Northwestern University Athletics
Tuesday, May 2
Chicago, IL
6:05 p.m. CT
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CHICAGO, Ill. – Northwestern baseball will cross town again on Tuesday to play their third and final game against the UIC Flames this season. First pitch between the two teams is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. at Curtis Granderson Stadium.
Northwestern (7-31) will try to come away with their first victory over UIC (19-20) this year after the Flames took both of the first two. On March 7, the Flames hosted the 'Cats and ended with a 10-6 victory. In the rematch at Miller Park three weeks ago, UIC came out on top of an offensive showcase, besting the 'Cats 24-20. Despite the Flames' recent success, Northwestern still holds a 70-31-1 advantage in the all-time series.
While the 'Cats have struggled in Big Ten play, they've come out victorious in both of their most recent midweek matchups. After beating NIU 16-5 on the road two weeks ago, Northwestern took a 10-0 run-rule victory over Milwaukee a week ago in Evanston.
Most recently, Northwestern faced off against Michigan State over the weekend. Kevin Ferrer had a solid series, slugging two extra-base hits in two starts, and Cooper Foard contributed with his second home run of the season as well. The 'Cats battled in all three matchups, but the Spartans came out on top each time.
The bullpen continued to show progress this weekend as well. David Utagawa pitched three scoreless innings to close out the second half of Saturday's doubleheader, limiting Michigan State batters to just one hit in that span. On Sunday, Nolan Morr was the bright spot, tossing 1.1 innings and allowing no runs while striking out three.
On the other side, the Flames are coming off a series victory over Bradley. UIC took two of three from the Braves, claiming their second conference series win this season.
After Tuesday's game, the 'Cats will return home to Evanston, where they'll prepare to host Indiana this weekend. First pitch in Friday's series opener against the Hoosiers is scheduled for 3:05 p.m.
Northwestern (7-31) will try to come away with their first victory over UIC (19-20) this year after the Flames took both of the first two. On March 7, the Flames hosted the 'Cats and ended with a 10-6 victory. In the rematch at Miller Park three weeks ago, UIC came out on top of an offensive showcase, besting the 'Cats 24-20. Despite the Flames' recent success, Northwestern still holds a 70-31-1 advantage in the all-time series.
While the 'Cats have struggled in Big Ten play, they've come out victorious in both of their most recent midweek matchups. After beating NIU 16-5 on the road two weeks ago, Northwestern took a 10-0 run-rule victory over Milwaukee a week ago in Evanston.
Most recently, Northwestern faced off against Michigan State over the weekend. Kevin Ferrer had a solid series, slugging two extra-base hits in two starts, and Cooper Foard contributed with his second home run of the season as well. The 'Cats battled in all three matchups, but the Spartans came out on top each time.
The bullpen continued to show progress this weekend as well. David Utagawa pitched three scoreless innings to close out the second half of Saturday's doubleheader, limiting Michigan State batters to just one hit in that span. On Sunday, Nolan Morr was the bright spot, tossing 1.1 innings and allowing no runs while striking out three.
On the other side, the Flames are coming off a series victory over Bradley. UIC took two of three from the Braves, claiming their second conference series win this season.
After Tuesday's game, the 'Cats will return home to Evanston, where they'll prepare to host Indiana this weekend. First pitch in Friday's series opener against the Hoosiers is scheduled for 3:05 p.m.
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