Jefferson City, MO - After a longer than expected hiatus due to weather conditions, Northwestern finally made their way back on the field and played well, earning a 9-0 victory over Lincoln (MO).
NWC 9, Lincoln (MO) 0
Pitching Decisions
Win: Drew Dykstra (1-1)
Loss: Jacob Zahner (0-2)
How It Happened
Northwestern opened the game with a strong start in the first inning, as
Luke Wroblewski hit a home run, securing an early lead. This momentum was maintained through effective pitching, as
Drew Dykstra held Lincoln University scoreless with three consecutive strikeouts in the bottom of the inning.
The sixth inning marked a significant performance for the Red Raiders. Dykstra started by singling and eventually scoring after a stolen base and a passed ball. Wroblewski and
Devin Dirkx contributed with RBIs, helping the team extend their lead to 5-0.
In the seventh inning, patience at the plate paid off as Wroblewski walked and advanced on a wild pitch, setting up
Grant Rychnovsky to draw a bases-loaded walk, bringing in another run. The team's ability to capitalize on Lincoln's pitching errors further increased their lead.
The game was capped off in the ninth inning with a two-run homer by
Brody Ayers, following a double by
Ranier Castillo. With nine runs on the scoreboard, Dykstra closed out the game effectively with Lincoln unable to score throughout the contest.
Game Notes
- Northwestern hits multiple homeruns ina game for the first time since March 29, 2024
- Drew Dykstra pitches double digit strikeouts in 7 innings for his first win of the year
- 9 Raiders batters made it on base by either a hit or walk
- Brody Ayers and Luke Wroblewski led the way at the plate registering a 1.200+ SLG
Up Next: The Raiders face Lincoln (MO) once again tomorrow, February 25th, at 2:30 PM in Jefferson City
