ANN ARBOR, Mich. (KMTV) — Brice Matthews hit a two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to help the Nebraska baseball team beat Michigan in the series opener in Ann Arbor on Friday, 3-1.
Hit and run? Nah.
— Nebraska Baseball (@Husker_Baseball) April 7, 2023
HIT AND HOME RUN. pic.twitter.com/bFL7Lr750A
Casey Burnham also blasted his first homer as a Husker with a solo shot in the 3rd inning.
First #Huskers HR for Casey Burnham! 👏 pic.twitter.com/TWsHeRTiAT
— Nebraska Baseball (@Husker_Baseball) April 7, 2023
Emmett Olson pitched 7.2 innings for NU giving up just one earned run on two hits while striking out eight.
The Big Red improved to 17-9-1 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play.
Game two of the series is set for Saturday at 1 PM on BTN+.