The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team suffered a defeat against North Central College, finishing the series with an 11-5 loss at Zimmerman Stadium. This setback leaves IWU with a record of 12-18 overall and 7-6 in CCIW play, while North Central improves to 17-15 with a league record of 8-8. Sophomore Danny Johnson made his season debut on the mound, giving up six runs. Senior Jack Flagg led the Titans’ offense with three RBIs and two home runs.

By the Numbers
  • IWU dropped to 12-18 overall and 7-6 in CCIW play.
  • Jack Flagg recorded three RBIs and hit two home runs in the game.
State of Play
  • The game featured a total of six errors by IWU, contributing to their loss.
  • NCC capitalized on IWU's mistakes, scoring multiple runs off errors and forcing the Titans to leave bases loaded in key moments.
What's Next

IWU will continue CCIW play on April 21, facing Wheaton College at Horenberger Field, with the first pitch set for 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Titans need to improve their defense and capitalize on scoring opportunities to turn their season around, emphasizing the urgency as they head into upcoming conference matchups.