The Nebraska baseball team secured an 8-5 victory over Rutgers in the series opener at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Friday night. The Huskers took the lead in the fifth inning with a two-RBI single from Riley Silva and never relinquished it. The game featured strong pitching from the Huskers, who shut out Rutgers in the final seven innings to secure the win.
Silva’s clutch hit proved to be the turning point in the game, as Nebraska’s offense continued to produce runs throughout the night. The win gives Nebraska a strong start to the series against Rutgers and sets the tone for the rest of the weekend.
Fans at Haymarket Park were treated to an exciting game, with both teams battling hard until the final out. Nebraska’s defense also played a key role in securing the win, making crucial plays to keep Rutgers off the scoreboard in the later innings.
With this victory, Nebraska improves their record and looks to carry the momentum into the remaining games of the series.
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