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Ramsay: Let the Kids Play

August 31, 2019

Why is it that in today’s world of sports there is a massive noticeable decline in fan attendance at Major League Baseball games? Could it be that it’s a game that takes over two and a half hours to complete? What about it not being a full-contact sport? Maybe it’s the fact that 162 games...

Oliver Dunn Gets Drafted in 11th Round

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor

June 10, 2019

Although the baseball season ended a few weeks ago, there is still time to celebrate as the Major League Baseball draft wrapped up on Wednesday, June 5. The draft consisted of three days of teams choosing new players to add to their rosters. From the state of Utah, 40 players put their ...

2019 Utah Baseball: Satisfied? No. A Promising Future to Look Forward To? Absolutely.

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer

June 5, 2019

Utah Baseball Recap Many will look at the 2019 baseball season as one to be forgotten for the Utah baseball team. Coming off of a 16-33 (6-24) 10th place in the Pac-12 showing, many people may even take this season at face value as a failure. What comes with the bad is also a lot of go...

Utes Sweep UC Davis in Final Series

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer

May 26, 2019

The pitching for the University of Utah baseball team was spectacular over the weekend. David Watson threw an eight inning shutout and Dustyn Schramm went eight, only giving up one run. The Utes would go on to sweep the UC Davis Aggies in the two-game series. Game One: The Utes played fantastical...

Utah’s Season Will Wrap Up Against UC Davis

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer

May 24, 2019

Utah vs UC Davis: The University of Utah baseball team will take on the UC Davis Aggies this weekend at Smith’s Ballpark. The last time these two teams met in 2013, the Utes won the series 3-1. Utah and UC Davis have matched up nineteen times throughout history, all played in California. O...

Utah Gets Series Win Against Washington State

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer

May 19, 2019

The University of Utah baseball team was finally able to snap an 11-game losing streak in their final conference series against Washington State. A cool, drizzly weekend set the scene for the matchup between the Utes and the Cougars. Game 1: A three-run blast late in...

Utes Look to Snap Losing Streak Against Washington State

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer

May 16, 2019

Utah vs BYU The University of Utah baseball team hosted BYU in their final rivalry game of the season on Tuesday night. BYU scored in the top of the first on a one-out double to left field. Oliver Dunn was able to help the Utes tie things up with a sac fly to right, driving in Briley Knig...

Spring Sports at the U

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor

May 15, 2019

After a thrilling and competitive fall season, the spring sports at the University of Utah came in strong and wrapped up the school year on a high note. Nine sports finished their seasons in the new year following a strong winter in which the Utah ski team won the NCAA Championship and both the ...

Utes Lose 10th Game in a Row in Sweep Versus Washington

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer

May 13, 2019

The University of Utah baseball team traveled to Seattle, Washington for their last road trip of the 2019 season. The Utes and the Washington Huskies went head-to-head in a three-game series over the weekend. Game 1: The Huskies got off to an early three-run lead in the first befor...

Oliver Dunn: Hometown Hero

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer

May 6, 2019

The University of Utah baseball team has had a rising star the past three seasons in Oliver Dunn. Throughout his time as a staple in the Utah infield, Dunn has been an unbelievable defensive force, having one of the most consistent bats in the lineup. This Utah baseball player has a lot to l...