Tri-Central extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-4. They lost 14-2 to the Northwestern Tigers. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 4-1 to the Tigers when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Tri-Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jake Cherry, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That hit marked the first that Cherry has got this season.
As for Northwestern, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. That 12-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Northwestern's side, William Rees was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Rees was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sam Jones was incredible, firing off two home runs, four RBI, and one stolen base while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Kade Dill was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Tri-Central has already played their next matchup, a 5-1 defeat against Blue River Valley on the 16th. As for Northwestern, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-6 loss against Oak Hill on the 16th.
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