It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but University ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past the Northwestern Tigers 8-7.
Finn Steiner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
In other pitching news, Jacob Shearer looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
University kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April.
Trailblazers
| 05/26/26 @ Northwestern | 8-7 |
| 05/23/26 @ Eastbrook | 2-5 |
| 05/21/26 @ Center Grove | 0-5 |
| 05/19/26 vs Indianapolis Arsenal Technical | 12-2 |
| 05/14/26 vs Eastern Hancock | 7-0 |
University's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 18-10. As for Northwestern, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 20-5.
Coming up, University will square off against Park Tudor at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Trailblazers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season. Northwestern does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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