Tuesday, May 16
Omaha, Neb.
11:00 AM
Creighton University
vs
Omaha
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Baseball Faces Omaha in Cox Kids Day Game
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Omaha, Neb. -- Creighton Baseball begins the final week of the regular season on Tuesday, May 16 as the Bluejays host Omaha. The game is Creighton's Annual Cox Kids Day at the Ballpark. Elementary schools from throughout the Omaha area bus in children for the contest.
Probable Pitching Matchups (2023 Stats)
Tuesday, May 16   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
Omaha - Alex Potter (RHP)Â Â Â 7.40Â Â Â 1-0Â Â Â 9Â Â Â 2Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0/0Â Â Â 20.2Â Â Â 38Â Â Â 25Â Â Â 17Â Â Â 16Â Â Â 11
CU - Anthony Watts (RHP)Â Â Â 5.18Â Â Â 2-3Â Â Â 12Â Â Â 7Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0/0Â Â Â 40.0Â Â Â 39Â Â Â 23Â Â Â 23Â Â Â 22Â Â Â 25
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Series History: Creighton Leads Omaha 58-35
Creighton holds a significant edge on the Mavericks, but Omaha has won the last four contests. Since Omaha moved to Division I in 2012, the Bluejays at 13-8 against the Mavericks.
Last 21 Meetings
3/27/12   Omaha   L   2-3
5/9/12   Omaha   W   6-1
3/29/13   Omaha   W   4-3
3/30/13   at Omaha   W   11-4
3/31/13   Omaha   L   2-4
4/22/14   Omaha   L   1-4
4/21/15   Omaha   W   8-2
5/17/16   Omaha   W   2-1
5/9/17   at Omaha   W   7-5
4/17/18   Omaha   W   9-2
5/9/18   at Omaha   W   10-6
5/15/18   Omaha   W   8-1
4/30/19   at Omaha   W   6-2
5/14/19   Omaha   W   13-2
3/7/20   Omaha   L   1-8
3/5/21   at Omaha   W   10-3
3/6/21   at Omaha   W   15-2
3/7/21   at Omaha   L   2-5
3/8/22   at Omaha   L   3-5
5/10/22   Omaha   L   3-5
4/4/23   at Omaha   L   1-4
Scouting the Mavericks: 20-23
After splitting a pair of Summit League games last weekend, the Mavericks come to Charles Schwab Field having won four of their last five games. Omaha has a little work to do to clinch a spot in the Summit League Tournament, but enters the final week with a 1.5 game lead on Western Illinois.
The Mavericks bring a .287 average as a team to the game on Tuesday, led by Mike Boeve (.392) and Devin Hurdle (.391).
On the mound Omaha has a 6.38 ERA, notching 341 strikeouts in 358.1 innings.
Scouting the Bluejays: 23-22
The Bluejays enter Tuesday's contest, the Bluejays have lost seven straight. With work to do over the weekend to clinch a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament, Creighton will be looking to get the offense going.
Creighton is hitting .257 as a team, led by a quartet near the .300 mark. Sophomore Hogan Helligso the Bluejays' leading hitter at .322, while Sterling Hayes and Jack Grace both check in at .296. Sophomore Nolan Sailors is one step back at .295.
On the mound the Bluejays' team ERA is 5.47, while Tuesday starter Anthony Watts gets his 13th appearance of the season.
In-State Rivalries Have Intensified of Late
Rivalries truly begin when wins come on all sides. Until recently Nebraska owned the series with Creighton as well as Omaha. Over the last five years, however, the Bluejays and Mavericks began to assert themselves.
Recall 2019 when all three teams in the State of Nebraska reached the NCAA Tournament.
