London extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 9-7 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northwestern Warriors. The Red Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Northwestern, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 18th.
For Northwestern's part, Samuel Baggett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Baggett a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Baggett wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brody Grimm, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Grimm has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Looking ahead, London will face off against Shawnee at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Northwestern, they will take on Tecumseh at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors are facing the Arrows at the right time seeing as the Arrows are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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