Northwestern extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 7-10 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Laurel Spartans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 back in April.
As for Laurel, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-8 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Laurel's part, CJ DeTurris was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. DeTurris also tossed no walks, which is notable because Laurel is 3-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 2-7 otherwise. DeTurris was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Emerson Sanchez-Gomerez was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josh LaClair, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Coincidentally, Northwestern and Laurel will both be playing Eleanor Roosevelt the next time they take the field. The Spartans will head out to face the Raiders at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Wildcats will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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