The hits just don’t keep on coming for Nebraska baseball. The Huskers faced in-state rival Creighton for the first time since 2019, but couldn’t cash in on the opportunity. Literally. Nebraska was 2-for-15 at the plate with runners in scoring position. The Bluejays won, 3-2.
Check out all of the action in our photo gallery.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Brice Matthews (14) warms up during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Max Anderson (4) takes a swing against the Creighton Bluejays during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Brice Matthews (14) eyes the pitch while leading off third base during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Jack Steil (11) grabs the ball to get Creighton Bluejays outfielder Jared Wegner (4) out at first base during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Garrett Anglim (18) celebrates a double during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Garrett Anglim (18) celebrates as he’s about to score during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Tyler Palmer (17) fields a base hit during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Cam Chick (13) dives for a fly ball during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Brice Matthews (14) takes a hack during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Brice Matthews (14) dives back into first base during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Brice Matthews (14) leads off second base during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers catcher Griffin Everitt (16) makes contact during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Max Anderson (4) tags a Creighton Bluejays runner third base during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher Tyler Martin (41) throws to the Creighton Bluejays during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Jack Steil (11) prepares to tag Creighton Bluejays outfielder Jack Grace (34) during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Tyler Palmer (17) grabs a fly ball for an out during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Tyler Palmer (17) just misses a fly ball out during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Jack Steil (11) bobbles a ground ball during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher Jackson Brockett (33) throws to a Creighton Bluejays batter during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher Jackson Brockett (33) throws to a Creighton Bluejays batter during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher CJ Hood (32) throws to a Creighton Bluejays batter during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Jack Steil (11) take a big swing during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher Jackson Brockett (33) throws to a Creighton Bluejays batter during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Core Jackson (20) take a swing during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Brice Matthews (14) slides into second and is tagged out by Creighton Bluejays infielder Nolan Clifford (24) during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher CJ Hood (32) throws to a Creighton Bluejays batter during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Max Anderson (4) gets a lead off first base during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Jack Steil (11) snags the ball for an out at first base during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers catcher Nick Wimmers (47) pinch hits i the 9th inning during their game against the Creighton Bluejays at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Creighton Bluejays infielder Alan Roden (18) celebrates the final out from Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Brice Matthews (14) during their game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska March 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
As part of a 25+ year career, Eric has covered Husker sports for magazines, newspapers and international wire services. He has been a regular contributor to Hail Varsity for the past few years and officially joined the team as a staff photographer in August 2016. Eric’s photos have appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine and nearly every major sports media in the country. Away from the action, Eric enjoys coaching and teaching young men how to compete and occasionally a nice lager around the fire pit with friends and family.
