May 26, 2011
ALL-REGION: Four Bruins Receive All-West Region Honors from Coaches’ Association
NEWBERG, Ore. - Four George Fox University baseball players - right fielder Dan Winterstein, pitcher Brian Ranta, catcher Eric Gantenbein, and third baseman Sam Stahl - have received five different 2011 NCAA Division III All-West Region honors as voted on recently by regional members of the American Baseball Coaches Association.

May 13, 2011
Gartner Garners BAA Weekly Award with Win over NAIA Power Lewis-Clark State
NEWBERG, Ore. - With a 5-3 win over the Lewis-Clark State College Warriors, freshman right-hander Clay Gartner has earned George Fox University’s Bruin Athletic Association Men’s Athlete of the Week award for games of May 2-8, his first time this season to receive the honor.

May 9, 2011
ALL-CONFERENCE: Ranta, Winterstein Lead List of Seven Bruins on All-NWC Teams
NEWBERG, Ore. - Led by a pair of First Team honorees in ace right-hander Brian Ranta and hard-hitting right fielder Dan Winterstein, a total of seven George Fox University Bruins have been named to the 2011 All-Northwest Conference Baseball Teams as selected recently by the conference’s nine coaches.

May 8, 2011
LINFIELD 6, GEORGE FOX 4: Bruins End Season with Loss to NWC Champion Wildcats
LEWISTON, Idaho - A ninth-inning comeback attempt by George Fox University ended with the go-ahead run at the plate as the Bruins dropped their 2011 season finale to their arch-rival Linfield College Wildcats 6-4 in the Inland Cellular Baseball Tournament Saturday afternoon here at Lewis-Clark State College’s Harris Field.

May 7, 2011
GEORGE FOX 5, LEWIS-CLARK ST 3: Gartner Hurls Bruins Past NAIA Power Warriors
LEWISTON, Idaho - Clay Gartner hurled eight solid innings and Derek Dixon sparked two rallies with a pair of doubles, leading the George Fox University Bruins past the host and NAIA’s 12th-ranked Lewis-Clark State College Warriors 5-3 in the Inland Cellular Baseball Tournament Saturday afternoon here at Harris Field.

May 6, 2011
PAC LUTHERAN 6, GEORGE FOX 4: Lutes Rally with Four in 9th to Overtake Bruins
LEWISTON, Idaho - Exploding for four runs in the top of the ninth inning, the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes stunned the George Fox University Bruins, who had come back from an early two-run deficit of their own, 6-4 in the first game of the Inland Cellular Baseball Tournament Friday afternoon here at Lewis-Clark State College’s Harris Field.

May 6, 2011
ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT: Ranta Named Second Team Academic All-District VIII
NEWBERG, Ore. - Showing his prowess both on the field and in the classroom, George Fox University ace right-hander Brian Ranta has been named to the Capital One / CoSIDA Academic All-District VIII College Division Baseball Second Team as voted on by district members of the College Sports Information Directors of America.

May 2, 2011
GEORGE FOX 11, CONCORDIA 3: Big Innings Boost Bruins by Cavs in Final Home Game
NEWBERG, Ore. – Batting around in both the fourth and fifth innings and scoring 10 runs combined in the two frames, the George Fox University Bruins broke open a close game to defeat the Concordia University-Portland Cavaliers 11-3 in their final home baseball game of the season Monday afternoon here at Morse Field.

April 23, 2011
LINFIELD 3, GEORGE FOX 0: Wildcats Nudge Bruins to Clinch NWC Title, NCAA Berth
McMINNVILLE, Ore. – Two Linfield College hurlers combined to shut out the George Fox University Bruins and the fifth-ranked Wildcats made the most of four hits for a 3-0 victory Saturday here at Roy Helser Field, sewing up the Northwest Conference baseball championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III National Tournament.

April 22, 2011
GEORGE FOX 8-4, LINFIELD 7-13: Wildcats Split with Bruins to Close In on NWC Title
McMINNVILLE, Ore. – Moving within one game of clinching at least a share of the Northwest Conference baseball title, the fifth-ranked Linfield College Wildcats hammered the George Fox University Bruins 13-4 in the second game after the Bruins had rallied in the ninth inning for an 8-7 first-game win Friday afternoon here at Roy Helser Field.

