Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Northwestern). They were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Oak Hill Golden Eagles on Thursday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Tigers with their most commanding win of the season.
The team relied heavily on Hayden Cook, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jax Hanson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Northwestern lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Tigers
| 04/17/25 @ Oak Hill | 14-2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Tri-Central | 4-1 |
| 04/12/25 vs Adams Central | 10-7 |
| 04/12/25 vs Bluffton | 7-1 |
The victory (which was Northwestern's fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Oak Hill, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-3 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwestern will square off against Mississinewa at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Oak Hill, they will challenge Bluffton at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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