Box Score Normal, Ill., March 28, 2021 – The No. 2 Washington University in St. Louis baseball team extended its winning streak to 12 by defeating No. 7 North Central College 4-3 on Sunday.
WashU improves to 12-0 while North Central dips to 9-3.
The Bears tallied three hits in the first and one in the second, but were unable to create any scoring opportunities.
The Cardinals put two runs on the board off of a double and a single to take the lead at 2-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning.
WashU found its offensive rhythm in the seventh inning, beginning with a two-RBI single from senior Johnny LaMantia. Freshman Clayton Miller and senior Henry Singer were both walked with the bases loaded to earn RBIs and take a 4-2 lead.
North Central scored its last run of the game in the seventh inning to make it a 4-3 game. Senior Kyle Coates closed out the game from the mound to secure the win and earn a save.