April 21, 2011
WHAT’S BRUIN - Baseball Weekly News & Notes 4/21
NEWBERG, Ore. - * Coming Up: Bruins Visit No. 5 Linfield for Final NWC Series of Season; * Gantenbein and Ranta Honorable Mention for NWC Weekly Honors; * NCAA Stats: Ranta Ranked High in Walks Per 9, Wins, Strikeouts; * NWC Team Stats: Bruins No. 1 in Batting, Fielding, No. 2 in ERA

April 19, 2011
Bruins Invite Former Players to Return for Third Baseball Alumni Game on May 1
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University baseball coach Marty Hunter has announced plans for the Third Annual Bruin Alumni Baseball Game to be held on Sunday, May 1, at Morse Field on the Newberg campus as a part of the university’s Graduation Weekend.

April 19, 2011
George Fox Sets Bruin Baseball Boys Only Summer Skills Camp for June 20-23
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University will host its annual Bruin Baseball Boys Only Summer Skills Camp for boys ages 9-18 on Monday-Thursday, June 20-23, 2011, from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Morse Field, the Newberg campus home of the Bruins’ nationally-recognized NCAA Division III program.

April 16, 2011
GEORGE FOX 15-3, LEWIS & CLARK 1-6: Bruins Outslug Pioneers Once but Not Twice
WEST LINN, Ore. – After pounding out a season-high 23 hits in a 15-1 first-game win, the George Fox University Bruins collected 10 more hits in the second game but stranded 11 runners and dropped a crushing 6-3 decision to the Lewis & Clark College Pioneers in a Northwest Conference baseball twinbill Saturday afternoon here at West Linn High School.

April 15, 2011
Bruins’ Saturday DH with Lewis & Clark at West Linn HS Pushed Back to 2 p.m.
NEWBERG, Ore. – Due to a potential conflict with West Linn (Ore.) High School’s baseball team, the Northwest Conference baseball doubleheader between the George Fox University Bruins and the Lewis & Clark College Pioneers that was set for West Linn’s field on Saturday, April 16, has been pushed back one hour to a 2:00 p.m. start.

April 14, 2011
WHAT’S BRUIN - Baseball Weekly News & Notes 4/14
NEWBERG, Ore. - * Coming Up: Bruins Host L&C at West Linn HS, Adjust Linfield Series; * Hickok and Gartner Honorable Mention for NWC Weekly Honors; * Bruins Clinch 16th Consecutive Winning Season and 23rd in 24 Years; * NCAA Stats: Stahl Among National Leaders in Four Categories

April 13, 2011
GEORGE FOX 10, CORBAN 2: Bruins Beat Warriors for 16th Straight Winning Season
KEIZER, Ore. – Eric Gantenbein went 4-for-5 to lead an 18-hit George Fox University attack that propelled the Bruins to a 10-2 non-conference baseball win over the Corban University Warriors Wednesday afternoon here at Volcanoes Stadium, boosting their record to 21-8 and securing their 16th straight winning season.

April 12, 2011
Bruins Move Wednesday’s Game with Corban to Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer
NEWBERG, Ore. – For the first time in seven years, George Fox University will play a baseball game in the ballpark of a professional team, as the Bruins have moved their Wednesday, April 13, home game with the Corban University Warriors to Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer, Ore., home of the Class A Northwest League’s Salem-Keizer Volcanoes.

April 10, 2011
GEORGE FOX 15, PUGET SOUND 2: Bruins Romp Past Loggers to Win Big NWC Series
TACOMA, Wash. – Four George Fox University hitters collected three hits apiece and combined to go 12-for-16, leading an 18-hit attack that propelled the 22nd-ranked Bruins to a 15-2 victory over the University of Puget Sound Loggers and a two-to-one Northwest Conference baseball series win Sunday afternoon here at UPS’s West Field.

