Story by NU Athletic Communications

The Nebraska softball team travels to Ann Arbor this weekend for a pivotal three-game series with Michigan in a battle of two of the top three teams in the Big Ten standings.

Michigan (30-14) enters the weekend in second place in the Big Ten standings with an 11-3 conference record. Nebraska (25-16) is third in the standings with an 8-3 Big Ten record. In addition to trying to improve their conference standing, Michigan and Nebraska are also looking to strengthen their position for a potential at-large NCAA Tournament berth.&nbsp;

Both the Huskers and Wolverines are in the top 50 of the NCAA RPI and each school has claimed its highest RPI ranking of the season this week. Nebraska is No. 44 in the RPI heading into Friday’s game after a season-high ranking of No. 43 on Tuesday. Michigan brings a season-high RPI ranking of 50 into this weekend’s series.

Including this weekend’s series, Nebraska has three challenging weekend series remaining on its conference schedule. After taking on second-place Michigan this weekend, the Huskers will host league-leading Northwestern next weekend. NU then closes the regular season with a three-game series at Minnesota, which is fifth in the Big Ten standings.

Fans can watch Friday’s game on FS1 or the Fox Sports app. The final two games will air on Big Ten+, with subscriptions starting at $9.99 per month. A free radio broadcast of every game this season will be available on Huskers.com or the official Huskers app.

Offense Ranks Highly in School HistoryNebraska boasts one of the top offenses in school history this season. The Huskers rank seventh nationally in doubles (76), 28th in home runs (46) and 30th in scoring (6.1 runs per game).

Huskers Showing Comeback Ability in 2024Nebraska has shown a knack for coming from behind this season. The Huskers have trailed in 15 of their 25 wins, including nine times when Nebraska came back from a multi-run deficit.

Nebraska Leading the Big Ten in Extra-Base HitsNebraska has hit 76 doubles, five triples and 46 home runs for a total of 127 extra-base hits this season. That total leads the Big Ten and two Huskers rank in the top five in extra-base hits.

Kinney Pitching Well Despite Increased WorkloadKaylin Kinney has pitched in 31 of Nebraska’s 41 games (76 percent), ranking 15th nationally in appearances. Kinney has pitched in 13 of Nebraska’s last 14 games and in 10 of the Huskers’ 11 Big Ten Conference games. She has started 14 games and thrown 122.2 innings this season after combining for 14 starts and 114.1 innings in her first three seasons.

Billie Andrews Breaks Husker Home Run RecordBillie Andrews ranks 10th nationally in home runs per game (0.4) with 15 homers in 37 games. She is Nebraska’s all-time home run leader with 58 career homers.

Billie Andrews Becomes second Husker In 40-40 ClubBillie Andrews has joined Jennifer Lizama as the only players in program history to hit 40 career home runs and steal 40 career bases. With three more stolen bases, Andrews would become the first Husker with 50 career home runs and 50 career stolen bases.

Billie Andrews Moving Into Big Ten Record BookBillie Andrews’ production at the plate is leaving its mark in the Big Ten record book. Andrews already finds herself on the Big Ten’s all-time home runs list and she is also looking for a place on the Big Ten’s career slugging percentage top 10.

Billie Andrews Among Nation’s Extra-Base Hit LeadersBillie Andrews ranks third in school history with 96 career extra-base hits, including 26 this season. Forty-three percent of her career hits have gone for extra bases.

Scouting Michigan (30-14, 11-3)Michigan won its 30th game of the season Wednesday, defeating in-state rival Michigan State, 5-1. The Wolverines are 30-14 and have won six straight games. Michigan is in second place in the Big Ten standings with an 11-3 conference record. The Wolverines have swept every Big Ten series with the exception of Northwestern in the first weekend of April, when the first-place Wildcats swept Michigan.

Nebraska and Michigan share seven common opponents this season in Cal State Fullerton, Illinois, Long Beach State, Maine, Northern Colorado, Sacramento State and UCLA. The Huskers posted a 9-2 record against that group while Michigan went 5-4.

Michigan is 10-0 at home as the Wolverines are one of only 14 teams with a perfect home record in 2024. Dating back to last year Michigan has won 12 straight home games.

The Wolverine offense has come alive over the second half of the season. In the first 19 games this season, Michigan averaged only 3.0 runs per game. But in the last 26 games, the Wolverines have averaged 6.9 runs per game. Michigan is hitting .336 as a team in conference play, the second-best batting average in the Big Ten.

Defensively, Michigan is allowing 3.2 runs per game while posting a 2.81 team ERA and .968 fielding percentage. The Wolverines lead the Big Ten with 277 strikeouts and rank second in the conference in ERA and opponent batting average (.233).

