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Nebraska baseball storms back to win game 1; run-rules Penn State in game 2 of doubleheader
Tucker Timmerman's relief pitching helps Nebraska overcome early deficit in game 1, while Jett Buck's grand slam powers Huskers in game 2 rout
Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:40am
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The Nebraska baseball team rallied from an early 4-run deficit to win the first game of a doubleheader against Penn State 8-7, with Tucker Timmerman tossing 4 shutout innings in relief. In the second game, Jett Buck hit a grand slam in a 5-run first inning as Nebraska run-ruled Penn State 13-1 in 7 innings.
Why it matters
This doubleheader sweep keeps Nebraska's strong start to the Big Ten season going, as they improve to 10-1 in conference play. The Huskers are ranked #19 nationally and are looking to make a push for the NCAA Tournament after missing out last year. The team's offensive firepower and strong pitching performances in these two games demonstrate their potential to compete for a Big Ten title.
The details
In game 1, Nebraska overcame a 5-1 deficit with a 4-run 4th inning, tying the game at 7-7 in the 6th. Rhett Stokes then delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the 7th to give Nebraska the 8-7 win. Tucker Timmerman earned the win in relief, retiring 12 of 14 batters faced. In game 2, Jett Buck's grand slam highlighted a 5-run 1st inning as Nebraska run-ruled Penn State 13-1 in 7 innings. Carson Jasa struck out a career-high 11 batters in 7 strong innings on the mound for the Huskers.
- Nebraska and Penn State concluded their series on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
- Game 1 of the doubleheader was played on Saturday afternoon.
- Game 2 of the doubleheader was played on Saturday evening.
The players
Tucker Timmerman
A relief pitcher who earned the win in game 1 by tossing 4 shutout innings.
Jett Buck
A Nebraska player who hit a grand slam in the 1st inning of game 2 to power the Huskers' 13-1 run-rule victory.
Carson Jasa
The Nebraska pitcher who struck out a career-high 11 batters across 7 innings to earn the win in game 2.
Rhett Stokes
A Nebraska player who went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI in the game 1 comeback win.
Mac Moyer
A Nebraska player who hit a 2-run homer in game 1 and scored 3 runs in game 2.
What’s next
Nebraska and Penn State will conclude their series on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Hawks Field in Lincoln.
The takeaway
Nebraska's ability to rally from an early deficit in game 1 and then dominate game 2 with their offensive firepower and strong pitching performance demonstrates the Huskers' potential to compete for a Big Ten title this season. Their 10-1 conference record so far puts them in a strong position heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
