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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


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...

Sophomore Joe Hoscheit watches a fly ball. Northwestern got plenty of baserunning practice Tuesday, crossing home plate nine times against Milwaukee.

Baseball: Wildcats open new Rocky Miller Park with a win

April 21, 2015

Baseball Two months into the season, Northwestern finally has a true home win under its belt. The Wildcats (12-26, 4-8 Big Ten) played their first game of the season at the newly renovated Rocky...

Sophomore outfielder Matt Hopfner takes a pitch. Timely hitting was the difference for Northwestern in avoiding being swept by Iowa in the final game of the series.

Baseball: Wildcats snatch unlikely victory to avoid being swept against Hawkeyes

April 19, 2015

Baseball Northwestern felt a sense of deja vu Saturday when facing No. 24 Iowa. Just like the series two weeks ago at Illinois, the Wildcats lost a heartbreaker Friday and then got rocked Saturday. Two...

Northwestern and UIC square off under the Chicago skyline. The Wildcats bested their crosstown rival thanks to a strong team pitching performance.

Baseball: Wildcats edge out local rival Flames

April 15, 2015

Baseball CHICAGO — Reid Hunter missed batting practice because of a migraine, but he was ready when coach Paul Stevens called his name Wednesday in the top of the eighth inning. Northwestern and...

Pillote: Assessing Northwestern’s postseason chances

Pillote: Assessing Northwestern’s postseason chances

April 14, 2015

It’s a good spring for Northwestern sports. The baseball team is limping to the finish line of coach Paul Stevens’ career with a 9-24 record in 2015, men’s golf hasn’t finished in the top half...

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