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska softball team travels to Ann Arbor this weekend for a pivotal three-game series with Michigan in a battle of two of the top three teams in the Big Ten standings.Michigan (30-14) enters the weekend in second place in the Big Ten standings with an 11-3 conference record. Nebraska (25-16) is third in the standings with an 8-3 Big Ten record. In addition to trying to improve their conference standing, Michigan and Nebraska are also looking to strengthen their position for a potential at-large NCAA Tournament berth.&nbsp;Both the Huskers and Wolverines are in the top 50 of the NCAA RPI and each school has claimed its highest RPI ranking of the season this week. Nebraska is No. 44 in the RPI heading into Friday’s game after a season-high ranking of No. 43 on Tuesday. Michigan brings a season-high RPI ranking of 50 into this weekend’s series.Including this weekend’s series, Nebraska has three challenging weekend series remaining on its conference schedule. After taking on second-place Michigan this weekend, the Huskers will host league-leading Northwestern next weekend. NU then closes the regular season with a three-game series at Minnesota, which is fifth in the Big Ten standings.Fans can watch Friday’s game on FS1 or the Fox Sports app. The final two games will air on Big Ten+, with subscriptions starting at $9.99 per month. A free radio broadcast of every game this season will be available on Huskers.com or the official Huskers app.Leading Off<ul>
 <li>Six of Nebraska’s 24 players (25 percent of the roster) are out for the season with an injury.</li><li>A total of 12 Huskers have missed at least one game due to injury this season.</li><li>Nebraska is averaging 6.1 runs per game this season. Only twice in program history (2015 and 2022) has a Husker team averaged 6.0 runs per game.</li><li>NU leads the Big Ten and ranks seventh nationally with 76 doubles. The Huskers are on pace for 111 doubles this season which would be a Big Ten record.</li><li>Nebraska leads the Big Ten with 127 extra-base hits.</li><li>Nebraska has won four games when trailing after six innings this season, its most such wins in a season this century.</li><li>Billie Andrews is two home runs shy of becoming the sixth player in Big Ten history with 60 career home runs.</li><li>Billie Andrews and Sydney Gray are the only players to win multiple Big Ten Player of the Week awards this season.</li><li>Brooke Andrews enters this weekend’s series with 99 career RBIs.</li><li>Kaylin Kinney is one of only six pitchers nationally with at least 15 wins and four saves this season.</li>
 </ul>Offense Ranks Highly in School HistoryNebraska boasts one of the top offenses in school history this season. The Huskers rank seventh nationally in doubles (76), 28th in home runs (46) and 30th in scoring (6.1 runs per game).<ul>
 <li>With a .300 average that currently ranks seventh in school history, NU is looking to post a .300 batting average for the third straight season and for the seventh time in program history.</li><li>Nebraska also owns a .493 slugging percentage that is on pace to rank fifth in school history.</li><li>The Huskers are averaging 6.1 runs per game. That currently ranks as the second-highest scoring average in school history. Only twice in program history has Nebraska averaged 6.0 runs per game: 2015 (6.9 runs per game) and 2022 (6.0 runs per game).</li><li>Nebraska leads the Big Ten with 127 extra-base hits and is on pace for 164 extra-base hits this season. That extra-base hit total would rank third in school history.</li><li>The Huskers also lead the Big Ten with 76 doubles and are on pace for 111 doubles. The school record for doubles is 94 and the Big Ten doubles record is 110 by Minnesota in 2015.</li>
 </ul>Huskers Showing Comeback Ability in 2024Nebraska has shown a knack for coming from behind this season. The Huskers have trailed in 15 of their 25 wins, including nine times when Nebraska came back from a multi-run deficit.<ul>
 <li>The Huskers have won four times when trailing after six innings this season. Nebraska is 4-10 when trailing after six innings in 2024 after a 3-74 record in the previous five seasons.</li><li>Nebraska’s four wins this season when trailing after six innings match the 2016 team for the most wins when trailing after six innings since at least 2000.</li>
 </ul>Nebraska Leading the Big Ten in Extra-Base HitsNebraska has hit 76 doubles, five triples and 46 home runs for a total of 127 extra-base hits this season. That total leads the Big Ten and two Huskers rank in the top five in extra-base hits.<ul>
 <li>Nebraska leads the Big Ten with 127 extra-base hits. The Huskers lead the conference with 76 doubles and are tied for second with 46 home runs, two shy of the Big Ten lead.</li><li>Individually, Billie Andrews ranks third in the Big Ten with 26 extra-base hits. Ava Bredwell is tied for fifth in the Big Ten with 22 extra-base hits.</li>
 </ul>Kinney Pitching Well Despite Increased WorkloadKaylin Kinney has pitched in 31 of Nebraska’s 41 games (76 percent), ranking 15th nationally in appearances. Kinney has pitched in 13 of Nebraska’s last 14 games and in 10 of the Huskers’ 11 Big Ten Conference games. She has started 14 games and thrown 122.2 innings this season after combining for 14 starts and 114.1 innings in her first three seasons.<ul>
 <li>Kinney is 15-10 this season with four saves. She has earned either the win of the save in 19 of Nebraska’s 25 victories. Kinney has been involved in the decision in 12 of Nebraska’s last 14 games, posting a 7-2 record with three saves during that stretch.</li><li>Kinney ranks 25th nationally in wins and 31st in saves. She is one of only six Division I pitchers with at least 15 wins and four saves this season.</li>
 </ul>Billie Andrews Breaks Husker Home Run RecordBillie Andrews ranks 10th nationally in home runs per game (0.4) with 15 homers in 37 games. She is Nebraska’s all-time home run leader with 58 career homers.<ul>
 <li>Andrews hit the record-breaking 55th home run of her career against Illinois on March 22. Nebraska’s previous home run record was 54, set by Taylor Edwards (2011-14).</li><li>Andrews has also tied another home run record. She has seven games with multiple homers in her career, tying Tristen Edwards (2017-21) for the most multi-homer games in NU history.</li><li>Andrews has 15 home runs this season. She is the first Husker to hit 15 or more home runs in three different seasons and just the second to have two 15-homer seasons.</li><li>Andrews ranks 13th among all active Division I players with 58 career home runs.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Billie Andrews Becomes second Husker In 40-40 ClubBillie Andrews has joined Jennifer Lizama as the only players in program history to hit 40 career home runs and steal 40 career bases. With three more stolen bases, Andrews would become the first Husker with 50 career home runs and 50 career stolen bases.<ul>
 <li>Nationally, there are only nine active Division I players with 40 career home runs and 40 career stolen bases. Of those nine, Andrews is one of only four players who has played her entire career in a power conference.</li>
 </ul>Billie Andrews Moving Into Big Ten Record BookBillie Andrews’ production at the plate is leaving its mark in the Big Ten record book. Andrews already finds herself on the Big Ten’s all-time home runs list and she is also looking for a place on the Big Ten’s career slugging percentage top 10.<ul>
 <li>Andrews’ 58 career home runs rank sixth in Big Ten history. Andrews is on pace to finish her career with 63 home runs, a total that would rank fourth in Big Ten history.</li><li>Andrews’ .683 career slugging percentage currently ranks 10th in Big Ten history.</li><li>Andrews is on pace to hit 20 home runs this season. Andrews is bidding to become just the third player in Big Ten history with two 20-home run seasons. The only two Big Ten players with two 20-home run seasons are Michigan’s Sierra Romero and Samantha Findlay.</li>
 </ul>Billie Andrews Among Nation’s Extra-Base Hit LeadersBillie Andrews ranks third in school history with 96 career extra-base hits, including 26 this season. Forty-three percent of her career hits have gone for extra bases.<ul>
 <li>Andrews ranks 15th nationally with 25 extra-base hits. She ranks seventh in extra-base hits per game (0.70) and fourth among Power Conference players.</li><li>Andrews has at least one extra-base hit in 22 of her 37 games this season. Andrews has also had three games this season with multiple extra-base hits.</li><li>In addition to ranking fourth in extra-base hits per game, Andrews ranks seventh nationally in runs per game (1.2), eighth in home runs per game (0.4) and 24th in slugging percentage (.821). Andrews is one of only seven players nationally - and one of four from a Power Conference - who ranks in the top 25 nationally in each of those three categories.</li><li>Andrews ranks 21st among all active Division I players with 96 career extra-base hits. She ranks ninth in career extra-base hits per game (0.49).</li>
 </ul>Scouting Michigan (30-14, 11-3)Michigan won its 30th game of the season Wednesday, defeating in-state rival Michigan State, 5-1. The Wolverines are 30-14 and have won six straight games. Michigan is in second place in the Big Ten standings with an 11-3 conference record. The Wolverines have swept every Big Ten series with the exception of Northwestern in the first weekend of April, when the first-place Wildcats swept Michigan.Nebraska and Michigan share seven common opponents this season in Cal State Fullerton, Illinois, Long Beach State, Maine, Northern Colorado, Sacramento State and UCLA. The Huskers posted a 9-2 record against that group while Michigan went 5-4.Michigan is 10-0 at home as the Wolverines are one of only 14 teams with a perfect home record in 2024. Dating back to last year Michigan has won 12 straight home games.The Wolverine offense has come alive over the second half of the season. In the first 19 games this season, Michigan averaged only 3.0 runs per game. But in the last 26 games, the Wolverines have averaged 6.9 runs per game. Michigan is hitting .336 as a team in conference play, the second-best batting average in the Big Ten.Defensively, Michigan is allowing 3.2 runs per game while posting a 2.81 team ERA and .968 fielding percentage. The Wolverines lead the Big Ten with 277 strikeouts and rank second in the conference in ERA and opponent batting average (.233).<ul>
 <li>Maddie Erickson is hitting .366 to lead a trio of Michigan starters batting above .300. Erickson also leads the team in hits (52), doubles (11) and RBIs (32) while ranking second in home runs (8) and slugging percentage (.613).</li><li>Ellie Sieler is second on the team with a .362 average, and her 11 sacrifice bunts lead the Big Ten and rank 11th nationally. Sieler has scored a team-high 35 runs while adding six doubles, two triples and four home runs.</li><li>Ella McVey is hitting .303 to round out the three Michigan starters with a .300 average.</li><li>Keke Tholl is batting .281 and leads the Wolverines with 12 home runs and a .620 slugging percentage. She also ranks second on the team with 30 RBIs. Tholl is the reigning co-Big Ten Player of the Week after she went 7-for-12 with five home runs in five games last week.</li><li>Jenissa Conway is one of the top power threats in the Michigan lineup, as she has five doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 26 RBIs.</li><li>Ella Stephenson is the reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Week after she went 8-for-19 (.421) with five runs and five RBIs in five games last week. Stephenson is hitting .244 on the year.</li><li>In the circle, Lauren Derkowski and Erin Hoehn have been the Wolverines’ primary pitchers this season, combining to throw 76 percent of the team’s innings.</li><li>Derkowski is 12-7 with three saves and a 2.37 ERA in 132.2 innings. Derkowski ranks second in the Big Ten in innings and strikeouts (143) and fourth in ERA. Nationally, Derkowski ranks 27th nationally in strikeouts.</li><li>Hoehn is 14-4 with two saves and a 3.14 ERA in 84.2 innings. She leads the team in wins and opponents are hitting just .218 against her.</li><li>Jessica LeBeau (2-2, 2.97 ERA in 37.2 IP), Hannah George (2-1, 2.59 ERA in 24.1 IP) and Emerson Aiken (0-0, 8.40 ERA in 5.0 IP) round out the Michigan staff.</li><li>Bonnie Tholl is in her second season as Michigan’s head coach after previously spending 29 years as a Wolverine assistant coach. Tholl has guided Michigan to a 56-39 record in her two seasons as head coach.</li><li>Overall, Tholl is in her 31st season on the Michigan staff in 2024. She has helped the Wolverines win the 2005 national championship, 22 Big Ten regular-season championships and 10 Big Ten Tournament titles in her time as a Wolverine coach.</li>
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Huskers and Wolverines set for Big Ten battle in Ann Arbor

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, including the 250th of his career, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.

Trea Turner homered, doubled and singled for the Phillies, who moved a season-best three games over .500. Philadelphia has won 13 of its last 15 against the Rockies.

“There are nights where you have to battle and play small ball, and there are nights like tonight,” Turner said. “Tonight was fun.”

Ezequiel Tovar had three hits and drove in two runs for Colorado, which dropped to 4-15 — tied with Miami for the worst record in the NL.

Schwarber blasted his milestone shot 432 feet leading off the first inning against Ryan Feltner (1-2). He went deep again in the sixth, driving a 94 mph fastball from Peter Lambert off the facing of the second deck in right field, 411 feet from home plate, to make it 7-1.

The Philadelphia slugger is happy to clear the fence, but isn't focused on milestones.

“I think they mean a little more when it's done and you're on the couch watching baseball,” Schwarber said.

Sánchez (1-2) recovered from a shaky first inning to strike out 10 and walk one while allowing five hits. Colorado’s lone run against the lefty was unearned.

José Alvarado pitched a scoreless ninth for his third save.

The game was played on a cool, misty night that felt much colder than the game-time temperature of 60 degrees.

Colorado pulled within one with five runs in the eighth off Gregory Soto and Jeff Hoffman. All five runs were charged to Soto, who gave up three singles and two walks to six batters. Tovar’s two-run single off Hoffman made it 7-6, but the right-hander got Brenton Doyle to line out sharply to right to end the threat.

“That’s our group. That doesn’t surprise me,” Rockies manager Bud Black said of the near comeback. “This is a great group of competitors. We’re falling short right now. But they won’t melt. They’ll keep fighting and these things will turn.”

The Rockies scored first for just the second time this season on Elias Díaz’s RBI groundout in the first.

But the Phillies answered with four runs in the bottom half. Turner followed Schwarber’s drive to right with a solo shot to left. J.T. Realmuto added an RBI single and Alec Bohm an RBI double.

“I thought we really swung the bats good tonight,” Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson said. “It was a good night offensively.”

Rockies: Placed OF/INF Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain. The 32-year-old Bryant missed the last three games after crashing into the outfield wall to make a catch in Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The move was retroactive to April 14. The Rockies recalled outfielder Sean Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Bryant’s place.

Rockies: Colorado returns home to play Seattle on Friday, with Rockies RHP Dakota Hudson (0-3, 4.15) facing Mariners RHP Emerson Hancock (1-2, 7.98).

Phillies: After an off day, the Phillies open a three-game home series against the White Sox on Friday with Philadelphia RHP Spencer Turnbull (1-0, 1.80) opposing Chicago LHP Garrett Crochet (1-2, 3.57).

