Northeastern University baseball (17-14, 10-5 CAA) is set for a four-game homestand at Friedman Diamond, hosting Merrimack (13-16) for a two-game series starting Friday, April 10th, followed by games against Maine (7-22) on Saturday and Sunday. A neutral-site matchup between Merrimack and Maine is scheduled for Sunday morning prior to NU's game against the Black Bears. The Huskies recently secured a 4-1 victory over Harvard to advance to the Baseball Beanpot Championship.

By the Numbers
  • Northeastern has a season total of 118 stolen bases, ranking second in the nation.
  • The Huskies hold a 6-3 all-time record against Merrimack.
Yes, But

Maine has historically dominated the matchup, holding an 82-67 advantage in the all-time series against Northeastern, indicating a potential challenge for the Huskies this weekend.

State of Play
  • Northeastern is coming off a solid performance against Harvard with dominant pitching and timely hitting.
  • Merrimack, coming off a loss, seeks to regain momentum against a competitive Northeastern squad.
What's Next

Northeastern will face Boston College in the Beanpot Championship on April 14th, testing their performance against another local rival following this weekend's games.

Bottom Line

The Huskies need to leverage their speed and pitching strength against Merrimack and Maine to build momentum ahead of the crucial Beanpot Championship, while overcoming a historical disadvantage against the Black Bears.