Northwest Wayne News

Wayne State University baseball team is set to play against Purdue Northwest on Tuesday in Hammond, Indiana. The match, originally postponed, will complete the season series. The Warriors lead the series after victories in two out of three initial games against Purdue Northwest earlier in the season.

Last week, Wayne State had a mixed performance. They played five games, recording two wins and three losses. A notable victory came against Findlay, where the Warriors overcame a seven-run deficit, ultimately winning 11-7. The game saw impressive performances, including Aidan Arbogast's three-run inside-the-park home run and Caleb Sanders' two-run single. The pitching was strengthened by performances from Will DeMasse, Miles Jamieson, and Ethan Getting.

Over the weekend, Wayne State faced Davenport, ranked 21st by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Although the Warriors won the first of a four-game series in a closely contested match that featured multiple lead changes, they lost the subsequent three games to the Panthers.

In the earlier series against Purdue Northwest, Wayne State experienced a significant come-from-behind win to secure the doubleheader after an initial loss. The team managed to score 31 runs over the series, showcasing their offensive strength.

Purdue Northwest, led by coach Dave Griffin, has a team batting average of .300 and a team ERA of 6.65. Key players include Kam Earley, AJ Reid, and Dan Puplava, all hitting above .300. Jake Nightingale stands out on the mound with a 1.74 ERA. However, Purdue Northwest has struggled recently, losing seven consecutive matches.