Heading to first: Almost halfway through the regular season, Nebraska (19-8, 5-1) continues to soar — winning 16 of its last 18 games — with spectacular hitting and some gutty pitching. NU coach Darin Erstad said, “The demons (walks) are there, but we’re fighting and we’re going to get it.” NU walked 12, 8 and 1 in weekend games against Illinois, but handed the Illini their first series loss since they played in Lincoln in 2014. Kansas State is last in the Big 12 (12-17, 0-6) and carries an RPI of 175. NU plays UNO at Werner Park in Papillion on Wednesday.
Around the bases: Kansas State at Nebraska
