In recent Northwest Indiana games, runs seemed like a premium asset; however, Friday's game, the scoreboard kept lighting up. Valparaiso took the lead early, and held on late, to beat Munster 11-8.

Senior John Olejniczak (2012: uncommitted), pitched well, to get the win, going 5 2/3IP, with 7 strikeouts.

Valpo took an early 5-0 lead in the 2nd inning, off the bats of Joe Gallinatti (2012: uncommitted) and Greg Thome (2012: uncommitted). In the bottom half of the inning, Munster cut the lead to two (5-3) with singles from Alex Del Rio (2014: uncommitted) and Collin Mudroncik (2012: uncommitted).

The game would incur a combined seven errors and 17 walks. As a result, the game would seemingly seesaw throughout the remaining five innings, with Valparaiso holding strong in the 7th.

Surprising Stats of the Day: Only two players, given the score of 11-8, had a multi-hit game for either team; Seniors Collin Mudroncik (2012: uncommitted) and Chris Slivka (2012: Emory) of Munster. In addition, only three players from either team, scored more than one run, Valpo's Devin Bafia (2013: uncommitted), Greg Thome (2012: uncommitted), and Munster's Alex Del Rio (2014: uncommitted).