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 </figure>PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, including the 250th of his career, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.Trea Turner homered, doubled and singled for the Phillies, who moved a season-best three games over .500. Philadelphia has won 13 of its last 15 against the Rockies.“There are nights where you have to battle and play small ball, and there are nights like tonight,” Turner said. “Tonight was fun.”Ezequiel Tovar had three hits and drove in two runs for Colorado, which dropped to 4-15 — tied with Miami for the worst record in the NL.Schwarber blasted his milestone shot 432 feet leading off the first inning against Ryan Feltner (1-2). He went deep again in the sixth, driving a 94 mph fastball from Peter Lambert off the facing of the second deck in right field, 411 feet from home plate, to make it 7-1.The Philadelphia slugger is happy to clear the fence, but isn't focused on milestones.“I think they mean a little more when it's done and you're on the couch watching baseball,” Schwarber said.Sánchez (1-2) recovered from a shaky first inning to strike out 10 and walk one while allowing five hits. Colorado’s lone run against the lefty was unearned.José Alvarado pitched a scoreless ninth for his third save.The game was played on a cool, misty night that felt much colder than the game-time temperature of 60 degrees.Colorado pulled within one with five runs in the eighth off Gregory Soto and Jeff Hoffman. All five runs were charged to Soto, who gave up three singles and two walks to six batters. Tovar’s two-run single off Hoffman made it 7-6, but the right-hander got Brenton Doyle to line out sharply to right to end the threat.“That’s our group. That doesn’t surprise me,” Rockies manager Bud Black said of the near comeback. “This is a great group of competitors. We’re falling short right now. But they won’t melt. They’ll keep fighting and these things will turn.”The Rockies scored first for just the second time this season on Elias Díaz’s RBI groundout in the first.But the Phillies answered with four runs in the bottom half. Turner followed Schwarber’s drive to right with a solo shot to left. J.T. Realmuto added an RBI single and Alec Bohm an RBI double.“I thought we really swung the bats good tonight,” Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson said. “It was a good night offensively.”TRAINER’S ROOMRockies: Placed OF/INF Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain. The 32-year-old Bryant missed the last three games after crashing into the outfield wall to make a catch in Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The move was retroactive to April 14. The Rockies recalled outfielder Sean Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Bryant’s place.UP NEXTRockies: Colorado returns home to play Seattle on Friday, with Rockies RHP Dakota Hudson (0-3, 4.15) facing Mariners RHP Emerson Hancock (1-2, 7.98).Phillies: After an off day, the Phillies open a three-game home series against the White Sox on Friday with Philadelphia RHP Spencer Turnbull (1-0, 1.80) opposing Chicago LHP Garrett Crochet (1-2, 3.57).

Schwarber belts two blasts for Phillies in sweep of Rockies 7-6

Chadron State is preparing for Saturday's spring game at Wayne State.  Head Coach Jay Long fills us in on the latest with his team, the battle for starting quarterback, details the game/joint practice format and much more leading up to Saturday's event against the Wildcats.

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According to Alliance Public Schools, the Alliance Middle School Western Conference Track Meet that was scheduled for Saturday, April 20th has been cancelled.&nbsp;

By Panhandle PostAccording to Alliance Public Schools, the Alliance Middle School Western Conference Track Meet that was scheduled for Saturday, April 20th has been cancelled.&nbsp;

APS: Alliance Middle School Track Meet cancelled 

Four runs in the top of the ninth inning sank Nebraska in a 6-4 loss vs. Creighton on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Nebraska (23-11) scored four runs on six hits, while Creighton (27-7) totaled six runs on nine hits.

Josh Caron led the Big Red, going 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, home run and a pair of RBI. Cole Evans and Tyler Stone drove in the Huskers other two runs, while Clay Bradford doubled. Dylan Carey and Ben Columbus each added a hit.

Caleb Clark went two innings and tied a career-high with four strikeouts in his third start of the season. Kyle Froehlich allowed a pair of runs, before Ty Horn and Tucker Timmerman each turned in a scoreless frame. Casey Daiss surrendered a solo home run, while Kyle Perry shouldered his first loss of the season.

After three scoreless innings, Creighton plated the first run of the night with Teddy Deters’ wind-aided solo homer into the left-field berm to give the Bluejays a 1-0 lead in the fourth.

The Huskers immediately got the run back in the bottom half with a solo homer of their own. Caron blasted the first pitch over the wall in right with a game-tying 369-foot roundtripper, his seventh homer of the season.

Nebraska grabbed a 3-1 lead behind a pair of runs on two hits in the bottom of the sixth. The Huskers had runners on first and second with no outs after Carey’s single and a full-count walk to Case Sanderson. Caron broke the 1-1 tie, ripping an RBI double, 114 miles per hour off the bat, into the left-center alley to score Carey.

Evans doubled the Husker lead to two with his Big Ten-leading sixth sacrifice fly of the season after lifting the first pitch down the left-field line.

Creighton threatened in the seventh with the bases loaded and no outs after two singles and a walk. Daiss struck out the second batter he faced to get the first out, before retiring the next two Bluejays via a lineout and groundout to prevent Creighton from scoring any runs in the inning.

The Bluejays trimmed the deficit in half in the eighth with Colby Canales’ solo homer to left field that made it a 3-2 game.

Back-to-back singles, followed by a walk loaded the bases for the visitors in the ninth inning. Deters lifted the first pitch he saw into the batter’s eye in center for a grand slam to give CU a three-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth.

Columbus reached on a one-out walk, while Stone's two-out RBI single off the top of the wall in left brought the Big Red within two. Bradford lifted a pinch-hit double off the wall in left field to put runners on second and third with the go-ahead run at the plate, but a strikeout ended the Huskers' rally and clinched the 6-4 win for the visitors.

Nebraska continues its homestand with a three-game series vs. Maryland this weekend at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. First pitch of Friday’s series opener between the Huskers and Terrapins is set for 6:05 p.m.

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 </figure>By: Husker Athletics (Huskers.com)Four runs in the top of the ninth inning sank Nebraska in a 6-4 loss vs. Creighton on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.Nebraska (23-11) scored four runs on six hits, while Creighton (27-7) totaled six runs on nine hits.Josh Caron led the Big Red, going 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, home run and a pair of RBI. Cole Evans and Tyler Stone drove in the Huskers other two runs, while Clay Bradford doubled. Dylan Carey and Ben Columbus each added a hit.Caleb Clark went two innings and tied a career-high with four strikeouts in his third start of the season. Kyle Froehlich allowed a pair of runs, before Ty Horn and Tucker Timmerman each turned in a scoreless frame. Casey Daiss surrendered a solo home run, while Kyle Perry shouldered his first loss of the season.After three scoreless innings, Creighton plated the first run of the night with Teddy Deters’ wind-aided solo homer into the left-field berm to give the Bluejays a 1-0 lead in the fourth.The Huskers immediately got the run back in the bottom half with a solo homer of their own. Caron blasted the first pitch over the wall in right with a game-tying 369-foot roundtripper, his seventh homer of the season.Nebraska grabbed a 3-1 lead behind a pair of runs on two hits in the bottom of the sixth. The Huskers had runners on first and second with no outs after Carey’s single and a full-count walk to Case Sanderson. Caron broke the 1-1 tie, ripping an RBI double, 114 miles per hour off the bat, into the left-center alley to score Carey.Evans doubled the Husker lead to two with his Big Ten-leading sixth sacrifice fly of the season after lifting the first pitch down the left-field line.Creighton threatened in the seventh with the bases loaded and no outs after two singles and a walk. Daiss struck out the second batter he faced to get the first out, before retiring the next two Bluejays via a lineout and groundout to prevent Creighton from scoring any runs in the inning.The Bluejays trimmed the deficit in half in the eighth with Colby Canales’ solo homer to left field that made it a 3-2 game.Back-to-back singles, followed by a walk loaded the bases for the visitors in the ninth inning. Deters lifted the first pitch he saw into the batter’s eye in center for a grand slam to give CU a three-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth.Columbus reached on a one-out walk, while Stone's two-out RBI single off the top of the wall in left brought the Big Red within two. Bradford lifted a pinch-hit double off the wall in left field to put runners on second and third with the go-ahead run at the plate, but a strikeout ended the Huskers' rally and clinched the 6-4 win for the visitors.Nebraska continues its homestand with a three-game series vs. Maryland this weekend at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. First pitch of Friday’s series opener between the Huskers and Terrapins is set for 6:05 p.m.

Creighton's ninth inning grand slam sinks Huskers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ranger Suárez pitched a seven-hitter, Bryce Harper homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Tuesday night.

Suárez struck out eight and walked one in the majors' second complete game this season. It was the first shutout for a Philadelphia pitcher since Michael Lorenzen’s no-hitter against Washington on Aug. 9.

“Everything was working well today,” Suárez said through a translator.

Harper hit an RBI double in the sixth inning and a two-run shot in the eighth.

J.T. Realmuto also went deep for Philadelphia (10-8), which moved two games over .500 for the first time this season.

Suárez (3-0) threw 112 pitches, 79 for strikes, in his second career complete game. The left-hander retired Nolan Jones on a comebacker for the final out.

“He was getting quick outs, his stuff was really good, and his command was really good,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. “We felt like he was going to get deep unless something crazy happened.”

Realmuto hugged Suárez, and Harper flipped the ball to the pitcher after the final out.

“He was on tonight," Colorado manager Bud Black said. "Really, really good.”

The Rockies dropped to 4-14 after they had a club-record 103 losses last season. They are 2-10 on the road after they had the worst road record in the majors last year at 22-59.

“We got a lot of guys cutting their teeth, just young players,” Black said. “They're seeing (Toronto's José) Berríos, (Philadelphia's Aaron) Nola and tonight Suárez. This is experience first-hand against major league pitching. Our guys will be better from it.”

Colorado has scored the first run just once this season. It has been outscored 25-4 in the first inning.

The trouble continued Tuesday night. Realmuto hit a two-run shot off Austin Gomber (0-1) in the first.

The game was played in a brisk 2 hours, 7 minutes on a beautiful, 72-degree evening.

Gomber was charged with three runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four and walked none.