April 9, 2011
PUGET SOUND 6-2, GEORGE FOX 5-10: Bruins’ Game 2 Outburst Saves Split with Loggers
TACOMA, Wash. – After fumbling away the first game 6-5 with five costly errors that led to four unearned University of Puget Sound runs, the George Fox University Bruins bounced back with 12 hits en route to a 10-2 second-game win and a Northwest Conference baseball doubleheader split Saturday afternoon here at UPS’s West Field.

April 8, 2011
WHAT’S BRUIN - Baseball Weekly News & Notes 4/8
NEWBERG, Ore. - * Coming Up: Bruins to Visit UPS for Three NWC Games, Host Corban; * Winterstein and Ranta HM for NWC Honors for 3rd Time Each; * Bruins Slide from 14th to 22nd in Latest D3baseball.com Poll; * NCAA Stats: Bruins Ranked 3rd Nationally in Hit by Pitches, Fielding

April 3, 2011
WHITWORTH 8, GEORGE FOX 6: Momentum Shift in 6th Sparks Pirates to Stun Bruins
WEST LINN, Ore. – Down 4-0 after five innings, the Whitworth University Pirates got a momentum-changing three-run home run from Nick Ashley in the sixth and went on to stun the George Fox University Bruins 8-6 in the final game of a three-game Northwest Conference baseball series Sunday afternoon here at the West Linn High School Field.

April 2, 2011
GEORGE FOX 13-5, WHITWORTH 3-6: Bruins Win Big but Pirates Win in Extra Innings
WEST LINN, Ore. – An eight-run fifth inning lifted the George Fox University Bruins to a 13-3 first-game win, but the visiting Whitworth University Pirates earned a split of their Northwest Conference baseball doubleheader with a 6-5, 10-inning win in the second game Saturday afternoon here at the West Linn High School Field.

April 1, 2011
Bruins’ Whitworth Series April 2-3 Moved to West Linn HS Due to Swamped Outfield
NEWBERG, Ore. – Record-setting rainfall in the Willamette Valley in March has turned the outfield at George Fox University’s Morse Field into a veritable swamp, so the Bruins’ Northwest Conference series with the Whitworth University Pirates this Friday-Saturday, April 2-3, is being moved to the artificial turf field at West Linn (Ore.) High School.

March 31, 2011
WHAT’S BRUIN - Baseball News & Notes 3/31
NEWBERG, Ore. - * Upcoming Games: Bruins to Host Whitworth in Key NWC Series; * Hickok Gets BAA Award; Hickok and Ranta HM for NWC Honors; * Bruins Up to 14th in D3baseball.com Poll, Get Votes in ABCA Poll; * Hickok Sets Steals Record with 5, Stahl Ties Record for At Bats

March 27, 2011
GEORGE FOX 12-10, WHITMAN 5-2: Bruins Finish Off Missionaries as Win Streak Hits 6
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Completing a game suspended by rain from Saturday with a 12-5 win, then winning the regularly-scheduled single game 10-2, the George Fox University Bruins stretched their winning streak to six with a sweep of the Whitman College Missionaries in Northwest Conference baseball action Sunday here at Borleske Stadium.

March 26, 2011
GEORGE FOX 15, WHITMAN 2: Bruins Whip Missionaries in 1st Game; 2nd Suspended
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – A 21-hit attack led George Fox University to a 15-2 win over the Whitman College Missionaries in the first game of a Northwest Conference baseball doubleheader Saturday afternoon here at Borleske Stadium, but the second game was suspended by rain in the sixth inning with the visiting Bruins ahead 10-1 and will be continued Sunday.

March 24, 2011
Hunter Gets 100th Win; Ranta NWC Pitcher of the Week; Bruins Climb to 19th in Poll
NEWBERG, Ore. – Almost overlooked in the excitement of Taylor Hunter’s walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th inning that gave the George Fox University Bruins a thrilling 5-4 win over the Willamette University Bearcats on March 20 was the fact that it was 100th college coaching win for his father, Marty Hunter.

March 21, 2011
GEORGE FOX 11, WILLAMETTE 10: Stahl’s Slam Sparks Bruins to Sweep of Bearcats
SALEM, Ore. – Sam Stahl went 4-for-4 on the day, with a go-ahead grand slam home run during a six-run fourth-inning rally, to lead the George Fox University Bruins to an 11-10 win over the Willamette University Bearcats and a sweep of their three-game Northwest Conference series Monday afternoon here at John Lewis Field.

