After finishing third in the Lou Gehrig division with a 12-8 record in Ivy play, the Lions are fired up and ready to go for the 2013 campaign. While the team has had significant subtractions with graduation and the draft, this year’s team appears capable of picking up the slack. In Spectator’s 2013 Baseball Supplement, we have a Columbia season preview, interviews with the head coach Brett Boretti and pitching staff ace Tim Giel, a recap from last year’s Ivy season, and a look at the key players around the Ivy League.
A new core emerges for Light Blue baseball—Myles Simmons
It happens every year. The snow melts, the temperatures rise, and the sun starts shining once again.
Yes, it’s time for baseball.
As the 2013 season begins for the Light Blue, the players are confident. They know they have a chance to compete at a high level in the Ivy League. And they can’t wait to get going.
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Boretti says athleticism, speed will be key to Lions' success
Spectator’s baseball beat writers, Eli Schultz, Myles Simmons, and Molly Tow, sat down with head coach Brett Boretti, now in his eighth year at Columbia, to ask him about his thoughts on the upcoming season. The Lions certainly have a lot of expectations for themselves this spring, particularly on offense and in close games.
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Giel ready to take over ace role—Molly Tow
Senior pitcher Tim Giel made the transition from relief to starting pitching last season, and he has been dominant in both roles. Now a co-captain along with fellow seniors Alex Black and Nick Ferraresi, Giel is eager to ride the momentum of his summer league success into his final season at Columbia.
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2012 Season recap: Lions finished 12-8 in Ivy play—Mollie Galchus
Saturday, March 31 Yale 3-1 W; Yale 3-0 W
Dominant pitching and small ball propelled the Lions in their first two conference games of the season against Yale. Pat Lowery pitched a complete game, giving up only one run in the seventh inning. In game two, David Speer and Harrison Slutsky combined to pitch a six-hit shutout, giving the Lions a 3-0 victory.
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Around the Ancient Eight: Key players to watch in 2013—Phil Godzin
Lou Gehrig Division
CORNELL (31-17-1, 14-6 Ivy)
2012 Ivy League Champions
Coach: Bill Walkenbach, fourth season, 59-67-1, 30-30 Ivy
Key pitcher: Ivy League Rookie of the Year Kellen Urbon: 9 saves, 0.47 ERA
Key hitter: 1B/OF Chris Cruz: 12 HR, 35 RBI, 8 SB
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