Valpo Baseball Trio Named to MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team

The Valparaiso University baseball team was well represented as the Missouri Valley Conference announced its MVC Scholar-Athlete selections on Tuesday. Three Valpo players earned first team recognition for their accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom.

Valpo Gives Baker Chance to Play Baseball in America

Each time Louie Baker ’20 takes the field for the Valparaiso University baseball team, he is making a lifelong dream of playing the sport he loves in the United States a reality.

Valpo Baseball Season Comes to a Close

The Valparaiso University baseball team fell 7-1 to Missouri State on Tuesday in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament at Duffy Bass Field in Normal, Ill. That marked the final game of the 2019 season and the end of the careers of seven Valpo seniors.

Four Valpo Players Honored as MVC Announces All-Conference Teams

The Valparaiso University baseball team was well represented as the Missouri Valley Conference announced all-conference teams on Tuesday.

Valpo Baseball Set for MVC Tournament

After matching its regular season Missouri Valley Conference win total from a year ago despite playing in a conference that entered the final weekend of the regular season ranked sixth nationally in RPI, the Valparaiso University baseball team will look to make some noise in the Valley tournament much like it did a year ago. Valpo finished seventh in the regular season standings, creating a matchup with sixth-seeded Missouri State, the defending conference champion, in a single-elimination first-round game on Tuesday.

Baseball Drops Regular Season Finale

The Valparaiso University baseball team held a late lead in Saturday’s regular season finale, but Missouri State came from behind for an 8-6 win that ended with a walk-off home run to snap a 6-6 tie. Valpo finished the regular season with six Missouri Valley Conference wins, equaling its conference win total from a year ago despite playing in a conference that is ranked sixth nationally in RPI this season.

Baseball Drops Middle Game in Springfield

The Valparaiso University baseball team fell 11-4 to Missouri State on Friday night at Hammons Field in Springfield despite eight of the nine batters in the Valpo lineup recording hits and the two teams collecting 10 hits apiece. Valpo is now locked into the No. 7 seed for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament and will play sixth-seeded Missouri State in the opening round on Tuesday at Illinois State regardless of the results on Saturday’s final day of the regular season.

Valpo Edged in Series Opener at Missouri State

The Valparaiso University baseball team incurred a one-run defeat on Thursday night in Springfield, falling 5-4 to Missouri State. Valpo had leads of 1-0 and 3-1, but the Bears scored four in the fifth to take the lead and fended off the visitors for the game’s duration.

Valpo Baseball Sets Camp Dates

The Valparaiso University baseball team has set its summer camp dates for 2019.

Baseball to Close Regular Season in Springfield

The Valparaiso University baseball team will finish out the 2019 regular season this weekend with a three-game Missouri Valley Conference series at Missouri State. Valpo enters the weekend trailing the defending conference champion Bears by one game in the standings and can overtake Missouri State for sixth by winning this weekend’s series. Valpo enters the weekend with a four-game winning streak and the team will shoot to surpass its conference win total from a year ago (six) with at least one victory this weekend.

Winning Streak Reaches Four for Valpo Baseball

The Valparaiso University baseball team made it four wins in a row on Tuesday by topping Chicago State 4-3 in the Emory G. Bauer Field finale. Steven Fitzsimmons (Golden Valley, Minn. / Robbinsdale Cooper) finished a home run shy of the cycle, while four Valpo relief pitchers did not allow any earned runs over 4 1/3 innings to help secure the triumph.

Rhodehouse Wins MVC Pitcher of the Week Award, Named a National Player of the Week

Valparaiso University baseball pitcher Easton Rhodehouse (Gilbert, Ariz. / Highland) earned a pair of honors on Monday as he was named the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week while also being recognized by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper as one of six National Players of the Week.

Baseball Attempts to Extend Winning Streak to Four on Tuesday

The Valparaiso University baseball team will welcome Chicago State to Emory G. Bauer Field for the home finale on Tuesday. The game is a makeup of a contest that was slated for April 9 and was postponed. This is the final nonconference game of the season for Valpo and presents the team with a chance to nail down its fourth straight win, which would mark the program’s longest winning streak since taking six straight late in 2016. With a win on Tuesday, Valpo can finish with a winning home record for the fourth time in the last five years.

