After flying high against Iroquois last Thursday, Northwestern came back down to earth. The Northwestern Wildcats wound up with the same score they had in their last game (8-1), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The loss continues a trend for them in their matchups with Girard: they've now lost eight in a row.
Gabe Hutchison was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Girard's side, Carson Stevens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. Stevens has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mason Kalicky was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Kelley, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Northwestern's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Girard, their win bumped their record up to 3-7.
Northwestern will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Seneca at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Seneca has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Girard, they will head out on the road to challenge Mercyhurst Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mercyhurst Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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