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The Baylor baseball team is looking to redeem itself after a heartbreaking end to last season. The Bears came within one strike of winning their first regional title in six years, but a four-run 9th inning by the California Bears sent Baylor into the off-season.

Baylor starter Josh Turley had his fans’ hearts racing in the latter stages of the Bears’ 3-2 win over Rice on Saturday, but he escaped every jam to help his team move closer to a super regional berth.

Baylor baseball coach Steve Smith likened the Bears’ NCAA tournament-opening game against California on Friday to Thursday’s NBA Finals matchup between Dallas and Miami.

In the most simple terms, the Bears let one get away. Despite receiving another quality start from sophomore Josh Turley, Baylor baseball suffered from defensive miscues and a lack of offensive execution in a 4-2 loss to Missouri on Thursday night.

Baylor starting pitcher Josh Turley wasn’t used to the media attention he got following the Bears’ 7-6 win over Texas Saturday. But if having a career day means pushing back postgame plans because of interviews, Turley welcomes it with open arms.

Baylor starting pitcher Josh Turley wasn’t used to the media attention he got following the Bears’ 7-6 win over Texas Saturday. But if having a career day means pushing back postgame plans because of interviews, Turley welcomes it with open arms. “I’d rather pitch well and get the win than pitch poorly and go eat dinner,” Turley said.

Baylor baseball saw a promising two-run lead slip away as Sam Houston State tied it and finished their come-from-behind 3-2 win with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th Tuesday in Huntsville.

Sunday at Baylor Ballpark handed the baseball team chilly weather and a chance to take the three game series against Kansas State. After the 21st ranked Bears rallied to grab a 4-3 win over the Wildcats, they move to 3-3 in conference play.

Baylor baseball continues its 14-game homestand as it battles Kansas State this weekend in the Bears’ second conference series of the season. Coach Steve Smith said he hopes to see more of what has brought the Bears to a 14-7 record.

Senior Chris Slater took advantage of a rare chance at redemption to give Baylor baseball an 11th inning, 7-6 win over Florida International Tuesday night.

Leaving Tuesday’s 13-2 mishap against Texas State in Waco, the Bears travel down to Houston this weekend to play three games in Minute Maid Park as part of the Houston College Classic.

No. 16 Baylor dropped its first midweek game of 2011 to No. 4 TCU Tuesday, picking up just two hits in the 2-0 loss where the newly enforced bats made an impact on hitters from both squads.

The No. 16 ranked baseball squad returns to the diamond today with new hitters, pitchers and potentially game-morphing rule changes.

Coach Steve Smith spoke at length Wednesday about his team’s upcoming baseball season. But by the end, it seemed the 17-year Baylor coach had more questions than answers.