Valpo Completes Sweep of Southern Illinois on Senior Day

The Valparaiso University baseball program celebrated its seven seniors in victorious fashion, rounding out a perfect weekend with a 4-1 victory over Southern Illinois on a cool and cloudy Sunday afternoon at Emory G. Bauer Field. Jarrett Hammel (Brook, Ind. / South Newton [Saint Joseph’s College]) turned in the third quality start by a Valpo pitcher in the series, while senior Blake Billinger (Los Gatos, Calif. / St. Francis [Mission]) had a clutch two-out, two-run single in the fifth that proved to be the key moment in the game.

Valpo Pulls Away to Clinch Series Win

After winning a suspenseful, 14-inning game on Friday night, the Valparaiso University baseball team kept the drama to a minimum by rolling to a 7-1 victory over Southern Illinois on an overcast and rainy Saturday afternoon at Emory G. Bauer Field. Freshman starting pitcher Zach Fricke (Arlington Heights, Ill. / Buffalo Grove) dealt, going the distance to propel his team to victory.

Valpo Walks Off with Win in 14-Inning Marathon

Heroes came in all forms for the Valparaiso University baseball team on Friday evening at Emory G. Bauer Field.

Billinger Earns Place on Google Cloud Academic All-District Team

Valparaiso University baseball senior Blake Billinger (Los Gatos, Calif. / St. Francis [Mission]) was recognized for his success on the field and in the classroom on Thursday as he was named to the 2019 Google Cloud Academic All-District Team selected by CoSIDA.

Valpo Baseball to Honor Seven Seniors on Sunday

It’s senior weekend for the Valparaiso University baseball team as seven Valpo seniors will suit up at Emory G. Bauer Field for their final home series. The three-game set between Valpo and Southern Illinois will conclude on Sunday afternoon, Senior Day at Emory G. Bauer Field. The team’s seven seniors will be honored in a pregame ceremony. This marks an important series for both teams as the two squads enter the weekend with comparable conference records.

Seniors Crack Home Runs on Wednesday at Michigan State

Senior Day isn’t until Sunday, but the two graduating cornerstones of the Valparaiso University baseball program accounted for the offense on Wednesday evening at McLane Stadium in East Lansing. Chase Dawson (Chesterton, Ind. / Andrean) and Sam Shaikin (West Hills, Calif. / Chatsworth) both belted home runs in a 9-3 nonconference defeat to Big Ten foe Michigan State.

Valpo Slated to Meet Michigan State on Wednesday

The Valparaiso University baseball team will be back in action on Wednesday for a midweek visit to Big Ten foe Michigan State. This will be the second straight season Valpo has made its way to East Lansing to take on the Spartans. Wednesday marks Valpo’s final nonconference road game of the season.

Baseball Drops Series Finale at Bradley

The Valparaiso University baseball team fell to Bradley 13-2 in seven innings in the rubber match of a three-game weekend series on Sunday afternoon at Dozer Park in Peoria. Brent Jones (Ankeny, Iowa / Ankeny Centennial [Iowa Central]) had a two-run double to account for Valpo’s scoring.

Valpo Tops Bradley, Forces Rubber Match in Weekend Series

The Valparaiso University baseball team put together a solid team effort on Saturday afternoon, coming away with a 5-2 victory over Bradley at Dozer Park. Valpo manufactured its runs with a balanced offensive attack and timely hitting, while the pitching staff did its job for the second straight day and has allowed just four runs in the series.

Tieman Outdueled Despite Complete Game in Series Opener at Bradley

It was an old-fashioned pitchers’ duel on Friday afternoon at Dozer Park as the Valparaiso University baseball team came up just shy in a 2-1 defeat to host Bradley. Valpo starting pitcher Jon Tieman (Crystal Lake, Ill. / Prairie Ridge) was masterful in an eight-inning complete game, but took a tough-luck loss on a day where all of the scoring came in the first inning.

Baseball to Battle Bradley Beginning on Friday

After back-to-back midweek rainouts at Chicago State and Western Michigan, the Valparaiso University baseball team is ready to return to the diamond this weekend in Peoria. It’s time to turn the page to the month of May as a three-game Missouri Valley Conference set against Bradley looms. All three games are slated to start at high noon at Dozer Park.

Valpo, Western Michigan Canceled

It may be May, but flowers were nowhere to be found on Wednesday in Kalamazoo, causing the Valparaiso University baseball team’s game at Western Michigan to be canceled due to rain.

