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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Alex Erro prepares to swing. Erro’s switch to third base has helped the Cats win nine of their last ten games.

Baseball: Since switching double-play partners, NU has won nine of 10 games

April 11, 2019

Baseball Arguably the most famous double-play partnership in the history of baseball played over 100 years ago just a few miles from Miller Park. Shortstop Joe Tinker and second baseman...

Northwestern first baseman Willie Bourbon and Belmont baserunner Ben Kocher stretch to tag the base first. Kocher’s Bruins took two of three games from the Wildcats in the weekend series.

Baseball: Wildcats end season with series loss to Belmont

May 20, 2018

In the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday, senior Connor Lind stepped up to the plate with a chance to cap off his Northwestern career in incredible fashion. Belmont and the Wildcats were tied at 5...

Hank Christie throws a pitch. The sophomore pitcher leads the team in games started with 13.

Baseball: NU’s pitching staff tries to carry the team into the future

May 16, 2018

Baseball Two weeks ago, head coach Spencer Allen was forced to manage a difficult set of circumstances. Freshman Jack Pagliarini, who leads starters with 54 strikeouts and a 3.99 ERA, could have started...

Jack Dunn slides in safely to second base. The junior shortstop walked off Friday’s win against Iowa.

Baseball: Walk-off heroics, dominant pitching highlight series win over Iowa

May 13, 2018

Baseball Heading into this weekend’s series at Miller Park, Iowa and Northwestern were trending in two different directions. The Hawkeyes (29-18, 10-9 Big Ten) were coming off a resume-boosting...

Jack Pagliarni throws another pitch. The freshman and Northwestern’s other starters have been relied on heavily this season.

Baseball: Relievers look to make an impact in Northwestern’s midweek games

April 23, 2018

Baseball Senior reliever Richard Fordon started warming up early in the game and waited for starter Quinn Lavelle’s outing to reach its tipping point. Even after Lavelle gave up 5 runs in the first...

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