Northwestern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 9-3 loss to the Girard Yellowjackets might stick with them for a while. That's two games in a row now that Northwestern has lost by exactly six runs.
Gabe Hutchison was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Joe Schaukowitsch, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Girard's side, Tyler Gilmore made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 6.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Gilmore has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gilmore was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Mason Kalicky was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Sam Schepers was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
Northwestern's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Girard, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwestern will take on Fairview at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Fairview is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Girard, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Harbor Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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