Mother Nature Wins Again, Valpo/Chicago State Washed Out

Mother Nature remained undefeated on Tuesday as the Valparaiso University baseball game slated to take place at Chicago State was canceled due to rain.

Pitching Strong as Valpo Splits Doubleheader with Evansville

The Valparaiso University baseball team received a pair of quality starts on Sunday on its way to splitting a doubleheader with Missouri Valley Conference foe Evansville. Freshman Zach Fricke (Arlington Heights, Ill. / Buffalo Grove) earned his first career victory in the opener, pitching his team to a 6-2 win. Jarrett Hammel (Brook, Ind. / South Newton [Saint Joseph’s College]) was impressive in his first start of the season in Game 2, but he received no decision in an eventual 4-2 setback.

Rain Washes Out Valpo Baseball, Doubleheader Set for Sunday

Saturday’s scheduled game between the Valparaiso University baseball team and Evansville has been postponed due to rain.

Baseball Drops Series Opener to Evansville

One tough inning hurt the Valparaiso University baseball team in Friday’s series opener at Emory G. Bauer Field. Visiting Evansville put a six spot in the sixth in an eventual 8-1 win. Freshman Jeremy Drudge (Plymouth, Ind. / Plymouth) collected three of Valpo’s four hits.

Baseball to Entertain Evansville for Weekend Set

After a weekend of nonconference action, the Valparaiso University baseball team will return to Missouri Valley Conference play on Friday as Evansville comes to town to lift the lid on a three-game series. Valpo won last season’s series against the Purple Aces, but they’ll face a much-improved team that has exceeded expectations after being picked to finish eighth in The Valley this season.

Valpo Edged in One-Run Game at Notre Dame

The Valparaiso University baseball team jumped out to a 3-0 lead on Tuesday night, but host Notre Dame scored three runs in the fifth and one in the seventh to notch a 4-3 victory at Frank Eck Stadium. Starting pitcher Keegan Bates (Plainfield, Ill. / Plainfield North) did not permit a hit through the first four innings.

Baseball Battles Notre Dame on Tuesday

The Valparaiso University baseball team will make its annual visit to instate foe Notre Dame on Tuesday. The two teams will renew a long history against one another as Valpo competes in its fifth straight game outside of Missouri Valley Conference play. This kicks off an instate week for Valpo, which hosts Evansville for a conference series beginning on Friday.

Billinger Belts Three Homers in Doubleheader at SIUE

Senior Blake Billinger (Los Gatos, Calif. / St. Francis [Mission]) provided the bright spot of the day for the Valparaiso University baseball team, launching one home run in the first game and two in the second game of a twinbill at SIU Edwardsville’s Simmons Complex. The Cougars won the opener 4-3 before taking the nightcap 16-6 in eight innings.

Tieman Strikes Out 12, Helps Valpo Blank SIUE in Series Opener

Jon Tieman (Crystal Lake, Ill. / Prairie Ridge) set the tone right away when the junior right-hander struck out the side in each of the first two innings. He went on to accumulate 12 strikeouts over six frames, the most by any Valpo pitcher in a single game since 2011. Tieman was the winning pitcher in Valpo’s 8-0 shutout of SIU Edwardsville in Friday’s series opener at Simmons Complex.

Baseball Steps Outside of MVC Play for Series at SIUe

The Valparaiso University baseball team will step outside of Missouri Valley Conference play this weekend for a nonconference series at SIU Edwardsville leading into the Easter holiday. The two teams will play a single game on Friday before clashing in a scheduled doubleheader on Saturday.

Valpo Invokes 10-run Rule in Victory over Western Michigan

The Valparaiso University baseball team slugged three home runs on the way to an 11-1, seven-inning victory over Western Michigan on Tuesday afternoon at Emory G. Bauer Field. Blake Billinger (Los Gatos, Calif. / St. Francis [Mission]), Sam Shaikin (West Hills, Calif. / Chatsworth) and Jeremy Drudge (Plymouth, Ind. / Plymouth) all went yard in a game that saw Valpo outhit the Broncos 12-3. Freshman starting pitcher Keegan Bates (Plainfield, Ill. / Plainfield North) turned in six quality innings to garner the victory.

