It was a tough Sunday afternoon in Columbus as Nebraska baseball wrapped up its three-game series with Ohio State, falling 10-1 in a game that saw the Buckeyes flex their power like never before.
Ohio State launched an astonishing seven home runs—accounting for every single run they scored—to complete a weekend sweep of the Huskers. For Nebraska, it was a series to forget at the plate. The Huskers managed just five hits in the finale and only 13 across the entire weekend, while Ohio State racked up 11 hits on Sunday alone and 22 over the three games.
Nebraska's lone bright spot came in the seventh inning when Rhett Stokes delivered an RBI single to break the shutout. Joshua Overbeek, Drew Grego, Jeter Worthley, and Case Sanderson accounted for the other four hits, but the offense never found its rhythm against a relentless Buckeye pitching staff.
On the mound, starter Cooper Katskee (5-2) took the loss after surrendering five runs on four hits over 3.1 innings. Ty Horn followed with 2.2 innings of relief, allowing two runs on three hits. The bullpen committee of J'Shawn Unger, Jalen Worthley, Ryan Harrahill, and Colin Nowaczyk combined for just two innings of work as Ohio State kept the pressure on throughout.
The Huskers now head home with a 34-14 overall record and 17-7 mark in conference play, looking to regroup before a crucial series against rival Iowa. First pitch for the weekend opener is set for Friday night at 6 p.m. CT.
For Nebraska fans, this series serves as a reminder that even the strongest teams can have an off weekend—but the real test is how they bounce back. With a rivalry showdown on deck, the Huskers will need to rediscover their swing and tighten up their pitching if they want to get back in the win column.
