Freshman Nick Bowron Leads Creighton Bluejays' Ninth Inning Rally

Bowron's game-winning RBI single caps off a three-run comeback to defeat Sacramento State 4-3 on Sunday.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:38pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the final moments of a baseball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of color representing the players, field, and action on the diamond.Creighton's dramatic ninth-inning comeback victory over Sacramento State showcases the team's resilience and fighting spirit.Creighton Today

Freshman Nick Bowron hit a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead the Creighton Bluejays to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Sacramento State Hornets on Sunday. The Bluejays trailed 3-1 entering the final frame before scoring three runs to steal the win and take two of three games in the weekend series.

Why it matters

The Bluejays' dramatic ninth-inning rally showcased the team's resilience and ability to battle back from a late deficit, a valuable trait as they look to make a push in conference play. Bowron's heroics also highlighted the contributions of Creighton's talented freshman class.

The details

Creighton took an early 1-0 lead on Bowron's RBI single in the second inning, but Sacramento State responded with two runs in the third and another in the eighth to build a 3-1 advantage. However, the Bluejays refused to go quietly, scoring three runs in the bottom of the ninth to complete the comeback. Teddy Deters reached base after being hit by a pitch, and Ben North drew a walk to set the stage for Isaac Wachsmann's RBI single that made it 3-2. Connor Capece then hit a sacrifice fly to tie the game, and Bowron delivered the game-winning hit to give Creighton the victory.

  • Bowron hit an RBI single in the second inning to give Creighton a 1-0 lead.
  • Sacramento State scored two runs in the third inning to take a 2-1 lead.
  • The Hornets added an insurance run in the top of the eighth inning to make it 3-1.
  • Creighton scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to win 4-3.

The players

Nick Bowron

A freshman infielder for the Creighton Bluejays who hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to complete the comeback victory.

Isaac Wachsmann

A Creighton player who hit an RBI single in the ninth inning to make the score 3-2 and also stole a base to put the Bluejays in position to tie the game.

Connor Capece

A Creighton player who hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to tie the game at 3-3.

Matt Goldenbaum

The Creighton closer who recorded the final five outs of the game to earn the victory.

Trevor Wilson

The Sacramento State reliever who suffered the loss after giving up Creighton's three-run rally in the ninth inning.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for our team. We never gave up and kept battling until the end. Nick's hit was the perfect way to cap off the comeback.”

— Isaac Wachsmann, Creighton Player

What’s next

Creighton will look to build on this dramatic victory when they face in-state rival Nebraska on Tuesday at 6 pm in Omaha.

The takeaway

Creighton's thrilling ninth-inning rally showcased the team's resilience and ability to fight back from late deficits, a valuable trait that could serve them well as they aim to make a push in conference play this season.