Valpo Drops Doubleheader at Indiana State

The Valparaiso University baseball team fell in both games of a doubleheader on Saturday against an Indiana State team that is receiving votes nationally. The Sycamores won the opener 8-0 before Valpo senior Chase Dawson (Chesterton, Ind. / Andrean) drove in four in the nightcap in an 11-5 defeat at Bob Warn Field.

Shaikin Homers Twice in Series Opener at Indiana State

Senior Sam Shaikin (West Hills, Calif. / Chatsworth) continued his power surge, but the Valparaiso University baseball team dropped Friday’s series opener 13-2 at Bob Warn Field in Terre Haute. The Sycamores did all of their scoring in the first two innings before securing the run-rule victory.

Challenging Valley Baseball Slate Continues at Indiana State

High-level competition is the rule rather than the exception in the Missouri Valley Conference, and that’s the case again this weekend for the Valparaiso University baseball team. Valpo makes the short trip to Terre Haute for a three-game series against instate foe Indiana State, a team that is off to the best start in program history.

Wintry Wisconsin Weather Wednesday Blocks Baseball

The Valparaiso University baseball game scheduled for Wednesday at Milwaukee has been canceled due to an unfavorable weather forecast.

Tuesday’s Valpo Baseball Game Canceled

The Valparaiso University baseball game scheduled for Tuesday vs. Chicago State has been canceled due to a Chicago State travel issue.

Go-Ahead Shaikin Homer Lifts Valpo Past Illinois State

The Valparaiso University baseball team battled back to earn a split in Saturday’s doubleheader at Emory G. Bauer Field as Sam Shaikin (West Hills, Calif. / Chatsworth) drilled a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning to put Valpo ahead 3-2 in an eventual 4-2 win. It didn’t come easy as Illinois State stranded a man at third in the eighth and left two aboard in the ninth, but Valpo held on to garner its first conference victory of the season. That came after Illinois State captured the opener of Saturday’s twinbill 12-6.

Illinois State Takes Series Opener from Valpo

The Valparaiso University baseball team dropped its first conference home game of the season 13-1 to visiting Illinois State on Friday afternoon at Emory G. Bauer Field. The Redbirds tacked on six insurance runs in the top of the ninth and scored eight of their 13 runs over the final three innings.

Valpo Welcomes Illinois State This Weekend

After a travel-heavy week that featured five consecutive road games, the Valparaiso University baseball team will get its first taste of conference action on its home field this season as Illinois State comes to town this weekend. The Redbirds will open up Valley play when the series gets going on Friday.

DBU Takes Series Finale at Horner Ballpark

The Valparaiso University baseball team concluded a challenging week of road games on Sunday afternoon with a 6-1 loss to DBU at Horner Ballpark in Dallas. Louie Baker (Gold Coast, Australia / [Scottsdale CC]) scored the lone Valpo run of the day and had two hits, while Easton Rhodehouse (Gilbert, Ariz. / Highland) pitched three quality innings of relief to lead the pitching staff.

Dent Leads Valpo in Defeat at DBU

The Valparaiso University baseball team ran into one of the Missouri Valley Conference’s top arms on Saturday as DBU right-hander MD Johnson dazzled to the tune of six shutout innings in which he yielded just three hits, lifting the hosts to an 8-0 victory over visiting Valpo at Horner Ballpark in Dallas. Junior Riley Dent (Long Beach, Calif. / Wilson) was his team’s top performer with a three-hit output to go along with an impressive catch in left-center.

DBU Pulls Away Late to Top Valpo in MVC Opener

The Valparaiso University baseball team held its own early but DBU pulled away late for a 10-5 victory in the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference opener on Friday night at beautiful Horner Ballpark in Dallas. Senior Blake Billinger (Los Gatos, Calif. / St. Francis [Mission]) cracked his team-leading fifth home run of the season as part of his three-hit performance to pace Valpo.

Valley Action Begins Friday for Valpo Baseball

The Missouri Valley Conference season will begin where the last one ended for the Valparaiso University baseball team. It’s a site that evokes positive memories for the program after Valpo exceeded expectations in its first Missouri Valley Conference Tournament a year ago, knocking off host DBU in the conference tournament opener before dropping two close games. Now, Valpo is headed back to the Lone Star State to kick off conference action against the Patriots, a perennial baseball powerhouse.

