Friday’s game between MSU and Northwestern postponed

MSU coach Jake Boss hands his lineup card to an umpire before the Spartans take on Michigan on April 15, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Nathan Stearns, Sports Broadcast Director
April 22, 2022

EVANSTON, Ill— Michigan State’s scheduled Friday afternoon game against Northwestern has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game was initially set to start at 4:30 EST.

The Spartans will make up the game tomorrow as part of a doubleheader. First Pitch is set for 12 p.m. and the series is set to conclude on Sunday at 3 p.m.

MSU manager Jake Boss hands his lineup card to the home plate umpire before the Spartans take on Eastern Michigan on April 20, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

For MSU, this weekend’s upcoming series is a pivotal one. The Spartans will go into tomorrow’s game on a two-game win streak (knocking off Oakland and Eastern Michigan). Prior to its two-game win streak, MSU had lost five games in a row, including a three-game sweep at the hands of Michigan.

MSU is currently 15-19 on the season and 2-7 in Big Ten play. They have, however, struggled one the road this season, currently sporting a 5-9 mark.

Northwestern has had a mediocre first half of conference play, currently 4-5 on the season. Overall, the Wildcats are 16-16 on the season, but 9-1 at home. They have two conference wins over Indiana and Penn State, but were recently swept by Illinois in a three-game series from April 16-18.