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The Daily Northwestern

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


Junior second baseman Kyle Ruchim prepares for a pitch. Ruchim went 1-for-5 in NU's 11-inning 5-3 victory over UIC on Tuesday.

Baseball: Jack Livingston’s extra-inning double leads Northwestern to victory over UIC

May 7, 2013

Even when they win, the Wildcats don't make things easy. Northwestern (21-20) defeated Illinois-Chicago (21-25) 5-3 in 11 innings Tuesday in Chicago after blowing a 3-1 lead in the ninth inning. “I’m...

Northwestern pitcher Zach Morton avoided danger in his first seven innings of work. However, the redshirt senior put two men on in the eighth inning before being pulled from the game. Ohio State eventually hit a 3-run home run to take the lead and subsequently win the game.

Baseball: Late home run devastates Northwestern in loss to Ohio State

May 6, 2013

All in attendance heard a ping, a gasp and a roar from the Ohio State faithful. Most in attendance then felt a punch to the gut. Northwestern (20-20, 8-13 Big Ten) lost a 2-1 lead to Ohio State (32-14,...

Baseball: Wildcats drop close one on bittersweet Senior Day

May 5, 2013

Northwestern’s close loss in a nearly must-win game was not what had Wildcats coach Paul Stevens on the verge of tears. It was Senior Day at Rocky Miller Park, and a particularly meaningful group...

 Northwestern Luke Farrell leads all starters with a 1.79 ERA this season. The senior will pitch Saturday against Ohio State.

Baseball: Wildcats host Buckeyes, looking for sweep

May 2, 2013

Although they won't admit it, the Wildcats know they need a sweep. Entering a weekend series against Ohio State (30-13, 12-6), Northwestern (19-18, 7-11) faces an uphill battle to qualify for the Big...

Northwestern center fielder Kyle Ruchim went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored both runs for the Wildcats. The junior leads the team with a .347 batting average and is second on the squad with 27 runs scored.

Baseball: Northwestern struggles for hits, falls to Western Michigan

May 1, 2013

In a game full of light blows, the Wildcats took more punches than they landed. Northwestern (19-18) fell 5-2 to Western Michigan (14-29) on Wednesday, as both teams left numerous runners on base...

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