Baseball Recap: Northwestern Has No Trouble Against Sheridan

Northwestern barely beat Sheridan the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 21-5 margin over the Blackhawks on Monday. Considering the Tigers have won four games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Teegan Helmle

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/21/25 @ Sheridan	4
04/17/25 @ Oak Hill	2
04/09/25 vs Tipton	2
04/02/25 vs Twin Lakes	2
04/15/25 vs Tri-Central	1

The team relied heavily on Teegan Helmle, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Chase DeWitt was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI and two runs.

Northwestern always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .659. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sheridan only posted an OBP of .500.

Northwestern has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Sheridan, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northwestern will square off against Whitko at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sheridan, they will face off against Clinton Prairie at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blackhawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Gophers have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season.