Northwestern is 0-4 against Jonathan Alder since April of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Warriors will venture away from home to challenge the Pioneers at 5:15 p.m. Northwestern has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Northwestern's last matchup with Graham Local could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Thursday. The Warriors came up short against the Falcons, falling 14-1. The Warriors' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it six in a row.
Northwestern saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Taylor, who went 1-for-2 with one run. That hit marked the first that Taylor has got this season.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Alder strolled into their game on Wednesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over Urbana. The Pioneers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by six runs or more this season.
Northwestern's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Jonathan Alder, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0.
Northwestern suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Jonathan Alder in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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