Grinnell Baseball Schedule: Games to Watch This Season
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Check out the Grinnell college baseball schedule. See which games are most important this season and make sure you don’t miss any of the action.
Introduction
The Grinnell Pioneers are gearing up for another season of baseball, and there are plenty of games to get excited about. Here are some of the marquee matchups on the schedule:
-April 5 vs. Cornell: This is the Pioneers’ home opener and they’ll be looking to make a statement against a tough Cornell team.
-April 12-13 vs. Ripon: Ripon is always one of the toughest teams in the Midwest, and this will be a good early test for Grinnell.
-May 3-4 vs. Coe: These two rivals always have competitive games, and this year should be no different.
Game 1: March 3rd vs. Wartburg
Can’t make it out to all the games this season? Here’s a list of five must-see Grinnell College baseball games this year, so you can catch all the action.
1. Game 1: March 3rd vs. Wartburg
2. Game 8: March 10th vs. Luther
3. Game 15: March 17th vs. Coe
4. Game 22: April 3rd vs. Beloit
5. Game 27: April 14th vs Cornell
Game 2: March 10th vs. Central
The second game of the season is sure to be a good one as the Grinnell Pioneers take on the Central Dutch. The Pios are coming off of a strong performance in their opening game against Cornell and will look to continue their winning ways against Central. This will be a good test for the Pioneers, as Central is a tough team that always competes for a conference title Be sure to catch this game and see how the Pios stack up against one of their biggest rivals.
Game 3: March 17th vs. Luther
The third game of the season is on Saturday, March 17th against Luther at 1:00pm. This will be the first time these two teams have played each other since 2015, when Grinnell won 3-2. Luther is currently ranked #3 in the IIAC, so this should be a good game to watch!
Game 4: April 7th vs. Grinnell Alumni
The game scheduled for April 7th against Grinnell alumni is shaping up to be a must-see game this season. Currently, the team is made up of former ballplayers who have been out of the game for several years. However, they have been practicing hard and are looking to make a statement in their first game back.
Game 5: April 14th vs. Cornell
The fifth game of the season is a Home game against Cornell on April 14th. This will be a rematch of last year’s game, which Grinnell won 3-2. Cornell is always a tough opponent, so this will be a good test for the team early in the season.
Game 6: April 21st vs. Beloit
This will be the second time these two teams face off this season. The first game was a close one, with Grinnell winning 2-1. This game is sure to be just as intense, so don’t miss it!
Game 7: April 28th vs. Knox
The seventh game of the season is always an important one, and this year is no different. The Grinnell baseball team will take on Knox College on April 28th. This will be a tough game for the team, but they are up for the challenge. Make sure to catch this game and see how they fare against their opponents.
Game 8: May 5th vs. Monmouth
The eighth game of the season is an important one as the team takes on Monmouth. This will be a rematch of last year’s conference championship game, which Grinnell won. The team is looking to keep its Winning Streak alive and build on its conference lead.
Conclusion
The Grinnell College Baseball Team is coming off a strong 2018 campaign in which they posted a 28-14 overall record and qualified for the Midwest conference tournament The 2019 season will be an opportunity for the Pioneers to build on that success and take the next step forward. Here are five games to keep an eye on this spring:
April 13 vs. Cornell College: This will be the Pioneers’ first conference game of the season, and it will also be their first matchup against a team that made the conference tournament last year.
April 27 vs. Carroll University This game will pit two of the top teams in the conference against each other early in the season.
May 4 at Ripon College: Ripon is always a tough place to play and this game will be no exception.
May 18 vs. St. Norbert College St. Norbert is another team that should be near the top of the Conference Standings so this will be a good test for the Pioneers.
May 25-26 at Midwest Conference Tournament The Pioneers will need to take care of business in the regular season to ensure that they make it back to the conference tournament but if they do, they will have a chance to make some noise.
