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Iowa baseball photos: Hawkeyes open up weekend series against Illinois Fighting Illini

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Iowa's Dylan Nedved (17) celebrates after throwing a strikeout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Dylan Nedved (17) celebrates after throwing a strikeout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Dylan Nedved (17) celebrates with catcher Austin Martin (34) after a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Dylan Nedved (17) celebrates with catcher Austin Martin (34) after a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa associate head coach Marty Sutherland and Iowa head coach Rick Heller (21) celebrates with players after a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa associate head coach Marty Sutherland and Iowa head coach Rick Heller (21) celebrates with players after a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Ben Norman (9) celebrates with Iowa head coach Rick Heller after hitting a triple during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Ben Norman (9) celebrates with Iowa head coach Rick Heller after hitting a triple during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Matthew Sosa (31) celebrates after hitting a double during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Matthew Sosa (31) celebrates after hitting a double during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Brayden Frazier (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Brayden Frazier (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Izaya Fullard, right, talks with Illinois' Taylor Jackson on second base during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Izaya Fullard, right, talks with Illinois' Taylor Jackson on second base during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Zeb Adreon (5) shows off the ball after getting an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Zeb Adreon (5) shows off the ball after getting an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Peyton Williams (45) bats during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Peyton Williams (45) bats during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Trenton Wallace (38) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Trenton Wallace (38) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Illinois catcher Ryan Hampe, right, chases down Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois catcher Ryan Hampe, right, chases down Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Peyton Williams (45) reacts after hitting a double during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Peyton Williams (45) reacts after hitting a double during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Matthew Sosa (31) fields a ball during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Matthew Sosa (31) fields a ball during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Austin Martin (34) talks with pitcher Trenton Wallace, right, during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Austin Martin (34) talks with pitcher Trenton Wallace, right, during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Illinois' Nathan Aide (29) celebrates a run with teammate Cal Hejza (13) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois' Nathan Aide (29) celebrates a run with teammate Cal Hejza (13) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Illinois' Cam McDonald (4) smiles after getting an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois' Cam McDonald (4) smiles after getting an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Trenton Wallace (38) stares down a runner during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Trenton Wallace (38) stares down a runner during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) smiles while walking up to bat during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) smiles while walking up to bat during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Trace Hoffman (42) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Trace Hoffman (42) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa Hawkeyes players including Connor McCaffery, fifth from right in gray, watch from the dugout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa Hawkeyes players including Connor McCaffery, fifth from right in gray, watch from the dugout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace (38) is greeted by teammates after closing out an inning during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace (38) is greeted by teammates after closing out an inning during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) scores a run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) scores a run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Illinois Fighting Illini players huddle up before a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois Fighting Illini players huddle up before a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Illinois' Andrew Hoffmann (35) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois' Andrew Hoffmann (35) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Illinois pitcher Andrew Hoffmann (35) gets an out at first base against Iowa's Peyton Williams (45) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois pitcher Andrew Hoffmann (35) gets an out at first base against Iowa's Peyton Williams (45) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa associate head coach Marty Sutherland talks with players between innings during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa associate head coach Marty Sutherland talks with players between innings during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Brendan Sher (2) get set during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Brendan Sher (2) get set during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) gets set during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) gets set during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Illinois catcher Ryan Hampe, right, talks with pitcher 	Andrew Hoffmann (35) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois catcher Ryan Hampe, right, talks with pitcher Andrew Hoffmann (35) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Illinois' Branden Comia (23) Nathan Aide (29) and Taylor Jackson, right, can't come up with an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois' Branden Comia (23) Nathan Aide (29) and Taylor Jackson, right, can't come up with an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Illinois' Ty Rybarczyk (45) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois' Ty Rybarczyk (45) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Brayden Frazier (4) bats during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Brayden Frazier (4) bats during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa head coach Rick Heller walks out to the coaching box during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa head coach Rick Heller walks out to the coaching box during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa head coach Rick Heller looks into the outfield during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa head coach Rick Heller looks into the outfield during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa Hawkeyes players celebrate during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa Hawkeyes players celebrate during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Ben Norman (9) rounds first base during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Ben Norman (9) rounds first base during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Illinois' Kellen Sarver (18) gets an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois' Kellen Sarver (18) gets an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Ben Norman (9) celebrates after hitting a triple during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Ben Norman (9) celebrates after hitting a triple during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa head coach Rick Heller talks with reporters after a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa head coach Rick Heller talks with reporters after a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Illinois, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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