March 20, 2011
GEORGE FOX 5, WILLAMETTE 4: Hunter’s Walk-Off HR in 11th Lifts Bruins by Bearcats
SALEM, Ore. – Taylor Hunter lined his first home run of the season over the left-field fence leading off the bottom of the 11th inning, giving the George Fox University Bruins a dramatic 5-4 win over the Willamette University Bearcats in the second of a three-game Northwest Conference baseball series Sunday afternoon here at John Lewis Field.

March 19, 2011
GEORGE FOX 2, WILLAMETTE 0: Bruins’ Ranta Outduels Bearcats’ Simon in Opener
NEWBERG, Ore. – Two manufactured runs were just enough to give George Fox University a 2-0 win over Willamette University as the Bruins’ Brian Ranta won a tight pitching duel with the Bearcats’ Brandon Simon in the first game of a three-game Northwest Conference baseball series Saturday afternoon here at Morse Field.

March 18, 2011
WHAT’S BRUIN - Baseball News & Notes 3/18
NEWBERG, Ore. - * Upcoming Games: Bruins Swap WU Games to 1 Saturday, 2 Sunday; * KFOX Radio to Webcast All Three Games of Willamette Series; * Aldrich Honorable Mention for NWC Weekly Hitting Honors; * Hunter Two Away from 100 College Coaching Victories

March 14, 2011
PACIFIC 4, GEORGE FOX 1: Boxers Score Late to Complete Series Sweep of Bruins
FOREST GROVE, Ore. – An inability to deliver in the clutch for the third straight game and an eighth-inning error that paved the way for three unearned runs cost the George Fox University Bruins a 4-1 loss to the Pacific University Boxers in a Northwest Conference baseball game Monday night here at Chuck Bafaro Stadium.

March 12, 2011
PACIFIC 4-4, GEORGE FOX 3-1: Boxers Sweep as Bruin Bats Miss Chances to Cash In
FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Missing several chances to cash in at the plate, the George Fox University Bruins stranded nine runners, five in scoring position, in each game and dropped a Northwest Conference baseball doubleheader to the Pacific University Boxers, 4-3 and 4-1, Saturday here at Chuck Bafaro Stadium.

March 10, 2011
WHAT’S BRUIN - Baseball News & Notes 3/10
NEWBERG, Ore. - * Upcoming Games: Bruins to Play First NWC Road Games at Pacific; * Ranta Wins BAA Award; Ranta, Stahl HM for NWC Honors; * Bruins Climb to 23rd in D3baseball.com National Rankings; * Hunter Two Away from 100 College Coaching Victories

March 8, 2011
Bruins-Warriors Wednesday Game Postponed to April 13 Due to Wet Fields
NEWBERG, Ore. – Wet conditions on both teams’ fields have forced the George Fox University Bruins and the Corban University Warriors to postpone Wednesday’s non-conference baseball game that was set for3:00 p.m. at GFU’s Morse Field to Wednesday, April 13, at 4:00 p.m. at George Fox.

March 6, 2011
PAC LUTHERAN 2-7, GEORGE FOX 1-10: Bruins Win Series by Splitting Two with Lutes
NEWBERG, Ore. – A pitchers’ duel in the first game went to the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes 2-1 before the George Fox University Bruins bounced back to win the second-game offensive battle 10-7, earning a split of their Northwest Conference baseball doubleheader Sunday afternoon here at Morse Field.

March 5, 2011
GEORGE FOX 4, PAC LUTHERAN 3: Bruins Score in 9th to Edge Lutes in NWC Opener
NEWBERG, Ore. – Eric Gantenbein singled in Taylor Hunter from second base with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the George Fox University Bruins a thrilling 4-3 win over the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes in the Northwest Conference baseball opener for both teams Saturday afternoon here at Morse Field.

