It’s no secret. The Nebraska baseball team has struggled on Sundays this season. Starting pitching has been an issue, but according to Coach Will Bolt, it’s not THE issue. The Huskers had their chances in different areas of the game, but couldn’t make the last big blow to get themselves back into it, or one to shut down Illinois from a rally. “That has to be the mentality. Thats why we call it ‘Championship Sunday.’”
In a reversal of the first two games, it was Illinois that struck first on Husker starter Michel Garza, and via the long ball at that.