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Nebraska's offensive uprising paves way to easy doubleheader sweep of Cal Poly

Nebraska's injury-riddled pitching staff got some relief Saturday.

It came in the form of offense — some serious offense.

The Huskers struck for 13 runs in the sixth inning of a 22-3 triumph against Cal Poly in the first game of a nonconference doubleheader at Haymarket Park.

Nebraska's offense came up big again in the second game, as the Huskers prevailed 13-2 to win the four-game series 3-1 and improve to 9-6 on the season.

Asked if the 35 runs perhaps eased pressure on his depleted pitching staff, Nebraska head coach Darin Erstad said, "That might be the understatement of the year.