Valpo Falls to Ball State Despite Five-Run Eighth

The Valparaiso University baseball team came to life with five runs in the eighth and one in the ninth, but it was not enough in Wednesday’s 14-8 defeat at Ball State. Senior Sam Shaikin (West Hills, Calif. / Chatsworth) belted his third home run of the season, a three-run job that highlighted the prosperous eighth inning.

Valpo Falls to Purdue in Midweek Matchup

The Valparaiso University baseball team scored the first run of the game on Tuesday in West Lafayette, but instate Big Ten foe Purdue followed with five unanswered to capture a 5-1 victory at Alexander Field. Blake Billinger (Los Gatos, Calif. / St. Francis [Mission]) and Damon Jorgenson (Blair, Neb. / Blair [Coffeyville]) had two hits apiece for Valpo.

Baseball Begins Busy Week against Instate Foes

This week, the Valparaiso University baseball team will meet a pair of instate foes that have become annual staples on the team’s schedule over the years. The yearly visit to West Lafayette to battle Purdue will occur on Tuesday, then the team will face a quick turnaround for a Wednesday matinee with Ball State in Muncie. The game against the Cardinals will serve as the final tune-up for Missouri Valley Conference action as Valpo continues a road-heavy week by making its way to Dallas on Thursday.

Barry Homer a Bright Spot for Valpo on Sunday

Long after the final score of Sunday’s Valparaiso University baseball game against Butler is forgotten, Kevin Barry (Bartlett, Ill. / South Elgin) will remember his swing of the bat in the bottom of the ninth inning. It had been a long time coming for the Valpo redshirt freshman, who missed last season with an injury and got off to a slow start this season in a small sample size. Getting his first at-bat in a game Butler led 9-0, Barry belted his first collegiate home run down the right field line to get Valpo on the board in a 9-2 defeat.

Baseball Bounces Back to Split Doubleheader with Butler

Freshman starting pitcher Colin Fields (Libertyville, Ill. / Libertyville) had another sparkling outing, and junior outfielder Steven Fitzsimmons (Golden Valley, Minn. / Robinsdale Cooper) had his best day in a college uniform, paving the way for the Valparaiso University baseball team to capture the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader with instate rival Butler at Emory G. Bauer Field. Valpo won the nightcap 5-2 after dropping the opener 6-4.

Baseball Alters Weekend Schedule

The Valparaiso University baseball team has announced a schedule change for this weekend’s series against Butler due to inclement weather.

Baseball to Open Home Slate Against Butler

The Valparaiso University baseball team is slated to open up the home portion of the season this weekend as a three-game series with instate foe Butler commences on Friday at Emory G. Bauer Field. After 16 straight games on the road to begin 2019, Northwest Indiana fans will finally have their first chance to catch Valpo baseball in person this spring.

Fields Lifts Valpo to Series Win Over NIU

Freshman starting pitcher Colin Fields (Libertyville, Ill. / Libertyville) had the best performance of his young career and got better as the game went on, propelling the Valparaiso University baseball team to a 5-2 victory over Northern Illinois on Sunday afternoon at Chicago State. Eight quality innings from Fields helped Valpo take the rubber match of the three-game weekend series.

Dawson, Rhodehouse Lead Valpo to Game 1 Win

The Valparaiso University baseball team split a doubleheader on Saturday against Northern Illinois, winning the opener 7-6 before dropping the nightcap 5-2 at Chicago State. Chase Dawson (Chesterton, Ind. / Andrean) collected three hits in the first game and five for the day including a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning of the victory. Easton Rhodehouse (Gilbert, Ariz. / Highland) continued his strong junior season by retiring all nine men he faced to earn the win in relief.

Baseball Announces Changes to Weekend Series

The Valparaiso University baseball team has announced changes to this weekend’s series against Northern Illinois.

Baseball Falls in Midweek Action at Tennessee Tech

A high-scoring first four innings gave way to a bullpen battle over the final five frames in a game that saw host Tennessee Tech hold on to edge the Valparaiso University baseball team 12-8 on Tuesday. Valpo’s offense was strong early, racking up eight runs in the first four frames.

