Northwestern is 2-8 against Hamilton Heights since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Northwestern Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the Hamilton Heights Huskies at 5:30 p.m. Hamilton Heights took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Northwestern, who comes in off a win.
Northwestern took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They blew past Maconaquah 17-1. That looming 17-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Northwestern yet this season.
Landon Begley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Begley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Chase Dewitt and Eastin Whaley did most of the damage at the plate: Dewitt got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Whaley scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Maddox Hunley, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Hamilton Heights unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Monday. They suffered a rough 10-1 defeat at the hands of Noblesville. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Hamilton Heights has scored all season.
Northwestern's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Hamilton Heights, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Northwestern has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hamilton Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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