There's no place like home for Northwestern, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They came out on top against the Iroquois Braves by a score of 9-5 on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 back in March.
Trysten Lear
| 05/16/25 vs Iroquois | 2 |
| 05/14/25 vs North East | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Eisenhower | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Seneca | 2 |
| 05/15/25 @ Cochranton | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Trysten Lear made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Northwestern's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-13 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Dom Norris was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Northwestern: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-12 otherwise. Jace Hutchison was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Northwestern always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Northwestern has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-13 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Iroquois, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-16.
As of now, neither Northwestern nor the Braves have any future games scheduled.
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