“Pitched well,” Black said. “He really did. He’s a pitcher we know will compete every day.”

The Rockies blew a chance to get on the board in the sixth. Alan Trejo advanced to third on Ryan McMahon's infield single, but Trejo went too far around the base and got caught in a rundown, ending the inning.

Colorado had more poor baserunning in the seventh when Elehuris Montero was thrown out at second for the final out while trying to stretch a single into a double.

Rockies: OF/INF Kris Bryant was not in the lineup for the third straight day after getting injured on Saturday in Toronto when crashed into the outfield wall to make a catch. ... Both 2B Brendan Rodgers and OF Jake Cave were out for a second straight game due to illness.

RHP Ryan Feltner (1-1, 3.38 ERA) starts for Colorado against LHP Cristopher Sánchez (0-2, 3.52 ERA) in the finale of the three-game series on Wednesday night.

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 </figure>PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ranger Suárez pitched a seven-hitter, Bryce Harper homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Tuesday night.Suárez struck out eight and walked one in the majors' second complete game this season. It was the first shutout for a Philadelphia pitcher since Michael Lorenzen’s no-hitter against Washington on Aug. 9.“Everything was working well today,” Suárez said through a translator.Harper hit an RBI double in the sixth inning and a two-run shot in the eighth.J.T. Realmuto also went deep for Philadelphia (10-8), which moved two games over .500 for the first time this season.Suárez (3-0) threw 112 pitches, 79 for strikes, in his second career complete game. The left-hander retired Nolan Jones on a comebacker for the final out.“He was getting quick outs, his stuff was really good, and his command was really good,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. “We felt like he was going to get deep unless something crazy happened.”Realmuto hugged Suárez, and Harper flipped the ball to the pitcher after the final out.“He was on tonight," Colorado manager Bud Black said. "Really, really good.”The Rockies dropped to 4-14 after they had a club-record 103 losses last season. They are 2-10 on the road after they had the worst road record in the majors last year at 22-59.“We got a lot of guys cutting their teeth, just young players,” Black said. “They're seeing (Toronto's José) Berríos, (Philadelphia's Aaron) Nola and tonight Suárez. This is experience first-hand against major league pitching. Our guys will be better from it.”Colorado has scored the first run just once this season. It has been outscored 25-4 in the first inning.The trouble continued Tuesday night. Realmuto hit a two-run shot off Austin Gomber (0-1) in the first.The game was played in a brisk 2 hours, 7 minutes on a beautiful, 72-degree evening.Gomber was charged with three runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four and walked none.“Pitched well,” Black said. “He really did. He’s a pitcher we know will compete every day.”The Rockies blew a chance to get on the board in the sixth. Alan Trejo advanced to third on Ryan McMahon's infield single, but Trejo went too far around the base and got caught in a rundown, ending the inning.Colorado had more poor baserunning in the seventh when Elehuris Montero was thrown out at second for the final out while trying to stretch a single into a double.TRAINER’S ROOMRockies: OF/INF Kris Bryant was not in the lineup for the third straight day after getting injured on Saturday in Toronto when crashed into the outfield wall to make a catch. ... Both 2B Brendan Rodgers and OF Jake Cave were out for a second straight game due to illness.UP NEXTRHP Ryan Feltner (1-1, 3.38 ERA) starts for Colorado against LHP Cristopher Sánchez (0-2, 3.52 ERA) in the finale of the three-game series on Wednesday night.

Phillies blank Rockies 5-0, go for sweep Wednesday

Four runs in the top of the ninth inning sank Nebraska in a 6-4 loss vs. Creighton on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsFour runs in the top of the ninth inning sank Nebraska in a 6-4 loss vs. Creighton on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.Nebraska (23-11) scored four runs on six hits, while Creighton (27-7) totaled six runs on nine hits.Josh Caron led the Big Red, going 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, home run and a pair of RBI. Cole Evans and Tyler Stone drove in the Huskers other two runs, while Clay Bradford doubled. Dylan Carey and Ben Columbus each added a hit.Caleb Clark went two innings and tied a career-high with four strikeouts in his third start of the season. Kyle Froehlich allowed a pair of runs, before Ty Horn and Tucker Timmerman each turned in a scoreless frame. Casey Daiss surrendered a solo home run, while Kyle Perry shouldered his first loss of the season.After three scoreless innings, Creighton plated the first run of the night with Teddy Deters’ wind-aided solo homer into the left-field berm to give the Bluejays a 1-0 lead in the fourth.The Huskers immediately got the run back in the bottom half with a solo homer of their own. Caron blasted the first pitch over the wall in right with a game-tying 369-foot roundtripper, his seventh homer of the season.Nebraska grabbed a 3-1 lead behind a pair of runs on two hits in the bottom of the sixth. The Huskers had runners on first and second with no outs after Carey’s single and a full-count walk to Case Sanderson. Caron broke the 1-1 tie, ripping an RBI double, 114 miles per hour off the bat, into the left-center alley to score Carey.Evans doubled the Husker lead to two with his Big Ten-leading sixth sacrifice fly of the season after lifting the first pitch down the left-field line.Creighton threatened in the seventh with the bases loaded and no outs after two singles and a walk. Daiss struck out the second batter he faced to get the first out, before retiring the next two Bluejays via a lineout and groundout to prevent Creighton from scoring any runs in the inning.The Bluejays trimmed the deficit in half in the eighth with Colby Canales’ solo homer to left field that made it a 3-2 game.Back-to-back singles, followed by a walk loaded the bases for the visitors in the ninth inning. Deters lifted the first pitch he saw into the batter’s eye in center for a grand slam to give CU a three-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth.Columbus reached on a one-out walk, while Stone's two-out RBI single off the top of the wall in left brought the Big Red within two. Bradford lifted a pinch-hit double off the wall in left field to put runners on second and third with the go-ahead run at the plate, but a strikeout ended the Huskers' rally and clinched the 6-4 win for the visitors.Nebraska continues its homestand with a three-game series vs. Maryland this weekend at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. First pitch of Friday’s series opener between the Huskers and Terrapins is set for 6:05 p.m.

Rally in ninth sinks Huskers

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule met with members of the media following the team’s spring practice on Tuesday.&nbsp;

He spoke to how the team handled the scrimmage on Saturday, particularly the quarterback room.

“I thought they were really good. It’s a really hard defense to go against. I thought we protected the ball well, which is the first thing. We’re on a mission to be in the positive territory in turnover margins. I think there was only one turnover on the day, through a lot of reps. I thought they handled all the pressures, I thought they adjusted to the different things. The biggest thing is just getting into the stadium for the first time. I put crowd noise on, so you can’t have coaches out there like ‘no, cut your split!’. Coaches are the worst, they always want to tell guys what to do. So I put crowd noise on so they couldn’t hear from the sideline. We just wanted to test the guys and see what they knew. There’s a lot of things to work on, but a lot of positive things. I think we’ve made a lot of strides in a short amount of time.”

He talked about the transfer portal opening today and how he balances spring practice with the portal.

“I think, if anybody on our team wants to go into the portal, it’s open today. That’s their right. Obviously, no one has yet. I don’t anticipate anybody going in. When we get done with spring, a couple guys will have a couple days to see if something is best for them. Our guys are really transparent. We’ve had players on our team already have people from other teams contact them. They’ll come in, walk in and say ‘coach, look at this’ and show us the text message. It’s a sad state of college football, but the problem isn’t the players. Let me start there, the problem isn’t the players. I love our guys. I want everyone to be here. But I also want them – we had guys transfer to other places last year – I’ve talked to their coaches, talked to them, and asked how they’re doing. Once you’ve played for me, you’ve played for me for life. Maybe it’s a unique challenge in terms of some guys, but we’re pretty transparent with our guys. If they want to come talk to us, we’re here to talk to them. I ask coaches after scrimmages to meet with guys one on one, I’m always available. I just don’t think it’s prudent – maybe this is pollyannaish – I don’t think it’s prudent for me to coach guys while thinking about the portal. The worst thing you can ever do for a young person is not have high standards for them and not push them to greatness. If you’re afraid of pushing them because they might go to the portal, then you probably don’t have the right guy anyway. Things will happen, good, bad, but we’re just going to coach the guys and try to get the team better and pour everything we have into our players, both on the field and off the field, and personally. If something happens, it happens.”

Rhule discussed the physicality level during spring practice.

“I don’t think about it. We practice. We’re not going to have a tag-off scrimmage. There’s a lot of days where we thud, we don’t tackle to the ground. Our tackling to the ground reps are at a minimum, but we’re 5-7. We’re 5-7 until we change that. We have an amazing fanbase and a lot of positive stuff around us all the time, excited for the new year. We’re 5-7 until we're not. If we were 11-1, I’d be like ‘hey, we lost a game,’ and if we were 12-0, I’d say ‘that doesn’t count.’ We are always going to practice physically. How do you master your craft in this game if you don’t do it? A lot of people win in a lot of different ways. I’m not in any way talking about anyone else. I’m just talking about for us – I want to take great young people, I want to watch them get a degree, maybe two degrees, have a great experience here, but I also want to develop pro players. And to me, lifting is great and running is great and teaching them the game is great, but they’ve got to practice and play. So we are really physical. We put the guardian caps on this year, which I’m really excited about, but we’re going to get guys banged up. Guys are going to get hurt. What I do believe – and I believe this with all my heart – if guys learn to play full speed, the injuries get reduced. We try to do everything we can – we put grass in – everything we can to minimize the injuries. We have some soft tissue stuff, we have some guys that got hurt from the season, but we’ve had nothing happen this year other than Leslie (Black) – and he’ll be back – that would affect the fall. Our job is to make sure we have a good team. We’re 5-7. We have to practice.”

The Huskers will continue with spring practice on Thursday. The annual Red-White Spring game presented by FNBO is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. (CT). Tickets can be purchased on huskers.com or by calling the ticket office at 800-8-BIG RED.

