Northwestern got themselves on the board against Eisenhower on Friday, but Eisenhower never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 12-0 margin over the Eisenhower Knights.
The team relied heavily on Gabe Hutchison, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Joe Schaukowitsch, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
Northwestern's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9. As for Eisenhower, their loss dropped their record down to 2-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northwestern will face off against Harbor Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Harbor Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Northwestern's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Eisenhower, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Cambridge Springs at 4:00 p.m.
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