Baseball Concludes Road Stretch This Week

The Valparaiso University baseball team will play the final four games of a stretch of 16 straight road contests to open the season this week, starting with a visit to Cookeville, Tenn. to take on Tennessee Tech in midweek action on Tuesday. The team will return to the Midwest following Tuesday’s game and will clash with Northern Illinois in a three-game series this weekend. Due to the weather situation, stay tuned for any additional information about location and time changes for the weekend series.

Baseball Drops Series Finale at South Carolina

The Valparaiso University baseball team came back to tie Sunday’s game in the seventh inning, but No. 24 South Carolina responded with three in the seventh and four in the eighth to pull away for a 12-6 victory. Blake Billinger (Los Gatos, Calif. / St. Francis [Mission]) and Brent Jones (Ankeny, Iowa / Ankeny Centennial [Iowa Central]) turned in three hits apiece and both homered in the series finale at Founders Park in Columbia, S.C.

Tieman Turns in Gem as Baseball Nearly Knocks off Nationally-Ranked South Carolina

The Valparaiso University baseball team came within three outs of adding to the program’s long list of wins over Top 25 opponents, but No. 24 South Carolina started the ninth with back-to-back home runs and walked off with a 3-2 victory. Junior starting pitcher Jon Tieman (Crystal Lake, Ill. / Prairie Ridge) may very well have pitched his best game in a Valpo uniform on Saturday, holding a quality Gamecocks offense to just one run (none earned) on six hits and no walks over eight innings.

Weather Interrupts Game 1 at South Carolina

The Valparaiso University baseball team was originally scheduled to take on No. 24 South Carolina on Friday night at 6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET. Due to an unfavorable forecast, the start time was moved to 3 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. ET, but then the game started on a two-hour rain delay. Baseball was finally played starting at 5 p.m. CT on Friday, but then rain came again after four innings, causing the contest to be suspended. It will be resumed on Saturday afternoon in Columbia, S.C. with Valpo down 4-1.

Baseball Battles Nationally-Ranked South Carolina This Weekend

The Valparaiso University baseball team will continue a rigorous stretch with perhaps its toughest test yet this weekend in Columbia, S.C. Valpo will visit South Carolina, a perennial baseball powerhouse, for a three-game weekend series. The Gamecocks are ranked 20th nationally by Baseball America and 24th in the latest D1Baseball.com poll. This will mark Valpo’s first games against a nationally-ranked opponent since beating No. 25 Illinois in a midweek game last April. This continues a stretch of eight straight games against opponents who played in NCAA Regionals last season.

Valpo Drops Midweek Battle with North Carolina A&T

The spring trip continued for the Valparaiso University baseball team on Tuesday as the program played its first midweek contest of the season in Greensboro, N.C. Host North Carolina A&T pulled away late for an 11-4 victory over Valpo.

Shaikin Grand Slam Propels Valpo to Dramatic Victory

One swing of the bat by Sam Shaikin (West Hills, Calif. / Chatsworth) altered the game’s complexion on Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, N.C. as the senior launched a go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the eighth to send the Valparaiso University baseball team to a 10-8 victory over UNCW. The victory came against a quality program that reached an NCAA Regional last season.

Baseball Drops Pair of Close Games at UNCW

The Valparaiso University baseball team fell in both games of Saturday’s doubleheader at UNCW, falling 10-8 in the opener and 4-3 in the nightcap. Brent Jones (Ankeny, Iowa / Akeny Centennial [Iowa Central]) racked up two hits in each game to lead the offense, while Jon Tieman (Crystal Lake, Ill. / Prairie Ridge) turned in a quality start but received no decision in Game 2.

Rain Postpones Series Opener

Baseball to Begin Spring Trip on Friday

The Valparaiso University baseball team will return to the diamond this weekend to begin a challenging spring break trip that will see the team play eight true road games, all against teams that qualified for NCAA Regionals last season. The tough stretch starts in Wilmington, N.C. against defending Colonial Athletic Conference champion UNC Wilmington.

Baseball Succumbs to Arkansas State in Series Finale

The Valparaiso University baseball team dropped the final game of a three-game set with Arkansas State by a score of 4-1 on Monday afternoon in Jonesboro, Ark. Blake Billinger (Los Gatos, Calif. / St. Francis [Mission]) continued to drive in runs as he picked up Valpo’s lone RBI.

