Northwestern scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Bladensburg Mustangs 26-1. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Northwestern with their most commanding win of the season.
Elias Medina and Jonathan Sanchez made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Medina struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Sanchez pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Medina has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Medina scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Sanchez went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, James Klopp was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Rodger Wright, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Northwestern's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Bladensburg, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-12.
Northwestern has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Eleanor Roosevelt at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Eleanor Roosevelt is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Northwestern will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Bladensburg, they will face off against Oxon Hill on Wednesday.
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