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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

Alan Shibley fouls a ball off the ground and straight into his helmet, April 26, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU baseball drops final game of the season 10-4 to ranked Oregon

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor May 21, 2024

In their final game in Crimson and Gray, seven senior Cougs got the chance to pitch one last time for WSU. For some, it was their last taste of organized competitive baseball, for others it was the...

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

Oregon Ducks score seven in eighth inning to beat WSU 8-4

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor May 21, 2024

As the sun set, the hits began to fall, Friday at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon. The Cougs entered the eighth inning with a slim 2-1 lead after WSU starter Conner Wilford and Oregon starter Grayson Grinsell...

WSU pitcher Grant Taylor looks to throw a pitch at an NCAA Baseball Game against Santa Clara April 22, 2023. Pullman, Wash.

Taylor climbs Cougar record books, Kramer reaches base four times in WSU loss

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

Grant Taylor had perhaps his worst start of the season in his final WSU career start, but still found himself climbing the WSU record books. WSU baseball (21-30, 9-19 Pac-12) lost to No. 20 Oregon (35-16,...

Kyle Russell lasers a ball toward the left side of the infield for a lineout, March 3, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar baseball drops Senior Day rubber match to USC, 10-3

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor May 13, 2024

The Mothers of WSU baseball’s senior class threw out the ceremonial first pitches, senior Elias Farland shredded the National Anthem on the guitar and WSU recognized its 16-player senior class on a bright...

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)...

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...

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