Northwestern’s recent run of hot hitting ended this weekend. The Wolverines pitching staff fully shut down the Wildcat bats, thus delivering a serious blow to NU’s hopes of reaching postseason play.
Michigan (28-11, 8-3 B1G) held the Wildcats (16-20, 5-7) to just four total runs in a series that was marred by weather delays, ultimately forcing Northwestern to play its 5th doubleheader of the season. NU did not lead at any point in the series.
The series sweep dropped Northwestern to 11th in the Big Ten standings, meaning the Wildcats are now on the outside looking in for the conference tournament in late May, which takes only the top eight teams.