Episode Synopsis "First Impressions - February 20, 2025"

Diamond sports season is in full swing! Perri Kitei, Gabe Shumway and Matt Campbell join Ethan Segall to talk about Northwestern's baseball team which captured its first opening weekend series win since 2008. Is the hot start a mirage? Then, the crew breaks down a 5-5 start for the softball team and analyzes why the team has come up short against some of the nation's best teams. In addition, first impressions of lineups, new faces and a preview for the weekend ahead for both squads.

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