http://www.butlersports.com en-us en-us http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/061809aaa Kyle Kramp, who signed a National Letter of Intent earlier this spring to attend Butler and play baseball for the Bulldogs starting in 2010, was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/061809aaa 2009-06-18T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/061209aaa Graduated pitcher Ryan Kruszka will continue his baseball career in the professional ranks, as the Butler right-hander signed to play for the Traverse City (Mich.) Beach Bums of the Frontier League. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/061209aaa 2009-06-12T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/061209aab Head coach Steve Farley entered the 2009 off-season with the unenviable task of trying to replace 10 departing senior members from the spring, but the 18-year Butler mentor has succeeded in bringing in some of the top talent in the region for the upcoming 2010 campaign, signing six players to National Letters of Intent during the year. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/061209aab 2009-06-12T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/060309aab The Butler baseball team wrapped up its 2009 campaign with the announcement of its team postseason awards, which are decided by a vote of the players. Sophomore infielder Grant Fillipitch garnered the team's top award, earning Most Valuable Player distinction. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/060309aab 2009-06-03T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/052109aaa A three-run seventh inning by Valparaiso spoiled an otherwise dominant performance on the hill by senior southpaw Matt Sokolowski, as the Bulldogs fell to the Crusaders, 4-2, in the consolation round of the U.S. Army Horizon League Baseball Championship on Thursday (May 21) afternoon at The Pipe Yard. Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/052109aaa 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/052009aaa A late offensive surge by third-seeded Wright State would be too much for No. 7 seed Butler to handle, as the Bulldogs fell in the second round of the U.S. Army Horizon League Baseball Championship to the Raiders, 8-3, on Wednesday (May 20) afternoon at The Pipe Yard. Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/052009aaa 2009-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051909aaa An early offensive barrage - highlighted by a four-run first inning - proved to be just enough, as Butler held on for a 7-6 victory over Youngstown State in the opening round of the Horizon League Baseball Championship on Tuesday (May 19) afternoon at The Pipe Yard. Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051909aaa 2009-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051809aaa After leading the Bulldogs in wins, innings pitched and strikeouts, freshman right-handed pitcher Mike Hernandez was named to the 2009 Horizon League All-Newcomer Team. The conference office made the announcement on Monday (May 18) afternoon. Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051809aaa 2009-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051809aab Butler kicks off the 2009 Horizon League Baseball Championship as the No. 7 seed when it takes on No. 6 seed Youngstown State on Tuesday (May 19) beginning at 3:00 p.m. at The Pipe Yard in Lorain, Ohio. The Bulldogs will need a win against the Penguins to stay alive and advance to the double-elimination portion of the tournament on Wednesday (May 20), where they would face No. 3 seed Wright State beginning at 3:00 p.m. Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051809aab 2009-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051509aaa Butler found plenty of ways to get runners on base but would be unable to bring anyone across, as the host Panthers fought their way out of several jams en route to a 6-0 shut-out win over the Bulldogs in the regular season finale on Friday (May 15) afternoon at Henry Aaron Field. Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051509aaa 2009-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051409aaa Butler battled back from early deficits in a pair of games in Milwaukee - taking a late lead in the opener and rallying for four in the ninth to draw even in the nightcap - but the host Panthers had the final say in each contest, picking up a 6-5 decision in the first game and a 7-6 win in the second on Thursday (May 14) evening at Miller Park. Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051409aaa 2009-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051209aaa Senior Tyler Tepe pitched four strong innings in his first collegiate start and senior Jason Jamerson provided an offensive spark with his bat to help lead Butler to a 7-5 victory over Ohio Valley Conference champion Eastern Illinois in a non-league game at Bulldog Park on Tuesday, May 12. The victory wrapped up the home portion of Butler's 2009 schedule. Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051209aaa 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051109aaa The regular season comes to a close this week when the Bulldogs play four games in a four-day span. Butler wraps up the home schedule on Tuesday (May 12) when it takes on Eastern Illinois beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Bulldog Park. The Bulldogs then head to Milwaukee when they open up a three-game set against the Panthers. The two teams face off in a doubleheader on Thursday (May 14) afternoon at Miller Park - home of the Milwaukee Brewers - beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. CT) before concluding the series on Friday (May 15) afternoon at 3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT) at Henry Aaron Field. Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051109aaa 2009-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051009aaa Host Valparaiso used a three-run seventh inning and a two-run eighth to overcome a four-run Butler lead in the opening game of a doubleheader to escape with a 7-6 victory before riding a four-run seventh frame in the night-cap to erase a one-run Bulldog advantage and finish with a 6-3 decision on Sunday (May 10) afternoon at Emory G. Bauer Field. Sun, 10 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/051009aaa 2009-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/050909aaa A two-out, RBI single to the gap in left center by Kyle Schultz capped a spirited ninth-inning rally, as Butler overcame a 6-5 deficit to score a 7-6 decision in the finale of a doubleheader against Milwaukee on Saturday (May 9) afternoon at Bulldog Park. The visiting Panthers held on for a close win in the opener, topping the Bulldogs, 3-2. Sat, 09 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/050909aaa 2009-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/050609aaa Butler rallied for three runs in the fifth inning against host Cincinnati en route to a 5-3 victory in the opening contest of a doubleheader on Wednesday (May 6) evening at Marge Schott Stadium. An early Bulldog lead in the nightcap would not hold up, however, as the Bearcats scored four runs late to claim a 6-3 decision. Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/2008-09/releases/050609aaa 2009-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/050509aaa.html Following a nine-day break from competition for final exams, the Bulldogs return to the field on Wednesday (May 6) when it heads to Cincinnati, Ohio, for a pair of seven-inning contests against the Bearcats beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Marge Schott Stadium. Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/050509aaa.html 2009-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042609aaa.html Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042609aaa.html 2009-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042509aaa.html Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042509aaa.html 2009-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042209aaa.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042209aaa.html 2009-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042209aad.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042209aad.html 2009-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/042009aaa.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/042009aaa.html 2009-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041809aaa.html Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041809aaa.html 2009-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041709aaa.html Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041709aaa.html 2009-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041609aaa.html Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041609aaa.html 2009-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/041409aaa.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/041409aaa.html 2009-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/041309aaa.html Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/041309aaa.html 2009-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041209aaa.html Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041209aaa.html 2009-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041109aaa.html Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041109aaa.html 2009-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/040809aaa.html Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/040809aaa.html 2009-04-08T04:00:00Z