
Oregon Ducks Open 2027 Season at Amegy Bank College Baseball Series
The Ducks will face Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Iowa, and Oregon State in a three‑day event that tests their rebuilt lineup and new coaching strategies.
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The Ducks will face Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Iowa, and Oregon State in a three‑day event that tests their rebuilt lineup and new coaching strategies.

Kyle Alivo’s standout two‑way performance earns him Pitcher of the Week and a return to Iowa for his sophomore season.

The University of Iowa and the Big Ten Conference unveiled the 2027 conference baseball schedule, highlighting home games at Duane Banks Field and road trips to major programs. The full schedule, including non‑conference matchups, will be released later this summer.

After a 33‑23 campaign that ended with a 15‑15 Big Ten record, the Hawkeyes must replace Tyler Guerin, whose transfer portal entry leaves a sizable hole in the rotation.

The Iowa Hawkeyes lost 8-1 to Purdue in a Big Ten Tournament elimination game, concluding a 33-23 season that included a late surge but ultimately fell short.

The University of Iowa baseball team lost 4-3 to Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament, with key performances from Swails, Mitchell and Frost unable to prevent a ninth‑inning defeat.

Iowa erased a four‑run hole, driven by clutch hits from Max Burt and Joey Nerat, to defeat Illinois 10‑6 and advance to face Michigan State.

In a recent Hawk Fanatic podcast appearance, Coach Rick Heller discussed Iowa’s seeding, tournament legacy, and the looming clash with Illinois.

The Hawkeyes closed a three‑game series against Purdue with a 15‑9 win, finishing the Big Ten season at 15‑15 and securing the eighth seed for the upcoming tournament.

Iowa’s bats exploded after an early Purdue lead, with a combined 12‑run burst and stellar pitching securing a 14‑5 victory.