EVANSTON, Ill. (Interstat) — Rutgers and Northwestern conclude their three-game Big Ten series Saturday afternoon at Rocky Miller Park, with the Scarlet Knights seeking to even the season series after splitting the first two games.

Rutgers (25-28 overall) took the opener 8-5 on Thursday before Northwestern (21-29-1) rallied for a 7-6 victory Friday. Saturday’s forecast calls for 69 degrees and cloudy skies.

The Scarlet Knights will rely on outfielder Jack Sweeney, who had a big game Friday with three hits, two home runs and two RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Sweeney has batted .294 (10-for-34) with two homers and six RBIs. He went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Thursday’s win.

Northwestern counters with right-hander Matt Kouser, who earned the win Friday with a five-inning start, allowing six hits and three earned runs while striking out four. Kouser has a 3.15 ERA over his last three outings, including a six-inning, three-run performance in a loss at Illinois on May 9.

The Wildcats have struggled offensively this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game. Third baseman Owen McElfatrick and first baseman Nick Barron drove in two runs each Friday.

Rutgers has lost four of its last six games but has shown power, hitting 10 home runs in its last five contests. The Scarlet Knights’ pitching staff owns a 5.12 ERA against Big Ten opponents.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 5-4 Rutgers victory.

First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. Central.