Huskers Rout Penn State 13-1 Behind Buck's Slam, Jasa's 11 Ks

Nebraska cruises to run-rule victory in Big Ten baseball action

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:43pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college baseball game, with overlapping planes of bright red, white, and blue colors representing the uniforms of the competing teams.Nebraska's decisive victory over Penn State showcases the Huskers' offensive firepower and pitching prowess as they continue their pursuit of a Big Ten title.Lincoln Today

Jett Buck's grand slam highlighted a five-run first inning and Carson Jasa struck out a career-high 11 batters across seven innings to lead No. 19 Nebraska to a 13-1 run-rule win in seven innings against Penn State on Saturday evening at Hawks Field.

Why it matters

The dominant victory keeps Nebraska near the top of the Big Ten standings as they continue their push for a conference title and NCAA tournament berth. Jasa's dominant pitching performance and Buck's big offensive game were key factors in the Huskers' lopsided win.

The details

Nebraska scored 13 runs on 11 hits, while Penn State managed just one run on four hits. Buck finished 2-for-4 with a grand slam and six RBIs, and Jasa improved to 6-1 on the season by striking out 11 batters across seven innings while allowing one run on four hits.

  • Nebraska scored five runs in the first inning.
  • The Huskers added two more runs in the second inning.
  • Penn State scored its lone run in the third inning.
  • Nebraska tacked on five more runs between the third and fifth innings.
  • The game ended in the seventh inning due to the run rule.

The players

Jett Buck

A Nebraska outfielder who hit a grand slam and drove in six runs in the game.

Carson Jasa

The Nebraska pitcher who struck out a career-high 11 batters over seven innings to earn the win.

Mac Moyer

A Nebraska player who went 2-for-3 with three runs scored.

Will Jesske

A Nebraska player who was 2-for-2 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored.

Preston Freeman

A Nebraska player who hit a two-RBI double in the fifth inning.

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What’s next

Nebraska and Penn State will conclude their series on Sunday afternoon with a 1 p.m. first pitch at Hawks Field.

The takeaway

Nebraska's dominant performance, led by Buck's big bat and Jasa's overpowering pitching, keeps the Huskers near the top of the Big Ten standings as they continue their push for a conference title and NCAA tournament berth.