Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. One moment, I was on the edge of my seat watching then Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez step up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with two outs and runners on second and third. The next moment, my cousin and I leaped into the air as Vazquez — an unlikely hero — hit a walk-off home run to win the … [Read more...] about Hots Shots: Understand the Greatness of Baseball
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Pepperdine Baseball’s Defensive Mishaps and Untimely Hitting Result in 9-4 Loss to Utah
Pepperdine Baseball fell to the University of Utah Utes 9-4 Feb. 17, at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The Waves are now 1-2 on the young season. The final line score for the game was Utah with nine runs, 11 hits, one error and six men left on base, while Pepperdine had four runs, seven hits, two errors and five men left on base. “We got going a little too late offensively,” … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball’s Defensive Mishaps and Untimely Hitting Result in 9-4 Loss to Utah
Pepperdine Baseball Season Begins
The Pepperdine Baseball season begins with a doubleheader Feb. 16. The Waves will play against the California Baptist Lancers and the University of Utah, both at Eddy D. Field Stadium. Following opening day, the Waves will play Utah again at home Feb. 17, before facing Cal Baptist and Utah in Riverside, CA. Pepperdine will then return to Malibu for a game against UC Santa … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball Season Begins
Three Time All-Star Dan Haren Reflects on Pepperdine and MLB Career
Dan Haren, former MLB starting pitcher and Pepperdine alum (‘01), is one of just three Pepperdine Baseball alumni, who player ballots and the Comissoner's office chose to be selected to play in MLB All-Star game, according to Baseball Reference. Haren spent three years as a Pepperdine Wave before going on to be a three-time all-star across a 12 year … [Read more...] about Three Time All-Star Dan Haren Reflects on Pepperdine and MLB Career
Hot Shots: Shohei Ohtani’s Rise To The Top
Transparency Item: The Hot Shots section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Year after year, Los Angeles Angels' phenom pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani continues to astound, consistently outshining previous feats and leaving spectators in awe. Ohtani’s ability to surpass … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Shohei Ohtani’s Rise To The Top