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Del Castillo shouldering offensive production well

By Staff Writer | Apr. 10, 2019

In a transitional year for the Seton Hall baseball team, leaders and game changers have been relied on heavily to guide the team back to the Big East Championship. On top of the need for these standout players, Seton Hall are also juggling with the struggle of not having a home field for the entirety of this season. Christian Del Castillo, a junior outfielder, has emerged as one of the team’s instrumental components both offensively and defensively.

Dana’s grand slam propels Pirates to win over Princeton

By Kevin Kopf | Apr. 10, 2019

Backed by a Casey Dana grand slam in the sixth inning, the Seton Hall baseball team got back into the win column on Wednesday afternoon with a 7-2 victory over Princeton.

Remembering Mike Sheppard Sr.: Seton Hall baseball legend passes away at 82

By Tyler Calvaruso | Apr. 10, 2019

The Seton Hall baseball program suffered a major loss on April 6, when legendary coach Mike Sheppard, Sr. passed away at 82.

Freshman infielder Clyde spurred by big shoes to fill

By Evando Thompson | Apr. 10, 2019

Seton Hall’s baseball team knew that it would have to adjust in both location and in replacing the talent that they lost en route to a runner-up finish in the Big East.

Shortened contest ends in defeat for Pirates

By Staff Writer | Apr. 10, 2019

Despite being stopped in the sixth inning due to rain, the Seton Hall baseball lost, 11-8, to Rider on Tuesday afternoon. With the loss, the Pirates drop to 13-15 on the season.

Bats keep winning streak alive for Pirates

By Staff Writer | Apr. 4, 2019

The Seton Hall Baseball team stayed hot on Tuesday afternoon with a 10-5 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson. The win improves the the team’s record to 11-13.

Toke attributes teamwork to personal success

By Staff Writer | Apr. 3, 2019

Spirits are high within the Seton Hall baseball team as the Pirates have begun to recover from their early season slump. After going 1-9 in their opening 10 matches of the new year, the Pirates have progressively pieced their record back together with a 10-4 record since their victory over Bucknell in the Snowbird Classic.

Low ERA by Seton Hall pitchers fuels winning streak

By Staff Writer | Apr. 3, 2019

The 2019 Seton Hall baseball season was plagued by a sluggish opening month, but the Pirates have warmed up rapidly in the last week. The team has won eight of its last nine games, beating local foes including NJIT, Iona, Wagner, and Monmouth.

Pirates dominate Gaels to keep riding hot hand

By Staff Writer | Apr. 2, 2019

The Seton Hall baseball team dominated the Iona Gaels, 14-3, on Sunday afternoon to extend the team’s streak to winning seven out of eight. The win brings the Pirates’ overall record to 10-13.

Pirates staff combines to no-hit Iona

By Andrea Keppler | Mar. 31, 2019

The Seton Hall baseball team’s pitching staff combined to throw a no-hitter in Saturday’s 7-0 win over Iona. The no-hitter was the third for the Pirates in the last four seasons.

Baseball rounding into form at the right time as Big East Play approaches

By Tyler Calvaruso | Mar. 27, 2019

It took nearly the entire first month of the season, but Seton Hall is finally rounding into the form that propelled the Pirates to the Big East Championship game a year ago.

Huntzinger confidently overcoming challenges

By Staff Writer | Mar. 27, 2019

For a freshman to jump from backup to starter within a year is an impressive feat on its own, but to do so while also changing positions is even more applaudable.

Baseball continues hot hand in dominant win over Fairleigh Dickinson

By Kevin Kopf | Mar. 27, 2019

The Seton Hall baseball team extended its winning streak to five games on Wednesday afternoon with an 8-1 win over Fairleigh Dickinson. The win puts the Pirates at 8-12 on the season, and they have outscored opponents 49-15 on the streak.

Baseball extends winning streak to four with win over NJIT

By Brittany Tomore | Mar. 27, 2019

The Seton Hall baseball team took down NJIT by a final score of 8-4 in an action-packed game on Tuesday evening, extending its win streak to four games and improving its record to 7-12 overall.

Pirates continue winning ways with successful weekend

By Staff Writer | Mar. 25, 2019

The Seton Hall Pirates baseball team came away with two crucial victories over the weekend, defeating Wagner, 10-0, and Monmouth, 12-2. The two wins slowly climb the team back into contention after a lackluster start, as the Pirates now sit at 6-12.

Pirates’ offense explodes in win over Wagner

By Staff Writer | Mar. 20, 2019

The Seton Hall Pirates baseball team got back into the win column on Wednesday afternoon with an 11-7 win over Wagner.

Pirates win two games at Snowbird Classic

By Staff Writer | Mar. 18, 2019

From March 12 to 16, the Seton Hall baseball team was in Port Charlotte, Fla. competing in the Snowbird Classic. Out of the five games that the team played, it won two of them. Heading out of the break, the team sits at a 3-12 record.

Pirates split weekend double-header with Virginia

By Staff Writer | Mar. 3, 2019

The Seton Hall Pirates baseball team split its doubleheader with Virginia over the weekend, winning the first game by a final of 3-0 and losing the second, 4-0. The series’ third game, set for Sunday morning, was cancelled due to rain.

Freshmen making an instant impact on the diamond

By Tyler Calvaruso | Feb. 28, 2019

Making the jump from high school to college baseball is no easy task. With a grueling practice and workout schedule, the always tricky balance between academics and athletics, and travel that no youth level experience can emulate, many freshmen struggle right off the bat.

Noah Thompson taking starting role in stride

By Robert Fallo | Feb. 27, 2019

Under coach Rob Sheppard, the Seton Hall baseball program has always held a pivotal principle to its players – earn your role. As a Pirate, opportunities have to be seized. When the chance is there, whoever wants it the most will end up with it.