Rapid Reaction: Indiana stomps Northwestern 9-2 at Wrigley Field
Indiana defeated Northwestern 9-2 in the fourth annual 'Cats Classic' at Wrigley Field, leveraging strong pitching and timely offense. Northwestern struggled to generate momentum, managing only two runs despite occasional baserunners. The loss marks another setback for the Wildcats, who fall to 17-25-1 on the season.
- ▪Indiana's Tony Neubeck pitched six shutout innings, striking out seven and walking four.
- ▪Northwestern starter Ryan Weaver allowed five runs over five innings while striking out six.
- ▪The game was played at Wrigley Field under cold conditions, with a temperature of 43 degrees at first pitch.
- ▪Indiana took an early lead and extended it with key hits, including a sacrifice fly by Owen ten Oever.
- ▪Sam Hliboki pitched two scoreless innings in relief for Northwestern.
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