Softball Recap: Northwestern Wins Going Away Against London

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

04/19/25 vs Woodridge	15
03/29/25 @ Northeastern	15
04/08/25 @ Urbana	14
05/06/25 vs London	11
04/17/25 @ Graham Local	11

Northwestern not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 19th (when they won 16-1). Everything went their way against the London Red Raiders as they made off with a 12-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won six matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.

Sophia Pamer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Pamer was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last nine contests.

In other batting news, Azzy Hammer and Claire Stott did most of the damage at the plate: Hammer went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs, while Stott went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Stott a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Julia Shaw, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.

Northwestern always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as London only posted an OBP of .318.

Northwestern has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for London, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-6 record this season.

Northwestern will take on North Union at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for London, they will challenge Bellefontaine at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chieftains have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.