Nebraska Baseball Achieves Historic Sweep Over No. 12 USC
Nebraska baseball sweeps No. 12 USC in 16-6 victory
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Nebraska baseball secured a dominant 16-6 victory against No. 12 USC, completing a three-game sweep for the first time since 2015. The series set a Big Ten record with 21,383 fans in attendance, showcasing impressive performances from players like Drew Grego and Mac Moyer, who each hit home runs.
- 01Nebraska baseball swept No. 12 USC, winning 16-6.
- 02This marks Nebraska's first ranked sweep since 2015.
- 03The series attracted a record 21,383 fans for a Big Ten home series.
- 04Drew Grego and Mac Moyer each hit home runs and drove in four RBIs.
- 05Ty Horn earned the win, pitching 5.0 innings with four strikeouts.
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In a remarkable performance, Nebraska baseball (31-9, 15-3) defeated No. 12 USC (30-11, 13-8) 16-6, completing a three-game sweep on Sunday. This victory marks the Huskers' first ranked sweep since 2015 and set a program record with 21,383 fans attending the series. After trailing 5-2 in the second inning, Nebraska outscored USC 14-1, securing the win with a six-run sixth inning. Key players included Drew Grego and Mac Moyer, both going 2-for-5 with home runs and a total of four RBIs each. Dylan Carey also shone, finishing 4-for-5 and falling just a triple short of a cycle. On the mound, Ty Horn (2-1) earned the win with 5.0 innings pitched, striking out four batters while allowing just one run. Nebraska will next face No. 18 Kansas in a midweek matchup on Tuesday.
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This victory boosts Nebraska's confidence and standing in the Big Ten, enhancing their prospects for postseason play.
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