On this date
March 21, 1987 Chris Loch knocks in two runs and also scores twice to help Northwestern open the season with a 6-1 victory over Schuylkill Haven. Kevin Smith picks up the pitching win allowing just one run over four innings. Chris Schellhamer and Derrick Wolf combine for three shutout innings in relief to preserve the win. The Tigers, coached by Len Smith, also receive an RBI off the bat of Joe Fatzinger.