Illinois got off to a hot start as it led 3-0 through the first three innings of action Saturday afternoon.
Unlike the series’ first two games, Nebraska responded with five runs over the next two frames, and then put up a crooked number in the seventh after a brief rally from the home team.
Nebraska (23-29, 7-15 Big Ten) defeated Illinois (31-18, 15-9), 11-8, to avoid getting swept in the final regular season game for both squads.
Walks are poison
Similar to the offense, Illinois starting pitcher Ty Weber got off to a strong start, and he allowed a limited number to reach base within the first three innings.