Northwestern Lehigh had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 17-run drubbing they dealt Catasauqua on Saturday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Rough Riders with a sharp 17-0 victory. Considering the Tigers have won four games by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Watson Church was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Brady Krimmel was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Northwestern Lehigh always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .521. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Catasauqua only posted an OBP of .308.
Tigers
| 03/29/25 @ Catasauqua | 17-0 |
| 03/27/25 vs Southern Lehigh | 10-9 |
| 03/25/25 @ Bangor | 11-4 |
| 03/21/25 vs Moravian Academy | 16-1 |
| 03/19/25 @ Northern Lehigh | 12-2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Blue Mountain | 9-4 |
The win keeps Northwestern Lehigh at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.5 runs this season. As for Catasauqua, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Northwestern Lehigh wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 10-0 loss against Saucon Valley on the 1st. As for Catasauqua, they have also already played their next contest, a 15-2 defeat against Notre Dame-Green Pond on the 2nd.
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