Photo by Matt BentonEight months.That was how long it had been since Pepperdine baseball took the field before last weekend. Last season Pepperdine finished with a record of 43-18, captured the program’s 17th WCC Championship title and made their 28th appearance in NCAA postseason and their first Super Regional since it was instated in 1999. The Waves suffered a … [Read more...] about BASEBALL: Opener Is a Hit and Miss
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New Blood Steals the Win
Photo by Irene ChunWaves baseball held its annual John Scolinos Alumni Game and Awards Dinner on Sunday at Eddy D. Field Stadium.More than 30 former players came out to compete — the biggest turnout to date, Head Coach Steve Rodriguez said.“It is always wonderful having the guys come back to Malibu and put on the orange and blue again. It is really amazing seeing … [Read more...] about New Blood Steals the Win
Baseball Looks for Redemption
Photos by Marisa Padilla A knot sits in the stomachs of the majority of the baseball team. This past summer, the Waves suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 postseason loss to TCU in Game three of the Super Regional. They were one win away from reaching the Collegiate World Series. “Every returner has that feeling in their stomach still, so we’re looking to build upon it and not … [Read more...] about Baseball Looks for Redemption
Coaches Take More Responsibility Amidst Turn-Over
Photo Courtesy of the Pepperdine Athletics With the fall sports seasons well underway, it’s hard to ignore the new faces coaching on the sidelines. The Athletics Department faces new challenges in replacing staff members who are leaving — or have already left. Some left for opportunities at bigger schools, such as UCLA or the University of Michigan. With nine NCAA … [Read more...] about Coaches Take More Responsibility Amidst Turn-Over
Waves fall short against TCU in Game 3 of Super Regional
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Baseball Through rain and shine, 5,600 fans, filled with anticipation, watched as Pepperdine baseball suffered a second loss to TCU 6-5 on Monday, ending their postseason run. “From today's game, I see the importance of executing situations. You never know when a hop won't go your way or when the other team will rally, so it's important to … [Read more...] about Waves fall short against TCU in Game 3 of Super Regional