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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a solo home run against the New York Mets in the first inning in game one of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park.

Kyle Schwarber Hits Bomb, Tim Herrin Pitches Shutout Inning As Indiana Baseball Alums Begin MLB Playoff Journeys

Kyle Schwarber’s leadoff home run was not enough for the Philadelphia Phillies to ward off the New York Mets. Tim Herrin was one of five Cleveland Guardians to contribute to a shutout victory.

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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a solo home run against the New York Mets in the first inning in game one of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park.
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Kyle Schwarber Hits Bomb, Tim Herrin Pitches Shutout Inning As Indiana Baseball Alums Begin MLB Playoff Journeys

Kyle Schwarber’s leadoff home run was not enough for the Philadelphia Phillies to ward off the New York Mets. Tim Herrin was one of five Cleveland Guardians to contribute to a shutout victory.

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Sep 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) and his son Kade receives the team's Roberto Clemente Award before game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Indiana Baseball Alumni Ready To Shine In MLB Playoffs

Of the five former Hoosiers who played in the majors in 2024, Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber and Guardians P Tim Herrin are most likely to see action in the MLB playoffs.

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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates his home run during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park.
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Another Night, Another Record For Kyle Schwarber

Kyle Schwarber, who became Indiana's all-time MLB home run king on Monday, set another mark on Tuesday, but later left the game with an injury.

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\Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) reacts after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Kyle Schwarber Is Indiana's New All-Time MLB Home Run King

Kyle Schwarber's solo blast on Monday lifted the slugger past Ted Kluszewski on the all-time Indiana home run list among major leaguers.

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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a three-run home run and celebrates in the dugout against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.
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Former Hoosier Kyle Schwarber Powers His Way To A Career Milestone

Ex-Indiana catcher Kyle Schwarber Blitzes Toronto With Home Run Barrage.

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Craig Yoho pitched for Indiana during the 2023 season.
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Craig Yoho Dominating Minor Leagues; Ryan Kraft Named Northwoods League Pitcher of the Year

After becoming the Northwoods League Pitcher of the Year with the Kalamazoo Growlers this summer, Ryan Kraft will be a senior at Indiana in 2025. Former Indiana pitcher Craig Yoho has been one of the top pitchers in the minor leagues.

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Aug 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Kyle Schwarber Took His Red-Hot Streak To Another Level On Wednesday

The former Indiana catcher had one of his best career games for the Phillies against the Dodgers.

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Blake Allen went 142-139 during his previous stint as DePauw University's head baseball coach.
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Indiana Baseball Hiring Blake Allen as Assistant Coach

To replace Derek Simmons, who left after the 2024 season to join Duke's coaching staff, the Indiana baseball program is hiring Blake Allen as an assistant coach.

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Indiana pitcher Brayden Risedorph was picked by the Chicago Cubs in the 20th round.
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Chicago Cubs Select Indiana Pitcher Brayden Risedorph in 2024 MLB Draft

With the 602nd pick in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Chicago Cubs took Indiana Hoosiers pitcher Brayden Risedorph.

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Indiana first baseman and catcher Brock Tibbitts was drafted on Tuesday by the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Toronto Blue Jays Select Indiana's Brock Tibbitts in 2024 MLB Draft

With the 397th pick in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Toronto Blue Jays took Brock Tibbitts, a first baseman and catcher from Indiana who made the 2024 NCAA Knoxville All-Regional team.

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Indiana's Connor Foley (14) pitches during an NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Select Indiana Pitcher Connor Foley in 2024 MLB Draft

With the No. 164 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Connor Foley, who posted a 4.71 ERA for Indiana last season.

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Indiana outfielder Carter Mathison wears the home run chain.
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Philadelphia Phillies Select Indiana Outfielder Carter Mathison in 2024 MLB Draft

With the 162nd pick in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Carter Mathison, an outfielder who hit 42 home runs in 182 career games at Indiana.

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Toronto Blue Jays draft pick Nick Mitchell finished second among Hoosiers with a .335 batting average in 2024.
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Toronto Blue Jays Select Indiana Outfielder Nick Mitchell in 2024 MLB Draft

With the 136th pick in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Toronto Blue Jays selected Nick Mitchell, an outfielder who hit .335 for the Indiana Hoosiers.

