msuspartans.com —  The Michigan State baseball team lost another tough one-run game on Sunday afternoon, falling to No. 15 Louisville, 7-6, at the Walter Fuller Complex in its final game of the Big Ten/Big East Challenge. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  The Michigan State baseball team opens the 2012 season this weekend at the fourth annual Big Ten/Big East Challenge. Opening Day is set for Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. as the Spartans take on Big East favorite and 11th-ranked St. John's at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin, Fla. MSU will then face South Florida Saturday at 1 p.m. in Clearwater, Fla., followed by a 10 a.m. matchup on Sunday against No. 15 Louisville in St. Petersburg, Fla. read more »
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statenews.com —  Nearing the midway point of the baseball season, head coach Jake Boss Jr. has grown certain of the strength of this year’s ball club — the pitching. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Tickets for the sixth annual Crosstown Showdown between the Michigan State baseball team and the Lansing Lugnuts (Class A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays) are now on sale at both msuspartans.com and lansinglugnuts.com. All tickets for the game are priced at $10. The Spartan Ticket Office (517-355-1610), located at Jenison Field House, will also take phone and walkup sales. read more »
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statenews.com —  As the Spartans return home following an extended road trip, senior pitcher Tony Bucciferro said he hopes the recent success of the team is a signal of good faith for this weekend’s series against Oakland. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Penn State first baseman Jordan Steranka hit a two-run homer in the top of the eighth inning to push the Nittany Lions past Michigan State, 3-2, Thursday afternoon at McLane Baseball Stadium.

Late homer dooms Spartans against Penn State State News

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statenews.com —  After losing the first game of the Big Ten season 1-0 against Ohio State on Saturday, baseball head coach Jake Boss Jr. said his Spartans knew they had two chances to redeem themselves against the Buckeyes. And by scraping out a 2-1 win Sunday and 10-5 victory Monday, MSU did just that, capturing two-of-three to open conference play at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.

Spartans Score 8 In First En Route to 10-5 Victory over Buckeyes Gang Green
Eight-run 1st drives Spartans past Ohio St. Lansing State Journal

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msuspartans.com —  Freshman right-hander Mick VanVossen threw a career-best 7 2/3 innings and allowed just two runs to earn his third victory of the season as the Michigan State baseball team defeated Toledo, 7-2, Wednesday afternoon at McLane Baseball Stadium. Joel Fisher led MSU (31-16) at the plate by recording a season-high three hits, including two doubles, and tied his season high with three RBIs. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Junior left fielder Jordan Keur had a career-best four RBIs and tied a career high with four hits to lead the Michigan State baseball team past Oakland, 11-2, Saturday afternoon at McLane Baseball Stadium. The Spartans (12-7), who have won eight of their last nine and five straight, collected 14 hits overall and scored in every inning but the third. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Jared Hook's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth brought home Torsten Boss for the game-winning run as the Michigan State baseball team defeated Central Michigan, 6-5, Wednesday afternoon at McLane Baseball Stadium. The victory extends MSU's winning streak to eight games. For the Spartans, who have won 11 of their last 12 overall, it also marked their third consecutive win over Central Michigan.

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MSU's streak hits 8 Lansing State Journal

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msuspartans.com —  Fresh off a 4-0 shutout win at No. 25 Baylor, the Michigan State baseball team concludes its seven-game spring break trip this weekend in Port Charlotte, Fla., with three games at the Snowbird Classic. The Spartans (5-6) will take on Xavier Friday at 3:30 p.m., Seton Hall Saturday at 6 p.m., and Pittsburgh Sunday at 11 a.m. read more »
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statenews.com —  In spending the first 17 games of its season on the road, the prospect of making a return to McLane Baseball Stadium at Kobs Field is more than appealing at this point to head coach Jake Boss Jr. and the MSU baseball team. This weekend, the Spartans (7-7) face their last road series — a three-game tilt with Cincinnati — before the home opener against Oakland on March 23. read more »
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thelittlebrotherblog.wordpress.com —  With production from the third base position lacking, MSU coach Jake Boss elected to shake things up after losing three games in a row to Texas A&M. read more »
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statenews.com —  Entering his fourth season as MSU baseball’s head coach, Jake Boss Jr. can’t remember ever relying on so many freshmen. When his team opens its season Friday in Dunedin, Fla., against St. John’s, three Spartans will appear in the first game of their careers as starters. Jimmy Pickens, one of the most sought after recruits in the state last year, will debut in right field, Ryan Krill will get the nod at first base and Kevin Goergen is set to start at third base. read more »
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toledoblade.com —  Perrysburg outfielder Hunter Smith showcased an intriguing mix of speed and power this spring, making major colleges coaches take notice. Smith led the Northern Lakes League in home runs as the senior smashed seven over the fence. The left-handed power hitter also stole 13 bases, which caught the eye of Michigan State University coach Jake Boss. Smith committed to play for the Spartans next season at a ceremony today at Perrysburg High School. read more »
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