Winter Haven, FL - The Raiders would split their double-header on Tuesday against Siena Heights with identical final scores, losing 1-4 before picking up the 4-1 victory.
Game 1 - Siena Heights 4 - NWC 1
Pitching Decisions
Win:Â T. Polidor (1-0)
Loss:Â
Micah De Haan (0-1)
Save:Â C. Molnar (1)
In the first inning, Siena Heights took an early lead on an RBI groundout making the score 1-0. The Raiders could not capitalize in first, leaving two runners on base. During the third inning, the Saints extended their lead to 3-0. Northwestern had runners on second and third thanks to a wild pitch, but failed to score as a lineout ended the inning. The Raiders got on the scoreboard in the fifth as
Tyler Schroeder walked and advanced to third on a passed ball, later scoring on a fielder's choice, making the score 4-1. Northwestern's efforts to rally in the seventh were stifled by consecutive strikeouts, concluding the game with a 4-1 loss.
Game Notes
- Korey McKinney struck out four batters in his two innings pitched
- Raiders scored their lone run without recording a hit
- It was only the second time this season Northwestern was held to a single run
Game 2 - NWC 4, Siena Heights 1
Pitching Decisions
Win: Devin Dirkx (2-1)
Loss: J. Millen (0-1)
The Red Raiders opened the game with a strong first inning, scoring an unearned run after
Devin Dirkx delivered an RBI single. In the third inning, Northwestern capitalized on another error asÂ
Grant Rychnovsky advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on
Jack Craig's RBI single. This extended their lead to 2-0 before the Saints responded with a run in the bottom half, bringing the score to 2-1. The fifth inning saw the Raiders widening the gap when Rychnovsky tripled and subsequently scored on a sacrifice fly by Dirkx, pushing the score to 3-1. In the seventh inning, the Raiders solidified their lead with another RBI opportunity, which Craig converted with a single to bring a run home. This decisive run sealed the Raiders' victory with a final score of 4-1, showcasing their effective use of errors and timely hitting throughout the game.
Game Notes