March 4, 2011
Bruins Adjust Schedule for Big Three-Game Weekend NWC Series with Lutes
NEWBERG, Ore. – Still hoping to get a big three-game Northwest Conference-opening baseball series in this weekend, the George Fox University Bruins and the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes have decided to adjust the schedule for their games to a single here on Saturday and a doubleheader on Sunday.

March 3, 2011
Ranta Again NWC Top Pitcher, Winterstein Hitting HM; Bruins Move into Top 25
NEWBERG, Ore. – Continuing his solid season with six innings of shutout ball in a 7-0 win over Concordia University-Portland on Feb. 26, George Fox University right-hander Brian Ranta has repeated as the Northwest Conference Baseball Pitching Student-Athlete of the Week for Feb. 21-27.

February 27, 2011
PORTLAND 7, GEORGE FOX 2: D-I Pilots End Bruins’ Season-Opening Win Streak at 9
PORTLAND, Ore. – In a non-conference clash of unbeaten baseball teams, the NCAA Division I University of Portland Pilots won their fourth straight game while ending the Division III George Fox Etzel Field. University Bruins’ winning streak at nine in a row with a 7-2 win on a chilly, drizzly Sunday afternoon here at Joe Etzel Field.

February 26, 2011
GEORGE FOX 7-9, CONCORDIA 0-3: Bruins Knock Cavaliers Cold with Twinbill Sweep
NEWBERG, Ore. – On a frigid Saturday afternoon here at Morse Field, the George Fox University Bruins continued their season-opening hot streak, knocking the Concordia University-Portland Cavaliers cold and improving to 9-0 on the season with a non-conference baseball doubleheader sweep, 7-0 and 9-3.

February 25, 2011
Bruins Move Two Games with Concordia to Saturday Doubleheader in Newberg
NEWBERG, Ore. – Due to wet conditions at the University of Portland’s Joe Etzel Field, the George Fox University Bruins and the Concordia University-Portland Cavaliers have agreed to move the two baseball games they were to play there this weekend to GFU’s Morse Field in Newberg, playing a doubleheader Saturday starting at 11:00 a.m.

February 24, 2011
Bruins’ Ranta and Hunter Take NWC Baseball Weekly Awards; Ranta Wins BAA Honors
NEWBERG, Ore. – Right-handed starter Brian Ranta and shortstop Taylor Hunter have given George Fox University a clean sweep of the Northwest Conference Baseball Student-Athlete of the Week awards for Feb. 14-20, with Ranta also taking home the Bruin Athletic Association Men’s Athlete of the Week honors.

February 22, 2011
Bruins’ Game at University of Portland Rained Out; Makeup Date Pending
NEWBERG, Ore. – Tuesday’s baseball game between the George Fox University Bruins and the University of Portland Pilots that was set for 2:00 p.m. at Portland’s Joe Etzel Field has been postponed due to two morning downpours and standing water on the field, and a makeup date has not been set yet.

February 20, 2011
GEORGE FOX 5, CONCORDIA 1: Bruins Finish CCC/NWC Challenge by Beating Cavs
WILSONVILLE, Ore. – Getting another strong pitching performance from Andrew Snyder and making the most of 12 singles on offense, the George Fox University Bruins downed the Concordia University-Portland Cavaliers 5-1 to finish 3-0 in the Cascade Collegiate Conference / Northwest Conference Baseball Challenge Sunday here at Wilsonville High School.

February 19, 2011
CASCADE/NORTHWEST CHALLENGE: Bruins Sweep Owls and Warriors to Go to 6-0
WILSONVILLE, Ore. – Strong pitching performances by starters Brian Davis and Brian Ranta carried the George Fox University Bruins to a pair of wins, 3-1 over the Oregon Institute of Technology and 5-2 over Corban University, in the Cascade Collegiate Conference / Northwest Conference Baseball Challenge Saturday here at Wilsonville High School.

February 18, 2011
CASCADE/NORTHWEST CHALLENGE: Bruins Rained Out, to Play Twice Saturday
WILSONVILLE, Ore. – All games on the first day of play in the Cascade Collegiate Conference / Northwest Conference Baseball Challenge were rained out Friday here at Wilsonville High School, including the 5:00 p.m. game between the George Fox University Bruins and the Corban University Warriors.

