Baseball Game Preview: Northeastern Eagles vs. First Flight Nighthawks

For the second straight game, Northeastern will face off against First Flight. The Eagles will challenge the Nighthawks at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northeastern has given up an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Northeastern is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Tuesday. They lost 13-5 to First Flight. On the bright side, the five- run performance marked the Eagles' highest-scoring game to date.

For First Flight's part, Gavin Capps was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Capps has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dillon Francis, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, three doubles, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Fionn Reilly was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.

First Flight kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Northeastern's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for First Flight, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 7-4.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Northeastern has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like First Flight struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.