Story by NU Athletic Communications<div><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/nDyhvd9D-Qhb3tgnY.html" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Rhule Psr 4-16-24 Cam 1" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule met with members of the media following the team’s spring practice on Tuesday.&nbsp;He spoke to how the team handled the scrimmage on Saturday, particularly the quarterback room.“I thought they were really good. It’s a really hard defense to go against. I thought we protected the ball well, which is the first thing. We’re on a mission to be in the positive territory in turnover margins. I think there was only one turnover on the day, through a lot of reps. I thought they handled all the pressures, I thought they adjusted to the different things. The biggest thing is just getting into the stadium for the first time. I put crowd noise on, so you can’t have coaches out there like ‘no, cut your split!’. Coaches are the worst, they always want to tell guys what to do. So I put crowd noise on so they couldn’t hear from the sideline. We just wanted to test the guys and see what they knew. There’s a lot of things to work on, but a lot of positive things. I think we’ve made a lot of strides in a short amount of time.”He talked about the transfer portal opening today and how he balances spring practice with the portal.“I think, if anybody on our team wants to go into the portal, it’s open today. That’s their right. Obviously, no one has yet. I don’t anticipate anybody going in. When we get done with spring, a couple guys will have a couple days to see if something is best for them. Our guys are really transparent. We’ve had players on our team already have people from other teams contact them. They’ll come in, walk in and say ‘coach, look at this’ and show us the text message. It’s a sad state of college football, but the problem isn’t the players. Let me start there, the problem isn’t the players. I love our guys. I want everyone to be here. But I also want them – we had guys transfer to other places last year – I’ve talked to their coaches, talked to them, and asked how they’re doing. Once you’ve played for me, you’ve played for me for life. Maybe it’s a unique challenge in terms of some guys, but we’re pretty transparent with our guys. If they want to come talk to us, we’re here to talk to them. I ask coaches after scrimmages to meet with guys one on one, I’m always available. I just don’t think it’s prudent – maybe this is pollyannaish – I don’t think it’s prudent for me to coach guys while thinking about the portal. The worst thing you can ever do for a young person is not have high standards for them and not push them to greatness. If you’re afraid of pushing them because they might go to the portal, then you probably don’t have the right guy anyway. Things will happen, good, bad, but we’re just going to coach the guys and try to get the team better and pour everything we have into our players, both on the field and off the field, and personally. If something happens, it happens.”Rhule discussed the physicality level during spring practice.“I don’t think about it. We practice. We’re not going to have a tag-off scrimmage. There’s a lot of days where we thud, we don’t tackle to the ground. Our tackling to the ground reps are at a minimum, but we’re 5-7. We’re 5-7 until we change that. We have an amazing fanbase and a lot of positive stuff around us all the time, excited for the new year. We’re 5-7 until we're not. If we were 11-1, I’d be like ‘hey, we lost a game,’ and if we were 12-0, I’d say ‘that doesn’t count.’ We are always going to practice physically. How do you master your craft in this game if you don’t do it? A lot of people win in a lot of different ways. I’m not in any way talking about anyone else. I’m just talking about for us – I want to take great young people, I want to watch them get a degree, maybe two degrees, have a great experience here, but I also want to develop pro players. And to me, lifting is great and running is great and teaching them the game is great, but they’ve got to practice and play. So we are really physical. We put the guardian caps on this year, which I’m really excited about, but we’re going to get guys banged up. Guys are going to get hurt. What I do believe – and I believe this with all my heart – if guys learn to play full speed, the injuries get reduced. We try to do everything we can – we put grass in – everything we can to minimize the injuries. We have some soft tissue stuff, we have some guys that got hurt from the season, but we’ve had nothing happen this year other than Leslie (Black) – and he’ll be back – that would affect the fall. Our job is to make sure we have a good team. We’re 5-7. We have to practice.”The Huskers will continue with spring practice on Thursday. The annual Red-White Spring game presented by FNBO is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. (CT). Tickets can be purchased on huskers.com or by calling the ticket office at 800-8-BIG RED.<div><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/6yGzHgDV-Qhb3tgnY.html" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Mcguire Psr 4-16-24 Cam 1" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/qXYcrzVQ-Qhb3tgnY.html" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Neyor Psr 4-16-24 Cam 1" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/84phc9Vm-Qhb3tgnY.html" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Bullock Psr 4-16-24 Cam 1" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Rhule shares post-scrimmage thoughts

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristian Pache hit a walk-off single with one out in the 10th inning after Bryce Harper made a leaping, run-saving catch in the top of the frame to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rockies-freeland-hurt-532d13a6fa0b25175e2cde2048119295">appeared to injure his right, non-throwing shoulder</a>&nbsp;while being used as a pinch-runner in the ninth inning.

Seranthony Domínguez (1-0) pitched a 1-2-3 10th inning. Harper made a leaping grab of Elehuris Montero’s liner that likely would’ve scored automatic runner Nolan Jones from second base.

With Bryson Stott starting on second base in the bottom of the frame, Whit Merrifield moved him to third with a sacrifice bunt. Jake Bird (0-1) got pinch-hitter Alec Bohm to ground out to the drawn-in shortstop before Pache laced the first pitch he saw to right field to score Stott. Pache was in the game after pinch-running for slugger Kyle Schwarber in the eighth.

After finishing with a club-record 103 losses last season, Colorado dropped to 4-13 to continue its struggles. The Rockies have scored first just once this season.

Monday’s game was played on a gorgeous, wind-free 77-degree evening after a slew of cold, rainy nights to start the home portion of Philadelphia’s season.

Freeland, Colorado’s opening day starter, entered with two outs and the game tied a 1-all after Elias Diaz doubled. He went to third on a wild pitch by Jeff Hoffman and then tried to score after another Hoffman pitch got past catcher J.T. Realmuto.

But Realmuto threw to Hoffman covering, who tagged out Freeland. The Rockies pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSPhilly/status/1780040716233642409">immediately grabbed his right shoulder,</a>&nbsp;which he used to brace himself during the slide, and headed to the clubhouse with a Colorado trainer.

Replays confirmed home-plate umpire D.J. Rayburn’s out call on the field.

The Rockies were short-handed with Kris Bryant (back stiffness) and Brendan Rodgers (illness) sidelined.

Freeland is 0-3 with a 13.21 ERA. He is not scheduled to pitch in this three-game series.

Every player on both clubs wore the No. 42 on his jersey as per&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-day-mlb-46a60b7baf151661fd6147e7feb0acdb">tradition on Jackie Robinson Day</a>&nbsp;in honor of Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier in baseball on April 15, 1947.

Philadelphia threatened in the eighth when Schwarber led off with a walk and went to second with no outs on a wild pitch by Jalen Beeks. But Beeks struck out Trea Turner and got Harper to fly out to right. Manager Bud Black then lifted Beeks for Nick Mears, who got Realmuto to line out to center.

Rockies: OF/INF Bryant was not in the lineup for the second straight day after getting injured on Saturday in Toronto when crashed into the outfield wall to make a catch. … 2B Rodgers was removed from the original lineup and replaced by Alan Trejo.

LHP Austin Gomber (0-0, 4.91) takes the mound for the Rockies against Philadelphia LHP Ranger Suárez (2-0, 2.65) in the second contest of the three-game set on Tuesday night.

<figure>
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 </figure>PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristian Pache hit a walk-off single with one out in the 10th inning after Bryce Harper made a leaping, run-saving catch in the top of the frame to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rockies-freeland-hurt-532d13a6fa0b25175e2cde2048119295">appeared to injure his right, non-throwing shoulder</a>&nbsp;while being used as a pinch-runner in the ninth inning.Harper also had an RBI single.Seranthony Domínguez (1-0) pitched a 1-2-3 10th inning. Harper made a leaping grab of Elehuris Montero’s liner that likely would’ve scored automatic runner Nolan Jones from second base.With Bryson Stott starting on second base in the bottom of the frame, Whit Merrifield moved him to third with a sacrifice bunt. Jake Bird (0-1) got pinch-hitter Alec Bohm to ground out to the drawn-in shortstop before Pache laced the first pitch he saw to right field to score Stott. Pache was in the game after pinch-running for slugger Kyle Schwarber in the eighth.After finishing with a club-record 103 losses last season, Colorado dropped to 4-13 to continue its struggles. The Rockies have scored first just once this season.Monday’s game was played on a gorgeous, wind-free 77-degree evening after a slew of cold, rainy nights to start the home portion of Philadelphia’s season.Freeland, Colorado’s opening day starter, entered with two outs and the game tied a 1-all after Elias Diaz doubled. He went to third on a wild pitch by Jeff Hoffman and then tried to score after another Hoffman pitch got past catcher J.T. Realmuto.But Realmuto threw to Hoffman covering, who tagged out Freeland. The Rockies pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSPhilly/status/1780040716233642409">immediately grabbed his right shoulder,</a>&nbsp;which he used to brace himself during the slide, and headed to the clubhouse with a Colorado trainer.Replays confirmed home-plate umpire D.J. Rayburn’s out call on the field.The Rockies were short-handed with Kris Bryant (back stiffness) and Brendan Rodgers (illness) sidelined.Freeland is 0-3 with a 13.21 ERA. He is not scheduled to pitch in this three-game series.Every player on both clubs wore the No. 42 on his jersey as per&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-day-mlb-46a60b7baf151661fd6147e7feb0acdb">tradition on Jackie Robinson Day</a>&nbsp;in honor of Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier in baseball on April 15, 1947.Philadelphia threatened in the eighth when Schwarber led off with a walk and went to second with no outs on a wild pitch by Jalen Beeks. But Beeks struck out Trea Turner and got Harper to fly out to right. Manager Bud Black then lifted Beeks for Nick Mears, who got Realmuto to line out to center.TRAINER’S ROOMRockies: OF/INF Bryant was not in the lineup for the second straight day after getting injured on Saturday in Toronto when crashed into the outfield wall to make a catch. … 2B Rodgers was removed from the original lineup and replaced by Alan Trejo.UP NEXTLHP Austin Gomber (0-0, 4.91) takes the mound for the Rockies against Philadelphia LHP Ranger Suárez (2-0, 2.65) in the second contest of the three-game set on Tuesday night.

