Northwestern baseball avoids a series sweep against Louisville, moving their record to 6-7 after dropping two of three games on the road. In the series opener, the 'Cats took an early lead but fell 11-5, with Louisville's strong pitching and offense sealing the win. Game two saw Northwestern struggle defensively, losing 10-2, before rallying in game three for a 6-3 victory.

The Big Picture

Northwestern's baseball team faces challenges against power conference opponents, aiming to improve their performance and results throughout the season.

By the Numbers
  • Northwestern's record is now 6-7 on the season.
  • In the series against Louisville, the 'Cats lost the first game 11-5, the second game 10-2, and won the final game 6-3.
State of Play
  • Northwestern is looking to bounce back after avoiding a series sweep against Louisville.
  • The team will head to San Antonio, Texas for a three-game series against UTSA next weekend, starting with a double-header on Saturday.
Bottom Line

Northwestern's baseball team showed resilience by avoiding a sweep against Louisville, highlighting the team's ability to bounce back and secure a crucial win in the series.