Last year, the brothers, from Miami, Fla., started playing baseball together for the first time since Marcos’ sophomore year of high school. “We had a great year that year, and we both played very well,” Lucas said. “We went deep into the playoffs, and we were like, ‘Man, if we can do this again for…
Baseball: Bulldogs swept in home opener
Butler dropped three games at Bulldog Park against Saint Louis this weekend, falling to 13-15 overall and 4-5 in Atlantic 10 play. This was Butler’s first series at home this season due to bad weather earlier in the year. On Friday, the Billikens (22-10, 8-1) won 6-3. Saturday’s game ended 10-5 in favor of Saint…
Baseball: Byerly nominated for award
Butler senior pitcher Chase Byerly is in the running for the Lowes’ Senior CLASS Award. The award is an acronym for “Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School.” Candidates must be NCAA Division I seniors and qualify in the four C’s: community, classroom, character and competition. Byerly is one of 30 finalists. He is…
Baseball: Bulldogs sweep VCU in A-10 opener
The Butler baseball team opened its first and only season in the Atlantic 10 Conference with a sweep of VCU. The Bulldogs (11-10, 3-0 A-10) won their first A-10 game on Friday 6-4. On Saturday, Butler won the first game of a double-header 4-3 and the second game 7-4, completing a sweep of the Rams…
Butler baseball wins one, stays on road
The Butler baseball team will visit Appalachian State this weekend with a 1-2 record. The Bulldogs dropped two games before winning 10-8 on the road against Georgia State Sunday. Friday’s season opener resulted in a 12-7 loss, and Saturday the Bulldogs fell 17-9. Senior second baseman Lucas Calderon led the way for the Bulldogs over…
Baseball, softball teams begin seasons in warmer climes
Unlike baseball and softball teams down south, Butler’s squads do not have the luxury of being outside year-round. Instead, they are confined to the Butler Bubble for the majority of the offseason and the beginning of their regular seasons. “I like to compare it to coach Stevens having to practice on a golf course and…
Baseball improves facilities
The Butler baseball team is about to open its season and it will be the last go for 10 seniors. In addition to gearing up for their last collegiate season, they are making sure those after them will have great facilities as they move forward. “We talk about it all the time,” senior catcher Radley…
Baseball: Team drops three of four at Fresno State
The Butler baseball team was unable to counter the offensive lineup of Fresno State, dropping three of four games in a season-opening series in Fresno, Calif. The bats of the FSU Bulldogs (3-1) came out in force Sunday as they cruised to a 17-2 win over the Butler Bulldogs (1-3). Butler was out-hit 19-8 in…