morning. Affiliate status allows NCAA schools to compete for...

Duke Brotherton and Jacob Morrow meet on the mount after Brotherton allow the first man on base, March 3, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs allow 17 hits in 8-2 Sunday loss, get swept by Cal

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor April 15, 2024

Head coach Nathan Choate said that games are decided by one or two pitches. You just don’t know which pitches they are going to be. Unfortunately for WSU baseball, the most noteworthy pitch of the...

WSU Outfield Jonah Advincula runs to third base at an NCAA Baseball Game against Santa Clara April 22, 2023. Pullman, Wash.

Pro Cougs tracker: baseball

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor April 13, 2024

With baseball season in full swing for the MLB and Milb, the graduated Cougs that have taken the professional leap are as well.  Two former Cougs are playing ball in the bigs while many others classify...

WSU pitcher Spencer Jones throws a pitch during an NCAA baseball game against Gonzaga, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Washington State Sweeps ASU Sun Devils as offense surges

LEVI COOVERT March 26, 2024

On Sunday morning at Bailey-Brayton Field, Spencer Jones took the mound amidst a rain and wind storm, looking to close out the sweep over Arizona State for the WSU Cougars. Jones’ strong start, combined...

COX: Baseball uniform issues indicative of larger trend

COX: Baseball uniform issues indicative of larger trend

NICK COX March 21, 2024

It’s a cool, clear October evening in the Pacific Northwest. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year stands on the mound chasing history as he faces down Seattle’s Public Enemy Number One with...

WSU senior right-hander Duke Brotherton pitches in WSU baseballs 7-6 loss to Utah, March 10 in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs walk 13 times, score 12 times, win once in Los Angeles

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor March 17, 2024

WSU baseball (10-7, 2-3 Pac-12) beat UCLA (6-11, 1-4) 12-5 in Los Angeles for the first time since 2014, breaking an 11-game losing streak. The Cougars won behind a persistent offensive effort that...

Joey Kramer takes a deep breath prior to his at-bat, March 3, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar baseball wins big in Riverside, 11-3

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor March 15, 2024

With two on and two out in the bottom of the first, Kevin Haynes faced his first jam as a Cougar starter. Working with a full count, Haynes fired a cutter up and down into the zone to get a called strike...

Max Hartman collected two hits against the Utah Utes, but was called out between first and second base when he passed the runner at first after hitting a home run. His hit is reflected in the box score as a two-RBI single. March 9 in Pullman, Wash.

Base running mistake costs Cougars game two versus Utah

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor March 15, 2024

Max Hartman smacked the ball over the right-field wall. As he rounded the bases and made his way home, the umpire called him out. The ball was not caught in a crazy, highlight-reel fashion at the wall...

Brody Levin slides into home for the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth, March 3, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar baseball lets getaway day game get away, lose 6-3

LEVI COOVERT March 4, 2024

In the midst of the snow, WSU baseball (7-4) let a 3-0 lead slip away from them late. Senior Grant Taylor threw four no-hit innings, but Rhode Island (2-7) tied it up, and later broke the tie with a home...

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