Fueled by seven extra-base hits and three home runs, Nebraska cruised past Michigan to clinch the weekend series with an 11-3 win on Sunday afternoon in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Nebraska (18-10-1, 4-2 Big Ten) totaled 11 runs on 12 hits, while Michigan (17-14, 6-3 Big Ten) tallied three runs on 11 hits and two errors.
Will Walsh had the no-decision in the start after allowing three runs on seven hits in 3.0 innings. Michael Garza replaced Walsh on the mound and improved to 2-3 on the season. The Incarnate Word transfer pitched four scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out four Wolverines. Jake Bunz struck out four Wolverines and gave up one hit in the final two innings.
Josh Caron had a team-high three hits, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, three RBI and pair of runs scored. Max Anderson went 2-for-5 with a double, home run, three RBI and two runs, while Dylan Carey had two hits. Brice Matthews was 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs, while Charlie Fischer, Gabe Swansen, Cole Evans and Efry Cervantes recorded one hit each.
Nebraska begins a five-game homestand with a midweek matchup against Omaha on Tuesday, April 11 at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Tuesday night’s game will be broadcast live on Nebraska Public Media, with first pitch scheduled for 6:02 p.m.
Huskers Win Series At Michigan
