Northwestern is 0-10 against Bowie since March of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. Northwestern will head out to face off against Bowie at 4:30 p.m.
Northwestern managed to slip by High Point the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Northwestern lost 25-4 to High Point on Friday. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Northwestern saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alberto Weaver, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. That's the most stolen bases Weaver has posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Bowie put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victors by a 25-4 margin over Wise. That looming 25-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Brandon Epps and Chris Reyes were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Epps struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Reyes tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. What's more, Epps gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. At bat, Epps scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Reyes scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Reyes also put up two hits, which were his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Brown, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last ten games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jayden Ryland, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Bowie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Bowie's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.0 runs over those games. As for Northwestern, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Northwestern has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Bowie struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Northwestern might still be hurting after the 16-5 defeat they got from Bowie in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can Northwestern avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