Phillies rally to beat Rockies in 10; Freeland injured pinch-running on collision at home plate

Weekend High School Track Meet Results

Alliance Invite Boys Champion: Alliance Girls Champion: Chadron <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/545462/results">Full Results Link</a>

Western Trails Conference - at Mitchell HS Boys Champion: Mitchell Girls Champion: Bridgeport <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/538445/results">Full Results Link</a>

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 </figure>Weekend High School Track Meet ResultsAlliance Invite Boys Champion: Alliance Girls Champion: Chadron <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/545462/results">Full Results Link</a>Western Trails Conference - at Mitchell HS Boys Champion: Mitchell Girls Champion: Bridgeport <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/538445/results">Full Results Link</a>

Weekend High School Track Meet Results

TORONTO (AP) — José Berríos and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, Justin Turner had three hits and three RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Sunday for their second shutout victory of the season.

Turner opened the scoring with a two-out single in the first, doubled home a run in the third and added another two-out RBI single in the fifth against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland.

Turner is 8 for 10 with six RBIs against left-handed pitching this season.

“He’s special right now,” Berríos said. “What a ball player.”

The Blue Jays won their second straight series after losing the previous two.

Berríos (3-0) allowed two hits, both singles, walked two and struck out seven. He extended his scoreless innings streak to 15 2/3 and lowered his ERA from 1.45 to 1.05.

“We just couldn’t solve him,” Rockies manager Bud Black said.

Colorado’s Ryan McMahon said he briefly thought he would be hit by a Berríos pitch that he struck out looking at in the third.

“He wasn’t predictable at all,” McMahon said. “He was confident to throw anything in any count. You could feel his confidence out there."

Turner praised Berríos for toughening up with runners on base.

“When he gets into jams, his ability to pitch out of it has been spectacular,” Turner said.

Toronto’s Génesis Cabrera pitched a 1-2-3 eighth and Nate Pearson struck out the side in the ninth to hand Colorado its second shutout defeat of 2024.

Freeland (0-3) allowed four runs and seven hits in five innings, losing for the third time in four starts. Freeland walked two and struck out three. His ERA went from 16.03 to 13.21.

When Turner’s bloop single drove in George Springer in the bottom of the first, it marked the 15th time in 16 games this season that Colorado’s opponent had opened the scoring.

The Rockies have allowed 23 runs in the first inning this season.

The Rockies had a season-high 20 hits in Friday’s 12-4 win but the offense didn’t keep rolling. Colorado had seven hits in a 5-3 loss on Saturday before Berríos shut the Rockies down Sunday.

After striking out 15 times Saturday, the Rockies fanned 10 times in Sunday’s series finale.

“The last couple of nights we’ve punched out,” Black said. “We’ve got to do a little better job of really bearing down with two strikes, putting the ball in play.”

Springer had two hits and scored twice for Toronto while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added an RBI single.

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk reached base four times. Kirk walked twice and had two singles.

Rockies: OF Kris Bryant was held out of the starting lineup. Bryant left Saturday’s game in the fourth because of soreness in his right ribs and back. The 2016 NL MVP twisted and crashed into the outfield wall making a first-inning catch.

Rockies: RHP Cal Quantrill (0-2, 7.20 ERA) is expected to start Monday as Colorado opens a three-game series in Philadelphia. RHP Aaron Nola (0-1, 4.50) goes for the Phillies.

TORONTO (AP) — José Berríos and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, Justin Turner had three hits and three RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Sunday for their second shutout victory of the season.Turner opened the scoring with a two-out single in the first, doubled home a run in the third and added another two-out RBI single in the fifth against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland.Turner is 8 for 10 with six RBIs against left-handed pitching this season.“He’s special right now,” Berríos said. “What a ball player.”The Blue Jays won their second straight series after losing the previous two.Berríos (3-0) allowed two hits, both singles, walked two and struck out seven. He extended his scoreless innings streak to 15 2/3 and lowered his ERA from 1.45 to 1.05.“We just couldn’t solve him,” Rockies manager Bud Black said.Colorado’s Ryan McMahon said he briefly thought he would be hit by a Berríos pitch that he struck out looking at in the third.“He wasn’t predictable at all,” McMahon said. “He was confident to throw anything in any count. You could feel his confidence out there."Turner praised Berríos for toughening up with runners on base.“When he gets into jams, his ability to pitch out of it has been spectacular,” Turner said.Toronto’s Génesis Cabrera pitched a 1-2-3 eighth and Nate Pearson struck out the side in the ninth to hand Colorado its second shutout defeat of 2024.Freeland (0-3) allowed four runs and seven hits in five innings, losing for the third time in four starts. Freeland walked two and struck out three. His ERA went from 16.03 to 13.21.When Turner’s bloop single drove in George Springer in the bottom of the first, it marked the 15th time in 16 games this season that Colorado’s opponent had opened the scoring.The Rockies have allowed 23 runs in the first inning this season.The Rockies had a season-high 20 hits in Friday’s 12-4 win but the offense didn’t keep rolling. Colorado had seven hits in a 5-3 loss on Saturday before Berríos shut the Rockies down Sunday.After striking out 15 times Saturday, the Rockies fanned 10 times in Sunday’s series finale.“The last couple of nights we’ve punched out,” Black said. “We’ve got to do a little better job of really bearing down with two strikes, putting the ball in play.”Springer had two hits and scored twice for Toronto while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added an RBI single.Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk reached base four times. Kirk walked twice and had two singles.TRAINER’S ROOMRockies: OF Kris Bryant was held out of the starting lineup. Bryant left Saturday’s game in the fourth because of soreness in his right ribs and back. The 2016 NL MVP twisted and crashed into the outfield wall making a first-inning catch.UP NEXTRockies: RHP Cal Quantrill (0-2, 7.20 ERA) is expected to start Monday as Colorado opens a three-game series in Philadelphia. RHP Aaron Nola (0-1, 4.50) goes for the Phillies.

Rockies stumble in Sunday series finale at Toronto

By: John Murphy CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. -- Freshman Brooklyn Levin pitched a one-hit shutout victory to earn her first career win and propel Chadron State to a split on Sunday, falling 4-3 in game one before winning game two 3-0.

After also splitting Saturday's doubleheader, CSC improves to 7-35 overall and 7-25 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. The Cowgirls are now 13-25 overall and 9-25 in RMAC action.

The Eagles scored three late runs in game one but eventually fell 4-3.

New Mexico Highlands began scoring with two homers in the second inning, the first being two runs and the second a solo, making the score 3-0.

In the top of the fourth, the Cowgirls added one more run after a defensive error by CSC.

Chadron State began its comeback attempt in the bottom of the fourth. Lauren Zimmerman, a junior from Reno, Nevada, hit a single before being pinch ran for by Devyn Thornton.

After Thornton stole second, she was brought home by a Mackenzi Kroll double. The Cowgirl defense halted the threat from the Eagles, leaving the bases loaded.

The Eagles made the score 4-2 in the bottom of the fifth when Zimmerman brought Jaelyn Martinez, a sophomore from Aurora, Colorado, home with a sacrifice fly.  

CSC added one more run in the bottom of the sixth inning when Jessie Henchenski, a senior from Fort Collins, Colorado, hit a leadoff homer to center field to make the score 4-3.

Chadron State was unable to record another hit in the sixth inning. In the bottom of the seventh, runners were left stranded on first and second, ending the game 4-3 in the visitors favor.

Kenzi Garner, a junior from Broomfield, Colorado, received the complete game loss. She allowed four runs, three being earned, with three strikeouts and four walks.

The Eagles finished the game with three runs, nine hits and one error. Highlands had four runs, seven hits and two errors.

In game two, Levin, a freshman from Littleton, Colorado, only allowed one hit while striking out four batters and walking one in the complete game victory.

The Eagles had three runs and six hits in the win.

New Mexico Highlands only hit of the game was a two out single in the top of the third inning. The visitors next batter was retired.

With two outs and tied at zero entering the bottom of the fourth, Kroll, a senior from Brighton, Colorado, drew a walk. After a double by Henchenski that advanced Kroll to third, J'lyssa Martinez singled to center field to score the pair.

Martinez, a junior from Denver, Colorado, scored the third run of the inning when Jorja Sierra singled to left field, making the score 3-0.

Levin's lone walk occurred in the top of the fifth inning with one out. The Cowgirl's next batter struck out before the CSC defense used a fielder's choice for the third out.

Despite holding Chadron State to three runs, the Cowgirl's were unable to gain another base runner over the next two innings, ending the game 3-0 in CSC's favor.

Chadron State has its final road trip of the season next weekend. The Eagles will play Adams State in Alamosa, Colorado on Saturday and Sunday.

