It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Northwestern ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Wellington Dukes 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Huskies have posted since March 31st.
Grady Ellerbrock made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Corbin Chanay
| 05/09/26 vs Wellington | 2 |
| 05/06/26 vs Dalton | 1 |
| 04/22/26 @ Norwayne | 1 |
| 04/18/26 vs Mapleton | 1 |
| 04/11/26 vs Manchester | 1 |
In other batting news, Northwestern got a big performance out of Corbin Chanay, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those two runs gave Chanay a new career-high. Landon Ellerbrock also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Northwestern's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13. As for Wellington, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Northwestern will have a chance to go back-to-back against Wellington: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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