Surprise, Ariz. – The Nebraska baseball team (3-2) was held to five hits in an 8-2 loss to No. 7 Oregon State in the first game of a doubleheader at Surprise Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Junior right-hander Chad Luensmann, making his second start of the season and 57th career appearance, went 4.1 innings and allowed three runs, while matching his career high with four strikeouts. Sophomore lefty Connor Curry went 0.2 inning of relief, while Ben Klenke threw the final 3.0 innings.
In the top of the first, Beavers starter Kevin Abel struck out the side.