The Nighthawks secured their postseason spot after sweeping Saint Martin鈥檚, winning 15-3 in game one and 8-0 in game two. In game one, they rallied from a 3-0 deficit, scoring 15 unanswered runs, highlighted by Carter Walsh's 3-for-4 performance with three RBIs. Game two featured a complete game shutout by Corbin Talley, who struck out 11 while allowing only two hits, contributing to their continued success.

By the Numbers
  • Northwest Nazarene improved to 29-11 overall and 19-3 in GNAC play.
  • Carter Walsh recorded 4 RBIs and scored 4 runs across both games.
State of Play
  • The Nighthawks have clinched a GNAC postseason berth for seven consecutive seasons (excluding 2020 due to COVID).
  • Two more games are scheduled against Saint Martin's on Saturday in Nampa, with the first pitch set for 1 PM local time.
What's Next

The Nighthawks aim to extend their winning streak and pursue a season sweep over Saint Martin's in the final two games of the series.

Bottom Line

With their offensive prowess and strong pitching, the Nighthawks have not only secured a playoff spot but are also positioned as a formidable competitor heading into the postseason.