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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Baseball

Scott Holzwasser bats at practice Sept. 29 at Parsons Field.

Q&A: Holzwasser talks summer ball, shortened spring

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff September 30, 2020

Scott Holzwasser’s first attempt at a senior spring may have been cut short, but he still kept up the heat throughout the summer. Northeastern’s starting second baseman spent his summer on the Rhode Island coast, hitting .460 over the newly formed 17-game Newport Collegiate...

The baseball team looks on from the dugout during a game against Holy Cross last season.

NU baseball season preview: Huskies look to prove CAA preseason ranking correct

Jordan Baron, news staff February 15, 2020

After finishing a game under .500 in the 2019 regular season, the Northeastern University baseball team has a completely changed dynamic. The Huskies adopted eleven new freshman in preparation for the 2020 season, including North Andover local and 2020 CAA preseason freshman...

The Northeastern baseball team attends the 2018 Miles for Liam 5K Walk/Run on Oct. 31 as one of their 19 Ways events.

NU baseball gives back, bonds through 19 Ways

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor April 11, 2019
Northeastern’s 19 Ways program is a community service initiative that challenges student-athletes to participate in at least 19 service events and campaigns throughout the year.
Redshirt freshman Corey DiLoreto celebrates after scoring a run in a March 16 game against Holy Cross.

Baseball takes first CAA series against William & Mary

Jenna Majeski, news correspondent March 26, 2019

Northeastern faced William & Mary this weekend in its opening CAA series in Williamsburg, Virginia and earned a 2-1 series win. The Huskies won the first two games of the series but fell to the Tribe in the final game. The Huskies (12-11) and Tribe (15-6) battled back-and-forth...

Baseball plays the second game of a doubleheader against Holy Cross Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Parsons Field.

Baseball dominates home opener, series against Holy Cross

Jenna Majeski, news correspondent March 19, 2019
Northeastern baseball swept the first of two doubleheaders against Holy Cross before splitting the second in their home-opening series of the 2019 season.

Baseball goes undefeated in second weekend of play

Jenna Majeski, news correspondent March 1, 2019
The Huskies won all three games in their second weekend of play, beating Missouri once and South Dakota State twice.
Baseball loses to Harvard in Beanpot championship

Baseball loses to Harvard in Beanpot championship

April 18, 2018
The Huskies, who last won the tournament in 2013, fell to the Harvard Crimson 8-6.
NU baseball sweeps home series against Elon University

NU baseball sweeps home series against Elon University

April 13, 2018
The weekend started with the Huskies taking both wins in a doubleheader Saturday, followed by a 9-0 win on Sunday.
Northeastern baseball season starts strong

Northeastern baseball season starts strong

February 23, 2018
The Huskies fetched their first series win of the season in Fort Myers, Florida against Creighton University with a 2-1 record.
Senior righthander Mike Fitzgerald pitched six strong innings against the University of Delaware / Photo by Alex Melagrano

Baseball improves CAA record with pair of wins

April 13, 2017
The Northeastern University baseball team continued its winning ways in conference play, taking two out of three from the University of Delaware to improve to 6-3 within the Colonial Athletic Association.
Huskies win four in Snowbird Baseball Classic

Huskies win four in Snowbird Baseball Classic

March 17, 2017
The Huskies went 4-3 over the life of the tournament, starting on Saturday, March 4, against Ball State University.
Baseball opens season with hard-fought series

Baseball opens season with hard-fought series

February 22, 2017
Friday’s game marked Opening Day for the Huskies. Senior right-hander Mike Fitzgerald got the starting nod after serving as NU’s shutdown closer in 2016.