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Three runs and KU’s out: Baseball loses to Shippensburg

By Devin BenderSports Editor KU fell short of winning against Shippensburg at KU’s North Campus Field. The Golden Bears had an early three-run advantage in the first inning but lost by a final score of 7-3. Passing home plate for the Golden Bears were Mike Kelly (Schwenksville, PA/Pope John Paul II), Ethan Martini (Trevose, PA/ […]

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Moretski Strikes out 10 in Golden Bears Win Over Fairmont State

By: Gavin Riley Junior pitcher Gavin Moretski (Haryleysville, PA/La Salle College H.S.) struck out 10 batters in the Golden Bears’ 7-2 victory over the Falcons. Kutztown’s offense got off to an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning, courtesy of an RBI single by senior Mitchell Peers (Gilbertsville, PA/Boyertown) and a two-run single […]

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KU grad shines in Triple-A debut with Iowa Cubs

By Kaylee Lindenmuth Staff Writer 2016 KU Graduate Matt Swarmer made his pitching debut in Triple-A Baseball on August 19 for the Iowa Cubs in their road matchup against the Nashville Sounds. Swarmer, 23, a 2012 Graduate of Governor Mifflin, performed solidly in the 4-0 victory, throwing for seven shutout innings and allowing only five […]

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Opinion: Tommy John surgery should occur less frequently in athletes

Complications associated with surgery make it increasingly detrimental By Jenny Mosley Sports Editor Properly known as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, Tommy John surgery stems from the over-use of a pitcher’s elbow. In previous years, elbow reconstruction wasn’t a common occurrence among baseball players, but recently those numbers have begun to raise. According to baseball-reference, “in […]