Nebraska's baseball squad completed a dramatic series sweep over Minnesota, outscoring the Golden Gophers 14-11 in a contest that swung back and forth until the final inning.
Offensive fireworks and clutch hitting
The Huskers opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly from Case Sanderson in the first frame, but Minnesota answered with a three‑run second inning highlighted by a two‑run homer. Nebraska surged ahead 8-3 in the third, fueled by key hits from Trey Fikes and Sanderson, and extended the lead to 12-6 when Rhett Stokes launched a solo homer in the sixth.
Pitching proved equally pivotal. Starter Gavin Blachowicz worked 4.2 innings, yielding six runs on ten hits while striking out six, before Pryce Bender tossed 2.1 shutout innings to earn the win. Reliever J’Shawn Unger closed out the game with a flawless ninth, securing his 11th save of the season.
Sanderson’s two‑run homer in the seventh pushed the lead to 14-10, and despite a four‑run rally by Minnesota in the bottom of the sixth, the Huskers held firm. The victory underscored Nebraska’s balanced attack, blending timely hitting with solid relief work.
The win not only clinches the series but also highlights the depth of talent on the Nebraska roster, with multiple players delivering multi‑hit performances and RBIs that kept the momentum rolling.