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"The Phillies' bullpen has and always will be the reason why they lose the big game, and they keep proving it time and time again with no improvement in sight." - Sports Editor / Sarah Shockey

Stewart: The Phillies bullpen, a years-long problem that still haunts them

Logan Stewart, Contributor June 12, 2025

When you think of the Phillies the last few years, you think of that magical 2022 World Series run, the postseason success, the high-power offense at times, and the crowd atmosphere of Red October. But...

Travis Sykora delivers the pitch. Sykora struck out seven in the win. - Photo via Ryan Griffith.

Travis Sykora dominates as Blue Rocks knock off Cyclones

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer June 8, 2025

A rising star faces off against a proven, veteran major league starter. This storyline doesn’t often play out in High-A baseball but that’s exactly what happened on Friday night in Wilmington as the...

Erik Tolman delivers the pitch. Tolman threw four innings as an opener for the Blue Rocks. - Photo via Ryan Griffith

Erik Tolman shines but Blue Rocks fall to Cyclones in a pitching battle

Nick Wiley, Staff Writer June 8, 2025

The Wilmington Blue Rocks fell to the Brooklyn Cyclones for the second time in the series, this time losing by a score of 1-0. The game felt very similar to yesterday’s matchup in that it was a pitching...

Travis Sthele walks to the mound. Sthele gave up one hit in the Blue Rocks 2-0 win. - Photo via Ryan Griffith

Travis Sthele throws Blue Rocks first complete game shutout since 2021 in win over Cyclones

Tyler Delpercio, Staff Writer June 8, 2025

Just one night after burning through three bullpen arms in a 12-3 blowout loss to the Brooklyn Cyclones (37-16), the Wilmington Blue Rocks (22-31) were in desperate need of a great outing from starter...

The Rowan baseball team huddles up for a team meeting. Eastlake, Ohio. Monday, June 2, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan baseball’s College World Series run ends at hands of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor June 8, 2025

Rowan baseball’s season came to a close on Monday, June 2, as the Profs fell to Wisconsin-Whitewater 17-4 for their second and eliminating loss of the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship. The win...

Rowan softball's infield meets with Rylee Lutz on the mound. Bloomington, Ill. Saturday, May 31, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan softball’s historic season comes to a close against Randolph-Macon in Division III Championship

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer June 3, 2025

Rowan softball's historic season has come to an end, as Randolph-Macon defeated the Profs 1-0 to advance to the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Softball Championships on Saturday, May 31, at Illinois...

Austin Kreyenhagen (left) celebrates with Karson Harcourt (right). Eastlake, Ohio. Sunday, June 1, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Austin Kreyenhagen’s complete game changes Rowan baseball’s fate against Denison

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor June 2, 2025

Austin Kreyenhagen took the mound in an elimination game on Sunday, June 1, and threw a complete game for the first time in his collegiate career, as the Profs got a 6-1 win over the Big Red to eliminate...

Jason Morgan celebrates his two-RBI double in the top of the seventh inning. Morgan went 3-for-5 with five RBIs in the Profs victory over Trinity. Eastlake, Ohio. Sunday, June 1, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan baseball gets back on track in College World Series with win over Trinity

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor June 1, 2025

After dropping their first game to Denison two days prior, Rowan baseball knocked off Trinity on Sunday, June 1, 13-2, in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship. Their win knocks the Tigers out of...

Brayden Davis (right) celebrates after his home run with Eric Sabato (left). Eastlake, Ohio. Friday, May 30, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan suffers familiar fate to Denison in first game of College World Series

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor June 1, 2025

College World Series action got underway for No. 7 seed Rowan baseball on Friday, May 30, as the Profs took on No. 2 seed Denison in their first game of the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship at Classic...

Liz McCaffery's teammates celebrate at home plate after she hit her home run. Despite homering in back-to-back games, the Profs suffered their first loss of the NCAA Division III Softball Championship at the hands of Trine. Bloomington, Ill. Friday, May 30, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan softball suffers first loss of Softball Championship to Trine

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer May 31, 2025

The No. 3 seeded Trine Thunder advanced to the NCAA Division III Softball Championship semifinals following their 5-1 victory over the No. 2 seed Rowan Profs on Friday, May 30, at Illinois Wesleyan University...

The Rowan baseball team storms the mound after clinching a berth to the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship with their game two win over Lynchburg. Lynchburg. Va. Saturday, May 24, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan baseball is back in the College World Series, but can the Profs finally end their 46 year victory drought?

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor May 30, 2025

The 2025 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship bracket has been set. What started as 64 teams in the Regional round, became 16 in Super Regionals. Now, only eight teams remain as the tournament is...

Liz McCaffery rounds the bases after hitting a home run in her team's first round matchup with Texas Lutheran. McCaffery's home run marks the Profs first in 34 days. Bloomington, Ill. Thursday, May 29, 2025. - Photo via @ncaadiii on Instagram

Liz McCaffery goes yard as Rowan softball gets first win of Softball Championship tournament over Texas Lutheran

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer May 30, 2025

The No.2 seeded Rowan Profs defeated the No.7 seeded Texas Lutheran Bulldogs 5-0 in round 1 of the NCAA Division III Softball Championships at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill. Rowan...

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