Northwestern had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. Everything went their way against the Bladensburg Mustangs as the Northwestern Wildcats made off with a 22-3 victory. That's more bragging rights for Northwestern, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Alberto Weaver and Elias Medina were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Weaver tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Medina struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. At bat, Weaver went 4-for-5 with seven RBI, two triples, and two runs, while Medina scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, James Klopp was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Lino Romero was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Bladensburg are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Coincidentally, Northwestern and Bladensburg will both be playing Eleanor Roosevelt the next time they take the field. Northwestern will head out to face Eleanor Roosevelt at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, while Bladensburg will head out to face them at 11:00 a.m. on April 6th.
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