February 17, 2011
Rapacz Earns BAA, NWC Hitter Awards; Snyder HM for NWC Pitcher of the Week
NEWBERG, Ore. – Sophomore catcher Josh Rapacz has been named the Bruin Athletic Association Men’s Athlete of the Week and the Northwest Conference Baseball Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for Feb. 7-13, while senior right-hander Andrew Snyder was honorable mention for NWC Pitching Student-Athlete of the Week.

February 13, 2011
GEORGE FOX 12, CONCORDIA-TEXAS 6: Bruins Top Tornadoes to Finish 4-0 in Arizona
ANTHEM, Ariz. – Senior right-hander Andrew Snyder threw six shutout innings in his first career start and the George Fox University Bruins completed a perfect run through the Arizona Desert Baseball Classic with a 12-6 win over the Concordia University (Texas) Tornadoes Sunday here at Boulder Creek High School.

February 12, 2011
GEORGE FOX 9, LA VERNE 7: Bruins Stay Perfect with Comeback Win over Leopards
ANTHEM, Ariz. – Remaining unbeaten on the young season after three games in the Arizona Desert Baseball Classic, the George Fox University Bruins exploded for four runs in the seventh inning to overtake the University of La Verne Leopards for a 9-7 win Saturday here at Boulder Creek High School.

February 11, 2011
GEORGE FOX 10, TEXAS-DALLAS 6: Bruins Overcome Comets with Pair of Rallies
ANTHEM, Ariz. – Battling back twice from early and mid-game deficits, the George Fox University Bruins made it two straight wins to open the season, both by 10-6 scores, by defeating the University of Texas-Dallas Comets Friday here in the Arizona Desert Baseball Classic at Boulder Creek High School.

February 10, 2011
GEORGE FOX 10, CAL LUTHERAN 6: Bruins Pounce on Kingsmen in 1st to Open Season
ANTHEM, Ariz. – Opening their 2011 baseball season with an offensive bang, the George Fox University Bruins hammered out 14 hits, including six doubles, and parlayed a five-run first inning into a 10-6 win over the California Lutheran University Kingsmen on the first day of the Arizona Desert Classic Thursday afternoon.

February 9, 2011
NWC POLL: Bruins Picked for 3rd in Northwest Conference Coaches’ Baseball Poll
NEWBERG, Ore. – With an improved defense and a deeper pitching staff, the George Fox University Bruins, who have won eight Northwest Conference championships in their 15 years in the league, hope to once again be a factor in the race after being picked to finish third in the 2011 NWC pre-season baseball coaches’ poll.

February 7, 2011
PREVIEW: Bruin Baseball Hoping to Return to Post-Season with Improved Defense
NEWBERG, Ore. – If the George Fox University baseball team hopes to return to NCAA Division III post-season play, a berth the Bruins have earned eight times in 11 years of NCAA eligibility, in 2011, their first priority will be to improve the defense, a hallmark of the program for most of the past decade.

October 30, 2010
2010 Bruin Baseball Hitting Skills Camp to be Held Dec. 20-22
NEWBERG, Ore. - George Fox University's annual winter Bruin Baseball Hitting Skills Camp for youth in grades 3-12 has been set this year for Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 20-22, in the Wheeler Sports Center, according to GFU head coach Marty Hunter.

October 27, 2010
ALL-DECADE TEAM: Ex-Bruins Ace Hyde One of Nation’s Best during Last Decade
NEWBERG, Ore. – Former George Fox University staff ace Scott Hyde, the National Co-Pitcher of the Year and the Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Division III World Series for the Bruins’ 2004 national championship baseball team, has been named to the 2000’s All-Decade Second Team as chosen by D3baseball.com.

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GEORGE FOX 4, LEWIS & CLARK 1: Bruin Hurlers Toss 5-Hitter to Win Series with Pios
WEST LINN, Ore. – Three George Fox University pitchers combined on a five-hitter and Dan Winterstein slugged his team-high fifth home run to ignite the offense as the Bruins took the rubber game of a three-game Northwest Conference baseball series from the Lewis & Clark College Pioneers 4-1 Sunday afternoon here at West Linn High School.