From the suburbs of Cincinnati to the NCAA Tournament, Northwestern’s home run leader was forged through hard work and a refusal for satisfaction.
As Northwestern softball star Rachel Lewis stepped into the batter’s box on April 15, she had the chance to etch her name into the record books.
The Wildcats led Purdue 13-0 in the fourth inning, yet another dominating performance in what would be Northwestern’s first Big Ten Championship season since 2008. The game was all but decided, but the stands were still packed with fans hoping to witness the coronation of a new home run queen.