2013 Baseball News

Simpson athletes, Sodexo "rally" to stop hunger
Simpson athletes, Sodexo "rally" to stop hunger

October 22, 2013

The Simpson athletic department recently joined with Sodexo to collect more than 1,600 items for the second annual Rally to Stop Hunger.

Brian Niemuth named Director of Athletics
Brian Niemuth named Director of Athletics

July 02, 2013

Niemuth has been named Simpson's Director of Athletics after holding the interim role since January.

15 named to IIAC Spring All-Academic Team
15 named to IIAC Spring All-Academic Team

June 20, 2013

Simpson placed 15 student-athletes on the 2013 Iowa Conference Spring All-Academic Team.

2012-13 Storm Top 10: No. 10
2012-13 Storm Top 10: No. 10

June 11, 2013

The countdown begins with a tie, as the men's soccer team's 1-0 win over Wartburg in the IIAC Tournament and the baseball team's comeback win over Luther come in at No. 10.

Craig named first team all-region
Craig named first team all-region

May 24, 2013

First baseman Tyler Craig earned Rawlings/ABCA All-Central Region First Team honors after hitting .342 with 45 RBIs in 2013.

Craig, Crable headline all-conference selections
Craig, Crable headline all-conference selections

May 16, 2013

Tyler Craig and Brett Crable earned first team all-conference honors and Simpson placed five total players on the All-IIAC Baseball Team.

Simpson offense runs out of juice in loss to Coe
Simpson offense runs out of juice in loss to Coe

May 11, 2013

After scoring a combined 26 runs in the first three games of the IIAC Tournament, Simpson's season came to an end with a 6-1 loss to Coe on Saturday.

Storm beat Central, face Coe on Saturday
Storm beat Central, face Coe on Saturday

May 10, 2013

Simpson scored nine runs in the first four innings en-route to a 9-0 win over Central in the IIAC Baseball Tournament on Friday. Simpson plays Coe on Saturday.

Simpson's comeback effort falls short against Wartburg
Simpson's comeback effort falls short against Wartburg

May 09, 2013

Simpson came back on three separate occasions but fell to Wartburg 8-7 in the Iowa Conference Tournament. Simpson plays Friday at 7 p.m.

Simpson offense stays hot in 10-6 win over Central
Simpson offense stays hot in 10-6 win over Central

May 09, 2013

The Simpson offense had 18 hits - including six doubles - in a 10-6 win over Central in the first round of the IIAC Tournament.

Pennings named IIAC Pitcher of the Week
Pennings named IIAC Pitcher of the Week

May 07, 2013

Matt Pennings picked up three saves in three tries last week, earning IIAC Pitcher of the Week honors.

Storm sweep Dubuque, qualify for IIAC Tournament
Storm sweep Dubuque, qualify for IIAC Tournament

May 06, 2013

Tyler Craig drove in six runs on the day as Simpson swept Dubuque 8-6 and 16-7 on Monday afternoon, clinching a berth in the IIAC Tournament.

Simpson splits with Dubuque, needs one win to make tourney
Simpson splits with Dubuque, needs one win to make tourney

May 05, 2013

Simpson's 5-4 win over Dubuque in game two on Sunday puts the Storm in a 'win and you're in' scenario on Monday.

Dubuque series now on the road
Dubuque series now on the road

May 03, 2013

Due to unplayable field conditions for the foreseeable future, the baseball series between Simpson and Dubuque will be played in Dubuque.

May snowstorm alters weekend schedules
May snowstorm alters weekend schedules

May 02, 2013

The softball, men's golf and baseball schedules have all been altered due to Spring's most recent surprise.

Storm sweep Central, keep IIAC Tournament hopes alive
Storm sweep Central, keep IIAC Tournament hopes alive

April 30, 2013

Matt Pennings earned saves in both games and Simpson picked up a crucial sweep against Central, 4-3 (11) and 5-3 on Tuesday.