Aquinas (MI) AQUINAS

Northwestern NWC

Aquinas (MI) AQUINAS

Final

Mar. 09, 2026

Northwestern NWC

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	R	H	E
Aquinas (MI) AQUINAS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2
Northwestern NWC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	7	0

W: Montecinos, Peyton () L: Korbyn Russell ()

Northwestern NWC

Aquinas (MI) AQUINAS

Northwestern NWC

Final

Mar. 09, 2026

Aquinas (MI) AQUINAS

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Northwestern NWC	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	3	6	1
Aquinas (MI) AQUINAS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0

W: Dirkx, Devin () L: Ethan Bowen () S: Ayers, Brody ()

Game Recap: Baseball | Monday, March 9, 2026 | NWC Athletic Communications

Raiders Hold Aquinas Scoreless in Monday Doubleheader

Next Game:

at Morningside

3/13/2026 | 12:00 PM

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Mar. 13 (Fri) / 12:00 PM

at Morningside

History

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Red Raider pitching staff and defense were key on Monday, as Northwestern closed its time at Florida's RussMatt Classic with a pair of wins against Aquinas (Mich.).

GAME 1: NWC 1, AQ 0 (8 inn.)
Pitching Decisions
Win: Peyton Montecinos (1-1)
Loss: Korbyn Russell
Save: None

How It Happened
Northwestern secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Aquinas on Monday at the Chain of Lakes Complex. Nikolai Wede's critical run in the eighth inning proved decisive, while the Red Raiders' pitching staff held the Saints to just two hits over eight innings.

The game remained scoreless through the first seven innings, with both teams unable to capitalize on early opportunities. The Saints had a chance in the second inning when JT LaMange walked and advanced to second on a single by Joey Hysell, but Kaden Edwards struck out looking to end the threat.

The Red Raiders responded in the bottom half of the inning, as Grant Rychnovsky singled and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Bryce Click, but the inning concluded without a run.

In the eighth inning, the Raiders finally broke the deadlock. Calab Caciari singled to right field and then stole second. A throwing error by the catcher allowed him to advance to third and then score the game's only run to walk it off in extras.

Game Notes:

Peyton Montecinos and Micah De Haan both struck out five batters, with Montecinos earning the win with three no-hit innings.
Grant Rychnovsky hit 2-for-4 with a double.
Calab Caciari went 2-for-4 with a run.
Jack Craig, Devin Dirkx, and Caciari each stole a base.

GAME 2: NWC 3, AQ 0
Pitching Decisions
Win: Devin Dirkx (2-2)
Loss: Ethan Bowen
Save: Brody Ayers (3)

How It Happened
Northwestern secured a 3-0 victory over Aquinas to secure the doubleheader sweep. Devin Dirkx pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just two hits across five innings.

Northwestern secured an early lead in the second inning when Jack Craig doubled to left field, advanced to third on a groundout, and scored on Karsten Mathsen's RBI single to right field, putting the Raiders ahead 1-0 after the second.

The seventh inning saw the Raiders extend their lead. Grant Guidry walked to start the inning, and Cody Cizek entered as a pinch runner, later scoring on Bryce Click's RBI single to right field. A sacrifice fly by Grant Rychnovsky brought home TJ Silliman, adding another insurance run to take a 3-0 lead.

Northwestern maintained a strong defensive performance throughout the game, shutting out the Saints to finish up a 3-0 victory.

Game Notes:

Jack Craig went 2-for-3 with a double and a stolen base.
Tyler Schroeder walked twice and picked up a steal.
Karsten Mathsen collected an RBI single and a stolen base.
Devin Dirkx threw five shutout innings, only giving up two hits.
Brody Ayers earned the six-out save, striking out one.
Nikolai Wede has reached base in 14 consecutive games.

Up Next: Northwestern will begin conference play on Friday, traveling to Sioux City to take on the Morningside Mustangs. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

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