If you ever needed a reminder about how important the bullpen is on a team, today provided the perfect example of that, on both sides. Reigning Big Ten Pitcher of the Week Emmett Olson was making his first appearance since pitching the best game of his season at Michigan. Northwestern countered with their most dependable arm in Matt McClure.
Both pitchers really dominated the first 2 innings. A HBP granted the Huskers the only baserunner in those 4 frames. Then in the top of the 3rd, Olson gave up a solo home run, followed by only his 13th walk of the season.