Northwestern proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 16) but on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the High Point Eagles. The win was familiar territory for Northwestern who now have three in a row.
Elias Medina was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Medina has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Medina was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Medina wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was James Klopp, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Klopp has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
The victory got Northwestern back to even at 7-7. As for High Point, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
Northwestern will head out on the road to take on Bowie at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Northwestern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season. As for High Point, they will square off against DuVal on Wednesday. DuVal is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning High Point will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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