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Cat nap does the trick for Perry against Wildcats

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kyle Perry took an hour-long nap on the bus ride from Lincoln, then tossed a career-high seven scoreless innings to propel the Nebraska baseball team past former Big 12 foe Kansas State 7-0 on Tuesday night at Tointon Stadium.

The true freshman from Millard South went to his fastball early and got quick outs as Nebraska (14-9) built an early lead. He threw 90 pitches.

“Lots of fastball placement,” Perry said. “That is everything. I just wanted to fill it up and let my defense do all the work.”

After Tuesday’s win, the NU starters have a combined earned-run average of 1.