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Waves Sweep Columbia, Drop Two of Three in Spokane

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Photos by Zach LeWaves baseball came into conference play this weekend, as they took a trip north to Washington to take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Prior to the series with the Zags, the Waves had been on a roll, winning five straight, including a four-game sweep of Columbia. In the bout with the Lions, Pepperdine’s offense erupted, outscoring the opposition 41-12. Shortstop … [Read more...] about Waves Sweep Columbia, Drop Two of Three in Spokane

Edgar Martinez Deserves a Hall of Fame Spot

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To a casual baseball fan, particularly current Pepperdine students who were too young to pay attention to baseball when he played, Edgar Martinez may be an unfamiliar name. Sure, he played in a few All-Star Games, won two American League batting titles in 1992 and 1995, and literally had the award given to the best designated hitter named after him (he’s won it five … [Read more...] about Edgar Martinez Deserves a Hall of Fame Spot

Waves Baseball Takes its First Steps Before the Season

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Photo by Ana SalinasThere’s no time for baseball like ... Thanksgiving? It feels a bit odd to be covering baseball this late in the year, considering the MLB recently ended its season with the Royals taking the World Series crown not too long ago. And technically, Pepperdine won’t play their first game until Feb. 19, kicking off a three-game series against … [Read more...] about Waves Baseball Takes its First Steps Before the Season

Be a Fan

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It’s not a secret that many sporting events at Pepperdine are under–attended. The real secret lies in the fact that our university boasts some of the consistently strongest NCAA Division I teams in our conference. The West Coast Conference is home to powerhouses such as Brigham Young University, Gonzaga University, the University of Portland and more. Despite this … [Read more...] about Be a Fan