ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Hamline University baseball team fell to the University of Northwestern-St. Paul with a final score of 7-0 on Wednesday night at Reynolds Field. The Pipers managed just one hit and committed two errors, while Northwestern-St. Paul capitalized on an 11-hit performance, including a home run.

Northwestern-St. Paul took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning when Pietruszewsk scored on a fielder's choice by P. Huebsch, following a throwing error. The score stood at 1-0 after the fourth inning. In the sixth, Northwestern-St. Paul extended its lead with a four-run inning. A. Klein's double to left center drove in two runs, followed by J. Holmes' two-RBI double, bringing the score to 5-0 through six innings. The seventh inning saw Northwestern-St. Paul add two more runs. J. Burns scored on a sacrifice fly by B. Hixon, and T. Greco hit a solo home run, making it 7-0 after seven innings. Despite the Pipers' efforts, the game concluded without scoring, resulting in a final score of 7-0 in favor of Northwestern-St. Paul.

Alex Hokenson made an impact with a double, contributing one of the team's few hits in the game. Carter Hoff was effective on the mound, pitching five innings and recording six strikeouts while allowing just three hits and no earned runs. Sam Johnson provided a strong relief appearance, allowing only one hit over one inning without conceding a run.

Carter Hoff delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching 5 innings and allowing only 3 hits and 1 unearned run while striking out 6 batters. Lucas Mork faced difficulties during his 1/3 inning appearance, conceding 4 runs on 4 hits and walking 1 batter. Troy Spellman pitched 1 2/3 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 runs, including a home run, but did not issue any walks. Sam Johnson closed out the game with 1 inning of scoreless relief, allowing just 1 hit and 1 walk.