This Wednesday the Purdue Northwest baseball team traveled to Romeoville, Illinois to take on Lewis University in a nonconference match up. The Pride would battle hard but come up one run short falling to the Flyers 6-5.
The Basics
•   Records: Purdue Northwest (17-21), Lewis University (23-19)
•   Location: Romeoville, Illinois
•   Nonconference game.
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The Breakdown
- Nick Mangano (Glenwood, Ill./Marian Catholic) and Cole Olson (Stanton, Mich./Central Montcalm) would lead the Pride with two hits and two RBIs each.
- Luke Montgomery also contributed one hit and an RBI.
- Owen Walkowiak (Crown Point, Ind./Andrean) started on the mound for Purdue Northwest throwing two innings while allowing two hits.
- Chris McDevitt led Lewis with three hits.
- Ryan Manikowski started and threw two innings, striking out one for the Flyers.
- In the early innings, Lewis Baseball took the lead with well-executed plays and hits, bringing in runs to put them ahead 2-0. Despite Purdue Northwest's efforts, they found themselves trailing until the fourth inning.
- However, the fourth inning proved to be pivotal as Purdue Northwest mounted a comeback. Luke Montgomery's (Orland Park, Ill./St. Laurence High School) double and Nick Mangano's (Glenwood, Ill./Marian Catholic) subsequent double brought in crucial runs, tying the game at 2-2 before Cole Olson's (Stanton, Mich./Central Montcalm) single gave them the lead at 5-2.
- Despite the setback, Purdue Northwest continued to battle, holding their ground defensively and keeping the pressure on Lewis Baseball. However, Lewis Baseball's resilience showed in the late innings, as they mounted a comeback with key hits, ultimately securing a narrow 6-5 victory.
Up Next
The Pride next hit the field on April 25 in Hammond, Indiana for a conference game against Parkside. Game time is set for 3:00 PM
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