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Nebraska Baseball Triumphs in Ninth-Inning Rally Against USC
2025-03-23

In a thrilling conclusion, Nebraska baseball staged an impressive comeback to secure victory over the University of Southern California. With two outs in the ninth inning, the Huskers managed to score two crucial runs, ultimately defeating USC 6-5 at Great Park in Irvine, California. This win improves Nebraska's season record to 10-12 and 2-6 within the Big Ten Conference, while USC's overall record drops to 13-9 with a 3-5 conference standing.

Trailing by one run in the top of the ninth inning, Nebraska's Devin Nunez stepped up to the plate with bases loaded and two outs. Demonstrating remarkable composure, the freshman delivered a single through the middle of the infield, driving in both Cael Frost and Jaron Cotton to take the lead. The momentum shifted significantly with this decisive play, setting the stage for a tense final frame.

In the bottom of the ninth, USC attempted a counterattack by placing two runners on base early in the inning. However, Nebraska pitcher Luke Broderick quickly regained control, striking out the next batter. Following an infield fly, USC's poor base running resulted in a double play, effectively ending the game in Nebraska's favor.

The Huskers recorded seven hits throughout the match, with Nunez leading the charge by going 2-for-4 at the plate. His timely hitting proved instrumental in securing Nebraska's hard-fought victory.

This weekend's series concludes Sunday at 2 p.m. Central Daylight Time, airing on B1G+. Fans can stay updated on all Husker sports news by following Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI, subscribing to HuskerMax on YouTube, and visiting HuskerMax.com regularly.

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