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 </figure>By: John Murphy CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. -- Freshman Brooklyn Levin pitched a one-hit shutout victory to earn her first career win and propel Chadron State to a split on Sunday, falling 4-3 in game one before winning game two 3-0.After also splitting Saturday's doubleheader, CSC improves to 7-35 overall and 7-25 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. The Cowgirls are now 13-25 overall and 9-25 in RMAC action.The Eagles scored three late runs in game one but eventually fell 4-3.New Mexico Highlands began scoring with two homers in the second inning, the first being two runs and the second a solo, making the score 3-0.In the top of the fourth, the Cowgirls added one more run after a defensive error by CSC.Chadron State began its comeback attempt in the bottom of the fourth. Lauren Zimmerman, a junior from Reno, Nevada, hit a single before being pinch ran for by Devyn Thornton.After Thornton stole second, she was brought home by a Mackenzi Kroll double. The Cowgirl defense halted the threat from the Eagles, leaving the bases loaded.The Eagles made the score 4-2 in the bottom of the fifth when Zimmerman brought Jaelyn Martinez, a sophomore from Aurora, Colorado, home with a sacrifice fly. CSC added one more run in the bottom of the sixth inning when Jessie Henchenski, a senior from Fort Collins, Colorado, hit a leadoff homer to center field to make the score 4-3.Chadron State was unable to record another hit in the sixth inning. In the bottom of the seventh, runners were left stranded on first and second, ending the game 4-3 in the visitors favor.Kenzi Garner, a junior from Broomfield, Colorado, received the complete game loss. She allowed four runs, three being earned, with three strikeouts and four walks.The Eagles finished the game with three runs, nine hits and one error. Highlands had four runs, seven hits and two errors.In game two, Levin, a freshman from Littleton, Colorado, only allowed one hit while striking out four batters and walking one in the complete game victory.The Eagles had three runs and six hits in the win.New Mexico Highlands only hit of the game was a two out single in the top of the third inning. The visitors next batter was retired.With two outs and tied at zero entering the bottom of the fourth, Kroll, a senior from Brighton, Colorado, drew a walk. After a double by Henchenski that advanced Kroll to third, J'lyssa Martinez singled to center field to score the pair.Martinez, a junior from Denver, Colorado, scored the third run of the inning when Jorja Sierra singled to left field, making the score 3-0.Levin's lone walk occurred in the top of the fifth inning with one out. The Cowgirl's next batter struck out before the CSC defense used a fielder's choice for the third out.Despite holding Chadron State to three runs, the Cowgirl's were unable to gain another base runner over the next two innings, ending the game 3-0 in CSC's favor.Chadron State has its final road trip of the season next weekend. The Eagles will play Adams State in Alamosa, Colorado on Saturday and Sunday.

🥎 Eagles split softball series with NM Highlands

No. 23 Nebraska dropped its first weekend series of the season, as the Huskers fell 6-4 at Rutgers on Sunday afternoon at Bainton Field.

Nebraska (23-10, 6-3 Big Ten) scored four runs on nine hits and an error, while Rutgers (22-13, 3-6 Big Ten) totaled six runs on 10 hits.

Ben Columbus and Case Sanderson pieced together two-hit games for the NU offense. Dylan Carey had a solo homer, while Cayden Brumbaugh, Cole Evans, Garrett Anglim and Riley Silva recorded one hit each.

Drew Christo pitched two innings, allowing one run on two hits in his eighth start of the season. Will Walsh dropped to 3-2 on the year after surrendering three runs on five hits in 2.2 innings of work. Evan Borst walked the lone batter he faced, while Jalen Worthley pitched 2.2 innings in relief for the Huskers.

Worthley allowed two runs on three hits, while Rans Sanders recorded the final two outs for the NU pitching staff.

Nebraska broke the scoreless tie in the second, plating a run on a pair of hits to grab a 1-0 advantage. Columbus singled through the left side, while Anglim drew a full-count walk to put runners on first and second with no outs.

Silva loaded the bases with a one-out infield single, setting up Brumbaugh’s sacrifice fly to right field that scored Columbus.

Evans led off the third with a full-count walk and later came around to score on Columbus’ RBI single to right-center, doubling the Big Red’s lead to 2-0.

The Scarlet Knights got the run back in the bottom of the third after a leadoff walk, followed by an RBI double down the left-field line.

Carey opened the fourth inning with a 409-foot solo homer into the left-field berm to give the NU offense its third consecutive inning with a run across the board.

Rutgers locked the game at three in the bottom of the fourth with two runs behind four hits in the inning. A one-out solo homer brought the Scarlet Knights within a run, while three consecutive singles brought the game to a tie at three through four innings.

A leadoff single, followed by two plunked batters with two outs loaded the bases for Rutgers in the fifth inning. Borst replaced Walsh on the mound and walked the lone batter he faced on four pitches to give the Scarlet Knights a 4-3 lead. Worthley took the place of Borst and induced a groundout to second to get out of the jam for the Huskers.

The Huskers threatened in the seventh after two-out singles from Evans and Sanderson had runners on first and third for the Big Red, but the Scarlet Knights escaped the damage with a groundout to the shortstop.

Rutgers doubled the lead to 5-3 in the bottom of the seventh with a solo home run from Johnny Volpe.

Anglim’s one-out single through the left side, followed by a four-pitch walk to Carey had runners on first and second for the Huskers in the eighth. Consecutive passed balls brought home Anglim and brought Nebraska within 5-4 with runners on first and third with two outs. A groundout to shortstop prevented the Big Red from plating the tying run.

The Scarlet Knights added an insurance run in the bottom of the eighth with an RBI fielder’s choice to third, which stretched the Rutgers lead to 6-4.

Nebraska returns to action with a midweek tilt vs. Creighton at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Tuesday, April 16. First pitch between the Huskers and Bluejays is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNo. 23 Nebraska dropped its first weekend series of the season, as the Huskers fell 6-4 at Rutgers on Sunday afternoon at Bainton Field.Nebraska (23-10, 6-3 Big Ten) scored four runs on nine hits and an error, while Rutgers (22-13, 3-6 Big Ten) totaled six runs on 10 hits.Ben Columbus and Case Sanderson pieced together two-hit games for the NU offense. Dylan Carey had a solo homer, while Cayden Brumbaugh, Cole Evans, Garrett Anglim and Riley Silva recorded one hit each.Drew Christo pitched two innings, allowing one run on two hits in his eighth start of the season. Will Walsh dropped to 3-2 on the year after surrendering three runs on five hits in 2.2 innings of work. Evan Borst walked the lone batter he faced, while Jalen Worthley pitched 2.2 innings in relief for the Huskers.Worthley allowed two runs on three hits, while Rans Sanders recorded the final two outs for the NU pitching staff.Nebraska broke the scoreless tie in the second, plating a run on a pair of hits to grab a 1-0 advantage. Columbus singled through the left side, while Anglim drew a full-count walk to put runners on first and second with no outs.Silva loaded the bases with a one-out infield single, setting up Brumbaugh’s sacrifice fly to right field that scored Columbus.Evans led off the third with a full-count walk and later came around to score on Columbus’ RBI single to right-center, doubling the Big Red’s lead to 2-0.The Scarlet Knights got the run back in the bottom of the third after a leadoff walk, followed by an RBI double down the left-field line.Carey opened the fourth inning with a 409-foot solo homer into the left-field berm to give the NU offense its third consecutive inning with a run across the board.Rutgers locked the game at three in the bottom of the fourth with two runs behind four hits in the inning. A one-out solo homer brought the Scarlet Knights within a run, while three consecutive singles brought the game to a tie at three through four innings.A leadoff single, followed by two plunked batters with two outs loaded the bases for Rutgers in the fifth inning. Borst replaced Walsh on the mound and walked the lone batter he faced on four pitches to give the Scarlet Knights a 4-3 lead. Worthley took the place of Borst and induced a groundout to second to get out of the jam for the Huskers.The Huskers threatened in the seventh after two-out singles from Evans and Sanderson had runners on first and third for the Big Red, but the Scarlet Knights escaped the damage with a groundout to the shortstop.Rutgers doubled the lead to 5-3 in the bottom of the seventh with a solo home run from Johnny Volpe.Anglim’s one-out single through the left side, followed by a four-pitch walk to Carey had runners on first and second for the Huskers in the eighth. Consecutive passed balls brought home Anglim and brought Nebraska within 5-4 with runners on first and third with two outs. A groundout to shortstop prevented the Big Red from plating the tying run.The Scarlet Knights added an insurance run in the bottom of the eighth with an RBI fielder’s choice to third, which stretched the Rutgers lead to 6-4.Nebraska returns to action with a midweek tilt vs. Creighton at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Tuesday, April 16. First pitch between the Huskers and Bluejays is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

Huskers baseball drops series at Rutgers

Lindsey Thiele shot a final-round 75 (+3) to take 28th individually and lead four Husker women's golfers in the top 30 at the Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday.

Thiele's final-round 75 was added to Saturday rounds of 74 and 78, as the senior from Wahoo, Neb., closed with a three-round score of 227 (+11) on the par-72, 6,319-yard layout of the Scarlet Course.

Thiele finished one stroke in front of teammates Miu Takahashi, Michaela Vavrova and Arden Louchheim, who all tied for 29th in the 75-player field with 54-hole scores of 228 (+12).

Takahashi, a junior from Nasu-Machi, Japan, produced Nebraska's second-best round of the day with a 76 (+4) on Sunday, while Louchheim added a 78. Vavrova managed a 79 as Nebraska's fourth counting score in the six-count-four format. As a team, the Huskers closed with a 308 (+20) in the final round to end the tournament in 10th at 911 (305-298-308).

The hosts from Ohio State ran away with the team title by 20 strokes with a three-round total of 857 (-7), including a final-round 283. Caley McGinty led a Buckeye sweep of the top spots by taking medalist honors with a 210 (-6) to claim a four-stroke win over teammates Kary Hollenbaugh and Faith Choi, who tied for second at 214 (-2). Kailie Vongsaga added a tie for ninth to put four Buckeyes in the top 10 in the final individual standings.

Michigan State finished second at 877 (+13), while Purdue took third at 877.

Nebraska returns to action next weekend when the Huskers travel to Bulle Rock Golf Club in Havre de Grace, Md., for the Big Ten Championship (April 19-21).

