Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask NorthWood). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Fairfield Falcons a 17-0 shutout on Friday. Considering the Panthers have won three matchups by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Nate Dutkowski
| 04/18/25 vs Fairfield | 4 |
| 04/01/25 vs Mishawaka Marian | 3 |
| 05/25/24 @ Fairfield | 1 |
| 05/22/24 vs East Noble | 1 |
| 05/18/24 vs Lake Central | 1 |
Nate Dutkowski made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (four). He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Mason Warren was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Connor Reed was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
NorthWood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
NorthWood's record is now 4-1. As for Fairfield, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
NorthWood has already played their next game, a 6-4 defeat against Niles on the 19th. As for Fairfield, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 8-1 victory against Central Noble on the 19th.
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