Lausch Homers for Third Straight Game, ‘Cats Down Redbirds 7-1

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern snapped Illinois State's eight-game win streak in a 7-1 victory over the Redbirds. Northwestern pitching limited the Redbirds to four hits, marking its fifth game this season in which it held its opponent to four or fewer hits. 'CATS WIN! ?? pic.twitter.com/uGPstV7vZW — Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) May 5, 2026 The Wildcats (20-25-1, 7-17 Big Ten) jumped on the Redbirds early, going ahead in the bottom of the first on OF Jack Lausch's two-run home run. Tuesday's blast marked Lausch's third straight game with a homer. Northwestern added three more runs in the second inning, stretching its...