Northwestern Baseball Ends Five-Series Losing Streak with 12-2 Win over Ohio State at Wrigley Field

Northwestern's baseball team secured a pivotal series victory over Ohio State, highlighted by dominant pitching performances from graduate students Sam Hliboki and Blake MacMillan. The Wildcats opened the series with a 12-2 run-rule win at Wrigley Field, where Hliboki pitched a complete game and Ryan Kucherak contributed a walk-off hit, showcasing strong offensive and defensive efforts. Despite a setback in Saturday's game, Northwestern rebounded decisively with a 17-2 run-rule victory on Sunday, effectively breaking a five-series losing streak against the Buckeyes. Key offensive contributions included bases-clearing doubles from Jacob Hand and clutch hitting from Kucherak, helping Northwestern improve their conference record and positioning ahead of upcoming matches. The series win provided a morale boost after a prior football loss to Ohio State at the same venue, emphasizing the baseball team's resilience and ability to capitalize on home-field advantages. Northwestern is set to continue its season facing Valparaiso and UCLA, aiming to build on this momentum.