Billinger Homers Twice in Opener of Baseball Twin Bill

The Valparaiso University baseball team came within one out of topping host Arkansas State in the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader, but the Red Wolves rallied for a 7-6, 11-inning win before capturing the second game 7-1. Blake Billinger (Los Gatos, Calif. / St. Francis [Mission]) was Valpo’s top offensive performer, enjoying his second career multi-homer game in the opener.

Baseball Announces Schedule Changes

With heavy rain in the forecast for Jonesboro this weekend, the Valparaiso University baseball team has announced a change of plans regarding this weekend’s series at Arkansas State.

Baseball Journeys to Jonesboro This Weekend

The Valparaiso University baseball team returns to the diamond this weekend for a three-game series in Jonesboro, Ark. against Arkansas State. The two teams will battle Mother Nature as well as each other as they attempt to complete the series uninterrupted.

Rain Washes Out Baseball at Lipscomb

The Valparaiso University baseball team grabbed an early lead on Sunday afternoon with a chance to win two of three in the season’s opening series, but Mother Nature had other ideas as rain halted play in the middle of the third and eventually caused the game’s cancellation.

Dent Sets Tone Atop Lineup as Baseball Tops Lipscomb

The Valparaiso University baseball team received consistent offense throughout the day on Saturday, fending off Lipscomb 8-6 in Nashville, Tenn. to enter the win column and force a rubber match in the season-opening series. Leadoff man Riley Dent (Long Beach, Calif. / Wilson) had a career day, racking up three hits, three RBIs, one walk and two runs scored.

Baseball Falls to Lipscomb in Season Opener

The Valparaiso University baseball team threw out the first pitch of the 2019 season on Friday afternoon in Nashville, Tenn. Host Lipscomb used a five-run fifth inning to secure a season-opening 6-0 victory over Valpo.

Baseball Begins on Friday at Lipscomb

The Valparaiso University baseball team will throw out the first pitch of the 2019 season on Friday afternoon in Nashville, Tenn. Valpo will begin a challenging conference schedule by visiting ASUN foe Lipscomb for a three-game series. As always, Mother Nature has Valpo on the road for the season’s early portion, as this weekend starts a season-opening stretch of 17 straight games away from Emory G. Bauer Field.

2019 Valpo Baseball Season Preview

After finishing the 2018 season with a strong tournament showing including an upset victory over host DBU, the Valparaiso University baseball team looks to take the next step forward in Year 2 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Billinger Named to Preseason All-Conference Squad

Valparaiso University senior outfielder Blake Billinger (Los Gatos, Calif. / St. Francis [Mission]) has been named to the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Preseason All-Conference team, as announced by the league office on Tuesday.

No. 9: Baseball Upsets Host Dallas Baptist in MVC Tournament Debut

The Valparaiso University baseball team made a grand entrance to the Missouri Valley Conference by upsetting host Dallas Baptist in the first game of the 2018 MVC Tournament, a win that ranks ninth in our countdown of the Top 10 moments of the year in Valpo Athletics.

Valpo Baseball Announces Incoming Recruiting Class

The Valparaiso University baseball team has announced the addition of seven newcomers for the 2020 season.

Valpo Baseball Announces 2019 Schedule

The Valparaiso University baseball program has unveiled its schedule for the 2019 season – a quality slate that features six opponents that played in NCAA Regionals last season.

Dylan DeBrouwer Joins Valpo Baseball Staff as Volunteer Assistant Coach

The Valparaiso University baseball team has rounded out its coaching staff for the 2019 season as head coach Brian Schmack has named Dylan DeBrouwer the team’s volunteer assistant coach.

Kory Winter Named Valpo Hitting Coach

Valparaiso University head baseball coach Brian Schmack has hired a familiar face to take over as the team’s hitting coach.

Valpo Baseball Announces Walk-on Tryouts

The Valparaiso University baseball team has announces that it is holding walk-on tryouts for the 2019 roster on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018.

Valpo Baseball Releases Details on Annual Golf Tournament, Alumni Game

The Valparaiso Baseball Alumni Group has announced that its annual Valpo Baseball Alumni Reunion will occur the weekend of Sept. 22.

Casey Fletcher Joins Valpo Baseball Coaching Staff

Valparaiso University head baseball coach Brian Schmack has announced the addition of Casey Fletcher to his coaching staff.

Valpo Baseball Announces Prospect Camp

The Valparaiso University baseball program has announced plans for its 2018 Prospect Camp.