NU played a doubleheader against Auburn today due to bad weather forecast for Sunday.
In Game 3 of the DH, behind the dominance of LHP Sean Mellen, NU hands No. 17 Auburn its first loss of the 2018 season by beating the Tigers 2-1.
Mellen was just 4 outs from a no-hitter. A 2-out RBI double down the left field line that was catchable IMO by Cam Walsh ended the no-hit bid.
Mellen worked through 8 innings finishing with eight strikeouts. Andrew Misiaszek relieved Mellen in the 9th and got the save.
Game 3 highlights are weak because they just show Auburn and not how we scored or Mellen’s domination.
https://youtu.be/QeyrfX6_uwI
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In the first game of the twin bill, NU gave up 6 homers in a 14-8 loss.
Tyler Brown gave up 6 early runs on 3 homers, but settled down to pitch two solid innings.
NU made a little rally in the 9th trailing 14-1, with a 7 run 9th. NU beat up Mike Galvine's nephew Auburn freshman Peyton Glavine (his dad Tom was also there).
NU comes back home but their home opener this week against Hartford has been cancelled.
Game 2 highlights...
https://youtu.be/9mfsDN7s8u4
