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Baseball to Host Nebraska on Tuesday
3/20/2023 9:38:00 PM | Baseball
Omaha, Neb -- Creighton Baseball's 2023 season kicks into high gear on Tuesday, March 21 as the Bluejays host Nebraska in the first of three meetings between the rivals.
Probable Pitching Matchups (2023 Stats)
Tuesday, March 21   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
NU - Jackson Brockett (So.-LHP)Â Â Â 0.84Â Â Â 1-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 2Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 10.2Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 1Â Â Â 1Â Â Â 1Â Â Â 9
CU - Dominic Cancellieri (Jr.-LHP)Â Â Â 4.91Â Â Â 0-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 7.1Â Â Â 6Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 5Â Â Â 12
Series History: Creighton Trails Nebraska 92-50-2
Creighton has won six of the last seven meetings with the Huskers, including the only meeting in 2022.
Last 10 Meeting
4/4/17   at Nebraska   L    6-14
4/18/17   Nebraska   W   5-2
5/10/17   Nebraska   L   0-4
3/27/18   Nebraska   W   3-1
4/24/18   at Nebraska   W   12-9
5/8/18   Nebraska   W   5-4
3/26/19   Nebraska   L   3-6
4/9/19   at Nebraska   W   10-2
4/23/19   Nebraska   W   2-1
3/29/22   Nebraska   W   3-2
Scouting the Huskers: 11-6-1
Similar to the Bluejays, Nebraska was forced to relocate its home series last weekend. The Huskers moved their series with Nicholls to Manhattan, Kansas last weekend. Nebraska earned the series win by sweeping a doubleheader on Friday, but dropped the finale on Sunday.
Nebraska enters the battle with Creighton on Tuesday with a team batting average of .332, led by a pair hitting over .400. The tandem of Max Anderson (.438) and Brice Mathews (.424) have started every game and combine for 50 RBI.
On the mound Nebraska has a 4.97 ERA, but Tuesday night starter Jackson Brockett boasts a sterling 0.84 ERA over 10.2 innings.
Scouting the Bluejays: 7-7
Creighton enters the Husker contest at 7-7. The Bluejays
As a team the Bluejays are hitting .261, led by Nolan
Clifford (.383) and Nolan Sailors (.345).
On the bump the Bluejays bring a 6.23 ERA into the game on Tuesday. Dominic Cancellieri will get his first start of the season.
Ben North Enters First Nebraska Battle with 11-game Reached Base Streak
Bluejay freshman Ben North enters the game with Nebraska with an 11-game reached base streak. North's streak
began against Coastal Carolina despite his average falling to a season-low of .053 with a hit by pitch. After being plunked in the first two games of the streak, North has pushed his average up to a season-high .264 entering Tuesday's game.
Nebraska vs. Creighton
March 21 @ 6:00 p.m.
Live Stats: https://creighton.statbroadcast.com
TV: Nebraska Public Media
Radio: 1180 AM
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March 21 @ 6:00 p.m.
Live Stats: https://creighton.statbroadcast.com
TV: Nebraska Public Media
Radio: 1180 AM
Probable Pitching Matchups (2023 Stats)
Tuesday, March 21   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
NU - Jackson Brockett (So.-LHP)Â Â Â 0.84Â Â Â 1-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 2Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 10.2Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 1Â Â Â 1Â Â Â 1Â Â Â 9
CU - Dominic Cancellieri (Jr.-LHP)Â Â Â 4.91Â Â Â 0-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 7.1Â Â Â 6Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 5Â Â Â 12
Series History: Creighton Trails Nebraska 92-50-2
Creighton has won six of the last seven meetings with the Huskers, including the only meeting in 2022.
Last 10 Meeting
4/4/17   at Nebraska   L    6-14
4/18/17   Nebraska   W   5-2
5/10/17   Nebraska   L   0-4
3/27/18   Nebraska   W   3-1
4/24/18   at Nebraska   W   12-9
5/8/18   Nebraska   W   5-4
3/26/19   Nebraska   L   3-6
4/9/19   at Nebraska   W   10-2
4/23/19   Nebraska   W   2-1
3/29/22   Nebraska   W   3-2
Scouting the Huskers: 11-6-1
Similar to the Bluejays, Nebraska was forced to relocate its home series last weekend. The Huskers moved their series with Nicholls to Manhattan, Kansas last weekend. Nebraska earned the series win by sweeping a doubleheader on Friday, but dropped the finale on Sunday.
Nebraska enters the battle with Creighton on Tuesday with a team batting average of .332, led by a pair hitting over .400. The tandem of Max Anderson (.438) and Brice Mathews (.424) have started every game and combine for 50 RBI.
On the mound Nebraska has a 4.97 ERA, but Tuesday night starter Jackson Brockett boasts a sterling 0.84 ERA over 10.2 innings.
Scouting the Bluejays: 7-7
Creighton enters the Husker contest at 7-7. The Bluejays
As a team the Bluejays are hitting .261, led by Nolan
Clifford (.383) and Nolan Sailors (.345).
On the bump the Bluejays bring a 6.23 ERA into the game on Tuesday. Dominic Cancellieri will get his first start of the season.
Ben North Enters First Nebraska Battle with 11-game Reached Base Streak
Bluejay freshman Ben North enters the game with Nebraska with an 11-game reached base streak. North's streak
began against Coastal Carolina despite his average falling to a season-low of .053 with a hit by pitch. After being plunked in the first two games of the streak, North has pushed his average up to a season-high .264 entering Tuesday's game.
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