A Late‑Inning Turnaround
Ohio State opened the Big Ten tournament in Omaha with a 3‑2 win over Rutgers, a game that swung back and forth until the final innings.
Right‑hander Pierce Herrenbruck delivered a complete game, limiting the Scarlet Knights to just two runs while striking out several batters.
The Buckeyes drew first blood in the fourth when Henry Kaczmar launched a solo homer that put them ahead 1‑0.
Two defensive miscues in the sixth allowed Rutgers to plate a pair of runs, turning the tide and forcing Ohio State to regroup.
Nathan Furcht stepped up with a clutch single that tied the contest, setting the stage for a decisive eighth inning.
Dane Harvey then ripped an RBI double that plated the go‑ahead run, sparking a roar from the Buckeye crowd.
Rutgers could not capitalize on eight opportunities with runners in scoring position, leaving the game out of reach.