Northwestern took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against Graham Local, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Warriors had just enough and edged out the Falcons 8-6. The game was the first time the Warriors have beaten the Falcons on their field since April 17, 2019.
Reid Smith 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. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Logan Errett
| 04/06/26 @ Graham Local | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Southeastern Local | 2 |
| 04/03/26 vs Urbana | 1 |
| 05/19/25 vs Meadowdale | 1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Benjamin Logan | 1 |
In other batting news, Logan Errett was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Andrew Ford also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
Northwestern always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Northwestern's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Graham Local, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Northwestern will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Falcons: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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