2023 Records (Omaha and Creighton play on May 16)
Omaha: Â Â Â Â Â Â 3-1 (.750)
Creighton: Â Â Â 2-2 (.500)
Nebraska: Â Â Â 2-4 (.333)
In-state D1 Baseball Standings since 2018
Creighton: Â Â Â 15-7 (.682)
Omaha: Â Â Â Â Â Â 10-11 (.476)
Nebraska: Â Â Â 6-13 (.316)
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Probable Pitching Matchups (2023 Stats)
Tuesday, May 16   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
Omaha - Alex Potter (RHP)Â Â Â 7.40Â Â Â 1-0Â Â Â 9Â Â Â 2Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0/0Â Â Â 20.2Â Â Â 38Â Â Â 25Â Â Â 17Â Â Â 16Â Â Â 11
CU - Anthony Watts (RHP)Â Â Â 5.18Â Â Â 2-3Â Â Â 12Â Â Â 7Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0/0Â Â Â 40.0Â Â Â 39Â Â Â 23Â Â Â 23Â Â Â 22Â Â Â 25
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Series History: Creighton Leads Omaha 58-35
Creighton holds a significant edge on the Mavericks, but Omaha has won the last four contests. Since Omaha moved to Division I in 2012, the Bluejays at 13-8 against the Mavericks.
Last 21 Meetings
3/27/12   Omaha   L   2-3
5/9/12   Omaha   W   6-1
3/29/13   Omaha   W   4-3
3/30/13   at Omaha   W   11-4
3/31/13   Omaha   L   2-4
4/22/14   Omaha   L   1-4
4/21/15   Omaha   W   8-2
5/17/16   Omaha   W   2-1
5/9/17   at Omaha   W   7-5
4/17/18   Omaha   W   9-2
5/9/18   at Omaha   W   10-6
5/15/18   Omaha   W   8-1
4/30/19   at Omaha   W   6-2
5/14/19   Omaha   W   13-2
3/7/20   Omaha   L   1-8
3/5/21   at Omaha   W   10-3
3/6/21   at Omaha   W   15-2
3/7/21   at Omaha   L   2-5
3/8/22   at Omaha   L   3-5
5/10/22   Omaha   L   3-5
4/4/23   at Omaha   L   1-4
Scouting the Mavericks: 20-23
After splitting a pair of Summit League games last weekend, the Mavericks come to Charles Schwab Field having won four of their last five games. Omaha has a little work to do to clinch a spot in the Summit League Tournament, but enters the final week with a 1.5 game lead on Western Illinois.
The Mavericks bring a .287 average as a team to the game on Tuesday, led by Mike Boeve (.392) and Devin Hurdle (.391).
On the mound Omaha has a 6.38 ERA, notching 341 strikeouts in 358.1 innings.
Scouting the Bluejays: 23-22
The Bluejays enter Tuesday's contest, the Bluejays have lost seven straight. With work to do over the weekend to clinch a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament, Creighton will be looking to get the offense going.
Creighton is hitting .257 as a team, led by a quartet near the .300 mark. Sophomore Hogan Helligso the Bluejays' leading hitter at .322, while Sterling Hayes and Jack Grace both check in at .296. Sophomore Nolan Sailors is one step back at .295.
On the mound the Bluejays' team ERA is 5.47, while Tuesday starter Anthony Watts gets his 13th appearance of the season.
In-State Rivalries Have Intensified of Late
Rivalries truly begin when wins come on all sides. Until recently Nebraska owned the series with Creighton as well as Omaha. Over the last five years, however, the Bluejays and Mavericks began to assert themselves.
Recall 2019 when all three teams in the State of Nebraska reached the NCAA Tournament.
2023 Records (Omaha and Creighton play on May 16)
Omaha: Â Â Â Â Â Â 3-1 (.750)
Creighton: Â Â Â 2-2 (.500)
Nebraska: Â Â Â 2-4 (.333)
In-state D1 Baseball Standings since 2018
Creighton: Â Â Â 15-7 (.682)
Omaha: Â Â Â Â Â Â 10-11 (.476)
Nebraska: Â Â Â 6-13 (.316)
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