The Northwestern Tigers are taking a road trip to square off against the Northfield Norsemen at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Northwestern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Northwestern got the win against Kokomo by a conclusive 10-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tigers have posted against the Wildkats since May 1, 2015.
Hayden Cook
| 05/02/25 vs Kokomo | 3 |
| 04/30/25 @ Southwood | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Oak Hill | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Tipton | 2 |
| 05/14/24 vs Wabash | 2 |
Hayden Cook made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Teegan Helmle was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
Meanwhile, Northfield came up short against Columbia City on Saturday, falling 19-3. The Norsemen have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The victory made it two in a row for Northwestern and bumps their season record up to 11-4. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Northfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-11.
Northfield's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Northwestern hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. It's a different story for Northfield, though, as they've only averaged .258. Will they be able to contain Northwestern's hitters?
Northwestern couldn't quite get it done against Northfield in their previous matchup back in May of 2017 as they fell 8-4. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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