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Hawkeyes Down Tommies 7-2
Iowa baseball team defeats St. Thomas in midweek matchup
Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:20am
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The University of Iowa baseball team defeated the St. Thomas Tommies 7-2 at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday evening. The Hawkeyes got on the board early and added to their lead throughout the game, while their pitching staff limited the Tommies to just two hits.
Why it matters
This non-conference victory gives the Hawkeyes momentum heading into their Big Ten conference opener against Penn State this weekend. The team's strong pitching performance and balanced offensive attack are positive signs as they look to build on their successful start to the season.
The details
The Hawkeyes scored in the first, fifth, sixth, and eighth innings, with senior Gable Mitchell leading the way with three hits and two RBIs. Freshman Cole Moore earned his first career win on the mound, and Iowa's pitching staff combined for 10 strikeouts and allowed just two hits.
- The game was played on Tuesday evening, March 11, 2026.
- The Hawkeyes will travel to face Penn State in their Big Ten opener on Friday.
The players
Caleb Wulf
A senior on the Iowa baseball team.
Gable Mitchell
A senior on the Iowa baseball team who led the team with three hits and two RBIs.
Ben Swails
A redshirt junior on the Iowa baseball team.
Kellen Stromeyer
A redshirt junior on the Iowa baseball team.
Joey Nerat
A senior on the Iowa baseball team.
What’s next
The Hawkeyes will travel to State College, Pennsylvania, on Friday to face Penn State in their Big Ten opener.
The takeaway
Iowa's balanced offensive attack and strong pitching performance against St. Thomas are positive signs as the team prepares to open Big Ten play against Penn State this weekend.
