Lincoln, Neb. – After a rare weekend off, the Nebraska baseball team (7-7) won its long-awaited home opener, 7-6, over Air Force at Hawks Field on Tuesday afternoon.
Newcomers Spencer Schwellenbach and Aaron Palensky each recorded three-hit performances, while Keegan Watson bashed his second career home run and tallied three RBIs. Freshman Colby Gomes and junior Mojo Hagge each had one hit apiece.
The Huskers and Falcons played a scoreless first three innings before NU plated four runs in the fourth inning. Palensky hit a leadoff single and then stole second after a flyout. Joe Acker walked to put two runners on.