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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Joe Hoscheit fouls off a pitch. The sophomore laid down a sacrifice bunt to set up classmate Matt Hopfner’s game-winning hit.

Baseball: Unlikely hero Hopfner drives in winning runs for Wildcats

April 22, 2015

Baseball Matt Hopfner is not a fan of using the term “sophomore slump” to describe his struggles this season. “I don’t like the word,” the sophomore outfielder said. “When I bring it...

Baseball: Fighting Illini blow out Wildcats to complete weekend sweep

April 5, 2015

Baseball Northwestern (8-22, 2-4 Big Ten) ran into a buzzsaw this weekend, losing three straight to streaking No. 15 Illinois (24-6-1, 5-1). The Wildcats simply couldn't find an answer to the...

Reed Mason winds up for a pitch. The junior pitcher’s relief appearance was instrumental in helping Northwestern scrape out an extra-inning victory over the weekend.

Baseball: After up-and-down Spring Break, Wildcats take on Chicago State

March 31, 2015

Baseball A rocky Spring Break for Northwestern ended on a high note, as the Wildcats (7-19, 2-1 Big Ten) won back-to-back games against conference rival Minnesota over the weekend. The pair...

Freshman Joe Hoscheit has been a bright spot for Northwestern in a season with some hits but more misses. The utility man lead the Wildcats with four home runs, but the team stands at 5-15 in the Big Ten, highly unlikely to make the conference tournament.

Baseball: Northwestern swept by Southeastern Louisiana, falls to 1-9

March 3, 2015

A rough season got worse for Northwestern this weekend, as the Wildcats dropped three straight games to Southeastern Louisiana (8-4) in Hammond, Louisiana, this weekend. The three losses — two of...

The trio of seniors Scott Heelan, Cody Stevens (pictured) and Kyle Ruchim appear set to lead the Wildcats in 2015, barring any setbacks. Stevens isn’t sure of the position he’ll play, but his versatility is a part of his strong fielding ability.

Baseball: One last shot for veteran trio of Stevens, Heelan, Ruchim

February 17, 2015

Spring Sports Guide Seniors Scott Heelan, Cody Stevens and Kyle Ruchim have played a combined 339 games at Northwestern. All three have been on the field together in two of those contests. When Stevens...

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