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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

Sophomore infielder Owen McElfatrick hits a home run in Northwestern’s Friday loss to Purdue at Wrigley Field.

Baseball: Northwestern drops series sweep to Purdue

April 28, 2024

When Northwestern entered Wrigley Field to face Purdue in the annual ’Cats’ Classic Friday, coach Ben Greenspan’s squad braced for a daunting challenge.  With the Boilermakers (29-15, 11-4 Big...

Northwestern’s Bennett Markinson slides into second base.

Baseball: Northwestern’s lack of depth proves fatal in Purdue loss at Wrigley Field

April 28, 2024

Northwestern’s undefeated run at Wrigley Field has come to an end. The Wildcats looked to become 3-0 at the Friendly Confines but fell 9-3 to Purdue Friday night. Despite NU throwing some of its...

Graduate student outfielder Griffin Arnone celebrates after hitting a home run against Illinois State. Arnone went 2-4 with four RBIs and a home run Tuesday.

Baseball: Arnone’s ‘micro changes’ lead to big game against Illinois State

April 23, 2024

Last week, he was the 9-hole hitter, rounding out the order as an outfielder used primarily for his fielding. This week, his bat came alive. Graduate student outfielder Griffin Arnone went 2-of-4...

Junior catcher Bennett Markinson celebrates scoring the winning run against Illinois State. Northwestern won the midweek game 7-6.

Baseball: Northwestern beats Illinois State for the second time this season

April 23, 2024

Coming off of an 0-3 weekend against Illinois, Northwestern faced another in-state foe — Illinois State — Tuesday. In a 10-inning thriller at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park, the Wildcats (13-23,...

Junior utility player Preston Knott stands in the batter’s box during a game earlier this season. Knott extended his hitting streak to 10 games this weekend against Illinois.

Baseball: Northwestern drops weekend sweep at Illinois

April 21, 2024

A week removed from picking up its first Big Ten conference series win in more than a year, Northwestern failed to carry momentum into this weekend, dropping three games to a hot Illinois squad.  The...

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