Therese Hession Buckeye InvitationalApril 13-14, 2024Columbus, OhioScarlet Course (Par 72, 6,319 Yards)

Final Team Results1. Ohio State - 291-283-283=857 (-7)2. Michigan State - 291-291-295=877 (+13)3. Purdue - 297-297-287=881 (+17)4. Indiana - 301-292-296=889 (+25)5. Wisconsin - 298-296-299=893 (+29)6. Kent State - 295-297-303=895 (+31)7. Minnesota - 309-295-297=901 (+37)8. Illinois - 302-305-299=906 (+42)9. Rutgers - 298-306-306=910 (+46)10. Nebraska - 305-298-308=911 (+47)11. Penn State - 303-308-302=913 (+49)12. Iowa - 317-295-305=917 (+53)

Final Individual Results1. Caley McGinty, Ohio State - 71-68-71=210 (-6)T2. Faith Choi, Ohio State - 74-71-69=214 (-2)T2. Kary Hollenbaugh, Ohio State - 73-70-71=214 (-2)T4. Momo Sugiyama, Purdue - 72-75-70=217 (+1)T4. Paula Balanzategui, Michigan State - 73-73-71=217 (+1)T4. Veronika Kedronova, Kent State - 70-72-75=217 (+1)T7. Ashley Kozlowski, Purdue - 74-74-70=218 (+2)T7. Katie Lu, Michigan State - 72-72-74=218 (+2)T9. Kailie Vongsaga, Ohio State - 73-74-72=219 (+3)T9. Caroline Craig, Indiana - 77-69-73=219 (+3)

Nebraska Individuals28. Lindsey Thiele - 74-78-75=227 (+11)T29. Miu Takahashi - 78-74-76=228 (+12)T29. Michaela Vavrova - 76-73-79=228 (+12)T29. Arden Louchheim - 77-73-78=228 (+12)T63. Lena Hassert - 78-80-80=238 (+22)75. Sydney Harz - 81-0-0hiele Leads Four Huskers in Top 30 at Ohio State

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLindsey Thiele shot a final-round 75 (+3) to take 28th individually and lead four Husker women's golfers in the top 30 at the Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday.Thiele's final-round 75 was added to Saturday rounds of 74 and 78, as the senior from Wahoo, Neb., closed with a three-round score of 227 (+11) on the par-72, 6,319-yard layout of the Scarlet Course.Thiele finished one stroke in front of teammates Miu Takahashi, Michaela Vavrova and Arden Louchheim, who all tied for 29th in the 75-player field with 54-hole scores of 228 (+12).Takahashi, a junior from Nasu-Machi, Japan, produced Nebraska's second-best round of the day with a 76 (+4) on Sunday, while Louchheim added a 78. Vavrova managed a 79 as Nebraska's fourth counting score in the six-count-four format. As a team, the Huskers closed with a 308 (+20) in the final round to end the tournament in 10th at 911 (305-298-308).The hosts from Ohio State ran away with the team title by 20 strokes with a three-round total of 857 (-7), including a final-round 283. Caley McGinty led a Buckeye sweep of the top spots by taking medalist honors with a 210 (-6) to claim a four-stroke win over teammates Kary Hollenbaugh and Faith Choi, who tied for second at 214 (-2). Kailie Vongsaga added a tie for ninth to put four Buckeyes in the top 10 in the final individual standings.Michigan State finished second at 877 (+13), while Purdue took third at 877.Nebraska returns to action next weekend when the Huskers travel to Bulle Rock Golf Club in Havre de Grace, Md., for the Big Ten Championship (April 19-21).Therese Hession Buckeye InvitationalApril 13-14, 2024Columbus, OhioScarlet Course (Par 72, 6,319 Yards)Final Team Results1. Ohio State - 291-283-283=857 (-7)2. Michigan State - 291-291-295=877 (+13)3. Purdue - 297-297-287=881 (+17)4. Indiana - 301-292-296=889 (+25)5. Wisconsin - 298-296-299=893 (+29)6. Kent State - 295-297-303=895 (+31)7. Minnesota - 309-295-297=901 (+37)8. Illinois - 302-305-299=906 (+42)9. Rutgers - 298-306-306=910 (+46)10. Nebraska - 305-298-308=911 (+47)11. Penn State - 303-308-302=913 (+49)12. Iowa - 317-295-305=917 (+53)Final Individual Results1. Caley McGinty, Ohio State - 71-68-71=210 (-6)T2. Faith Choi, Ohio State - 74-71-69=214 (-2)T2. Kary Hollenbaugh, Ohio State - 73-70-71=214 (-2)T4. Momo Sugiyama, Purdue - 72-75-70=217 (+1)T4. Paula Balanzategui, Michigan State - 73-73-71=217 (+1)T4. Veronika Kedronova, Kent State - 70-72-75=217 (+1)T7. Ashley Kozlowski, Purdue - 74-74-70=218 (+2)T7. Katie Lu, Michigan State - 72-72-74=218 (+2)T9. Kailie Vongsaga, Ohio State - 73-74-72=219 (+3)T9. Caroline Craig, Indiana - 77-69-73=219 (+3)Nebraska Individuals28. Lindsey Thiele - 74-78-75=227 (+11)T29. Miu Takahashi - 78-74-76=228 (+12)T29. Michaela Vavrova - 76-73-79=228 (+12)T29. Arden Louchheim - 77-73-78=228 (+12)T63. Lena Hassert - 78-80-80=238 (+22)75. Sydney Harz - 81-0-0hiele Leads Four Huskers in Top 30 at Ohio State

Thiele leads four Huskers in top 30 at Ohio State

The Nebraska softball team erased a late five-run deficit and rallied for a 7-6 win over Rutgers in eight innings Sunday in a series-clinching victory for the Big Red.

Nebraska trailed 6-1 before tying the game with a five-run sixth inning. In the eighth, Peyton Cody drove in Billie Andrews with the winning run with a two-out RBI single. Sarah Harness then worked around a two-out walk in the bottom of the eighth to wrap up the win.

With the victory, Nebraska improved to 25-16 on the season and moved to 8-3 in Big Ten play, including a 5-1 record on the road.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska softball team erased a late five-run deficit and rallied for a 7-6 win over Rutgers in eight innings Sunday in a series-clinching victory for the Big Red.Nebraska trailed 6-1 before tying the game with a five-run sixth inning. In the eighth, Peyton Cody drove in Billie Andrews with the winning run with a two-out RBI single. Sarah Harness then worked around a two-out walk in the bottom of the eighth to wrap up the win.With the victory, Nebraska improved to 25-16 on the season and moved to 8-3 in Big Ten play, including a 5-1 record on the road.Cody finished with two RBIs including the game-winner. Samantha Bland tied the game with a two-out, two-run double in the sixth inning and was 3-for-5 with a pair of RBIs.&nbsp;Nebraska finished with 11 hits in the game and overcame stranding 11 base runners.The comeback was made possible thanks to a terrific relief outing from Harness. She entered the game in the fourth inning and allowed one run on just two hits in 5.0 innings. Harness (5-3) retired 11 of the final 12 batters. Kaylin Kinney started and allowed five runs (three earned) on three hits in 3.0-plus innings.Mattie Boyd (15-7) took the loss, throwing a complete game. She gave up 11 hits but only three of the seven runs she allowed were earned. Rutgers fell to 26-18 with the loss and dropped to 8-6 in conference play.Nebraska gave up four runs in the first three innings despite only allowing just one hit - a single.Meanwhile Nebraska was frustrated by early missed opportunities offensively. The Huskers stranded two runners in the first inning and left another runner in the second. NU then stranded runners at second and third in the third inning.Trailing 4-0 after three innings, Caitlynn Neal cut the lead to 4-1 when she led off the top of the fourth inning with a home run. Bella Bacon followed with a single and Ava Bredwell drew a one-out walk to put runners on first and second with one out. After a fly out, Katelyn Caneda lined a single to right field and Sydney Gray thought she had scored on the play but was ruled out at home plate to end the inning.Rutgers answered the run in the bottom of the fourth. A double, a bunt single and an RBI single plated a run as the Scarlet Knights pushed their lead to 5-1.A solo home run then pushed the lead to 6-1 after five innings.Nebraska tied the game with five runs in the top of the sixth aided by a pair of Rutgers errors. Neal drew a leadoff walk before an error put Huskers on first and second with no outs. Gray then hit an RBI double off the wall in left to score Neal and cut the lead to 6-2. With one out, Billie Andrews won a 10-pitch at bat by drawing a walk to load the bases. Another error on an RBI fielder's choice from Caneda cut the lead to 6-3 and kept the bases loaded. A fielder's choice brought home another run to make it 6-4. Bland then hit a two-run double to center field that scored pinch runner Mckinley Malecha and Billie Andrews to tie the game.After Harness retired Rutgers in order in the bottom of the seventh, Billie Andrews drew a one-out walk in the top of the eighth. Caneda then put down a sacrifice bunt to move Andrews to second base with two outs before Cody came through with an RBI single over the center fielder's head that gave Nebraska its first lead of the game at 7-6. Bland and Brooke Andrews followed with singles to load the bases but the Huskers could not add to their lead.In the bottom of the eighth, Harness retired the first two batters before issuing a two-out walk. With the tying run on first base and the winning run at the plate, Harness coaxed a pop out to end the game.Nebraska remains on the road next weekend, when the Huskers travel to Ann Arbor for a three-game series with the Michigan Wolverines.Post-Game Notes<ul>
 <li>Nebraska played its seventh extra-inning game of the season, including its second straight Sunday extra-inning game.</li><li>The Huskers improved to 4-3 in extra-inning games this season.</li><li>By rallying from a five-run deficit, the Huskers have now come from behind in 15 of their 24 wins this season.</li><li>NU won when trailing after five innings for just the third time this season.</li><li>Caitlynn Neal homered, her second home run in four games. In her last five games, Neal has produced 10 RBIs.</li><li>Billie Andrews scored both the game-tying and game-winning runs.</li>
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