30-04-2025
Swansen delivers game-winner in ninth for Nebraska's 7-6 victory over Kansas State
Swansen delivers game-winner in ninth for Nebraska's 7-6 victory over Kansas State
Nebraska (22-23) and Kansas State (26-19) met in Lincoln for a midweek single-game clash on Tuesday night. The Huskers took the win on the night, ending the game with a massive three-run double to win 7-6.
Gabe Swansen delivered the game-winning hit with two outs, sending the ball down the left-field line to bring in Cayden Brumbaugh, Robby Bolin and Dylan Carey for the win.
Nebraska entered the bottom of the ninth after surrendering four straight runs to the Wildcats. Kansas State took the lead in the seventh, going up 5-4, responding to the Huskers' three runs in the sixth.
Even after the Wildcats added one more run in the ninth, Nebraska rallied to get the win.
The Huskers finished with nine hits for six RBIs and also scored following a bunt and a throwing error. Kansas State delivered six hits for five RBIs.
Dylan Carey finished 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the team in hits, while Swansen led in RBIs with three off his game-winning blast. Case Sanderson drove in two runs off his lone hit in the sixth: A two-run RBI single. Hogan Helligso followed Sanderson in the sixth, striking his only hit of the game for an RBI.
Gavin Blachowicz (3-0) got the win at the mound for Nebraska, punching out the final two batters in the ninth. Tucker Timmerman started the game, pitching 2.2 innings and allowing one run off two hits while striking out two.
Nebraska remains home for its next series, welcoming Minnesota for a three-game conference clash starting on Friday night. The first pitch is set for 6:00 p.m. CT on B1G+.
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