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Indiana right-handed pitcher Luke Sinnard struck out 114 batters across 86.1 innings during the 2023 season.
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Atlanta Braves Select Indiana Pitcher Luke Sinnard in 2024 MLB Draft

With the 99th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected Luke Sinnard, a 6-foot-8 right-handed pitcher from the Indiana Hoosiers.

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Indiana's Connor Foley (14) pitches during the NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional.
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Six Hoosiers Receive 2024 MLB Draft Combine Invitations

Indiana baseball standouts Connor Foley, Luke Sinnard, Carter Mathison, Brock Tibbitts, Josh Pyne and Nick Mitchell were invited to the 2024 MLB Draft Combine.

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Tennessee's Blake Burke (25) celebrates with Dylan Dreiling (8).
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2024 NCAA Baseball Tournament Schedule: Bracket, Scores, TV

Here's the full schedule for the 2024 NCAA Baseball Tournament, including the bracket, game results and television information for the full tournament leading up to the Men's College World Series in Omaha, Neb.

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 Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Saalfrank (57) pitches in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers in game three of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field.
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MLB Suspends Former Indiana Pitcher Andrew Saalfrank One Year For Violating Sports Betting Policy

Arizona Diamondback pitcher Andrew Saalfrank, who was named 2019 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year with the Indiana Hoosiers, has been suspended for one year after violating MLB's sports betting policy.

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Indiana's Devin Taylor (5) hits a home run during a NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional game.

Indiana 's Baseball Season Ends With Ugly 15-3 Loss to Southern Miss in NCAA Regional

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Things went from bad to worse in just a matter of hours for Indiana's baseball team on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament regional. A second-strai

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Purdue's Keenan Spence (44)  is tagged out at home by Indiana  catcher Jake Stadler during a May game.

My Two Cents: On the Brink, Hoosiers 'Just Want Another Game With My Boys'

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It's win or go home for the Indiana baseball team now. After losing to Tennessee on Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament, one more loss now

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Indiana's Connor Foley (14) pitches during a NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional game.

Rocky Toppled: Indiana Gives Up 4 Homers, 11 Walks in 12-6 Loss to No. 1 Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is ranked No. 1 in the country for a lot of very viable reasons. They can thump you just fine without any help, thank you very much

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Indiana pitcher Ty Bothwell is all smiles with his new fiancee, McKayla Tucker.

Baseball Love Story: 'Absolutely Perfect' Day For Indiana Pitcher Ty Bothwell, New Fiancee, McKayla Tucker

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The story of baseball, like life, is told with names and dates and numbers. That's what box scores and scorecards and the back of baseball ca

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Tennessee's Hunter Ensley (9) and Tennessee's Dean Curley (23) celebrate Ensley's home run during a NCAA baseball tournament Knoxville Regional game between Tennessee and Northern Kentucky.

My Two Cents: Upset-Minded Hoosiers Ready For Challenge From Top Overall Seed Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is the top overall seed in this year's NCAA baseball tournament, and for good reason. They're 51-11 and have been great all year, a

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Indiana's Brock Tibbitts (9) rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run home run against Southern Miss in the NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional.
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Indiana Strikes Early, Routs Southern Miss 10-4 in First Game of NCAA Baseball Tournament

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It's always a good thing to score early in postseason baseball games. Indiana did just that on Friday in itrs NCAA baseball tournament opener

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Indiana's Kyle Schwarber (10) celebrates with teammates after a home run against the Florida State during the 2013 Tallahassee Super Regional.
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Indiana Baseball All-Time NCAA Tournament Results

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Indiana is back in the NCAA baseball tournament in 2024, their 11th postseason bid dating back to 1949. The Hoosiers are the No. 3 seed in th

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Indiana outfielder Devin Taylor celebrates a home run.
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NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional Players to Watch

Here are two players to watch from each team competing in the NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional with Tennessee, Southern Miss, Indiana and Northern Kentucky.

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