Northwestern University Athletics
Friday, April 12
Evanston, Ill.
3 p.m. CT
Northwestern
vs
Maryland
'Cats Host Terps for Three Game Set at Miller Park
4/11/2024 6:01:00 PM | Baseball
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern baseball is set to host Maryland for a three-game series at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park. All three games this weekend will be streamed on B1G+.
Maryland enters the weekend at 22-12, 4-5 in Big Ten play. The Terrapins lead the all-time series 13-8 between the two schools. Eddie Hacopian leads the Terps in batting average (.378) and on-base percentage (.491), while his brother Chris leads the team with eight home runs.
The Wildcats will return to Rocky and Berenice Miller Park for a Tuesday matchup against Illinois State on April 16 at 3:30 p.m. CT before a three-game series at Illinois from April 19-21.
Probable Pitchers
Friday, 4/5 (3:00 p.m. CT): LHP Nolan Morr (1-4, 8.31 ERA) vs. RHP Kenny Lippmann (1-3, 6.06 ERA)
Saturday, 4/6 (1:00 p.m. CT): TBD vs. RHP Logan Koester (4-3, 5.36 ERA)
Sunday, 4/7 (1:00 p.m. CT): TBD vs. RHP Joey McMannis (0-0, 3.38 ERA)
'Cat Stats
- Northwestern ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 44th nationally in fielding percentage (.977), committing 23 errors on 723 putouts and 259 assists.
- The Wildcats have homered in five of six games at Miller Park this weekend.
- Preston Knott has hit three home runs over his last three games.
- Knott has recorded multi-hit games in four consecutive games.
- Jackson Freeman has reached base safely in 27 of his first 29 collegiate games.
- At home, Freeman is hitting .389 (7-for-18) with two doubles and three home runs.
Maryland enters the weekend at 22-12, 4-5 in Big Ten play. The Terrapins lead the all-time series 13-8 between the two schools. Eddie Hacopian leads the Terps in batting average (.378) and on-base percentage (.491), while his brother Chris leads the team with eight home runs.
Up NextAll Weekend Long ????
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) April 11, 2024
Back at Miller Park for a B1G three-game series against Maryland this weekend! pic.twitter.com/SVrfoshQmk
The Wildcats will return to Rocky and Berenice Miller Park for a Tuesday matchup against Illinois State on April 16 at 3:30 p.m. CT before a three-game series at Illinois from April 19-21.
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