Texas Tech @Nebraska Series

[Eric the Red]

No. 4 Huskers Host Texas Tech this Weekend

 

2006 Record (33-6, 12-3 Big 12)

National Rankings: 4 (CB) • 4 (BA) • 4 (Sports Weekly) • 3 (NCBWA)

Day Date Rank Opponent Location Television Video Time

Fri. April 28 -/-/- Texas Tech (27-17-1, 6-10-1 Big 12) Hawks Field Cox TV Huskers.com 6:36 p.m.

Sat. April 29 -/-/- Texas Tech Hawks Field None HuskersNside 2:05 p.m.

Sun. April 30 -/-/- Texas Tech Hawks Field None HuskersNside 1:05 p.m.

Polls are in the following order: Collegiate Baseball/Baseball America/Sports Weekly

 

Pitching Probables

Game Nebraska Texas Tech

Fri. Joba Chamberlain, Jr., RHP (5-3, 3.35 ERA, 48.1 IP) Miles Morgan, Fr., RHP (5-5, 3.79 ERA, 80.2 IP)

Sat. Tony Watson, So., LHP (6-0, 2.54 ERA, 63.2 IP) Colt Hynes, Jr., LHP (4-1, 2.87 ERA, 47.0 IP)

Sun. Johnny Dorn, So., RHP (7-2, 3.05 ERA, 59.0 IP) Josh Tomlin, Jr., RHP (1-3, 3.64 ERA, 29.2 IP)

 

Media Information

Tickets: General Admissiom Tickets are available at $7 (adults) and $5 (youth and seniors) for all home games and can be purchased by calling the NU Ticket Office or at Hawks Field 90 minutes before first pitch each day.

Television: Friday’s game is on Cox Cable (Ch. 3 in Omaha; Ch. 77 on Time Warner Cable; Charter Media)

Live Stats: Huskers.com

Radio: Pinnacle Sports Network

Internet Radio: Huskers.com

Video Steaming: HuskersNside (free stream on Friday)

Satellite Radio: SIRIUS (Ch. 155 on Saturday and Sunday)

 

No. 4 Huskers Host Texas Tech this Weekend

The red-hot Nebraska baseball team returns to conference play this weekend, as the Huskers host Texas Tech for a three-game series at Hawks Field. Action on the diamond commences Friday with a 6:35 p.m. first pitch before weekend games scheduled for 2:05 p.m. on Saturday and 1:05 p.m. on Sunday.

 

General admission tickets are available for all three weekend contests for as little as $5 and can be purchased by calling the NU Ticket Office at (800) 8-BIGRED or at the Hawks Field Ticket Office beginning 90 minutes before each home game.

 

The entire weekend series will be carried on the Pinnacle Sports Network, a 20-station network that includes KFAB 1110 AM in Omaha, 1400 AM in Lincoln and KRVN 880 AM in Lexington, along with an Internet broadcast at Huskers.com. Saturday and Sunday’s games will also be carried on SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Ch. 155), as a total of 15 regular-season games will be carried on SIRIUS.

 

Friday’s opener will be the fifth of six regular-season games produced by Cox Communications and will be shown across the state of Nebraska on Cox Cable in Omaha (Ch. 3), Time Warner Cable in Lincoln (Ch. 77) and Charter Media (check local listings) with Greg Sharpe, Paul Meyers and Kyle Peterson calling all of the action.

 

Nebraska is ranked in the top five all of the college baseball polls this week and will look to extend its streak of Big 12 series wins to 12 in a row. The Huskers (33-6, 12-3 Big 12) have won 15 of their last 16 games and have the nation’s best winning percentage following Tuesday’s 11-0 whitewash of Wichita State. In that game, Jon Klausing took a no-hitter into the seventh, while Brandon Buckman drove in four runs, including a two-run double in the first, to pace NU’s offensive attack.

 

Texas Tech (27-17-1, 6-10-1 Big 12) comes to town looking to bounce back after being swept by Oklahoma at home last weekend. The Red Raiders posted a midweek win over New Mexico on Tuesday and bring the Big 12’s top hitting club to town, hitting .324 as a squad. The Huskers will challenge with the league’s top pitching staff, boasting a 2.94 team ERA, and an offense which is third in the league with a .322 average.

 

Haymarket Park will be busy over the weekend, as both the Husker baseball and softball teams are in action in Big 12 series. The Husker softball team hosts nationally ranked Texas A&M for a two-game weekend series.

 

Leading Off

•-Nebraska’s .846 winning percentage is the best in the country heading into this weekend’s action, as only three schools in the country have an .800 winning percentage.

 

Best Division I Winning Percentage

Year Season Record Winning Pct.

1. Nebraska 33-6 .846

2. North Carolina 36-8 .818

3. Old Dominion 35-8 .814

4. Rice 35-9 .796

5. Notre Dame 33-9 .785

 

•-Nebraska has gotten off to fast starts, outscoring its opponents 44-8 in the first inning of games this season. In fact, NU has scored at least one run in the first inning of 17 of its last 25 contests.

 

•-Nebraska’s consecutive shutouts of Texas and Wichita State this week marked the first time ever that any school had posted consecutive shutouts against the college baseball’s two winningest coaches (Texas’ Augie Garrido and Wichita State’s Gene Stephenson). Nebraska will attempt to go for the hat trick on Friday evening when Texas Tech comes to town, as Larry Hays ranks third on the NCAA wins list.

 

•-After Tuesday’s win over Wichita State, NU is now as high as fifth in the latest simulated RPI (warrennolan.com and in Boydsworld.com). NU is 21-4 against teams rated in the top 100 of the RPI. As a league, the Big 12 is third in the RPI, as all 10 members are ranked in the top 75 nationally.

 

•-NU is off to one of its best starts in school history, as its 33-6 record is the second-best start after 39 games in school history, a game ahead of last season’s team that won a school-record 57 games. That fact is more impressive since NU has played one of the most difficult preconference schedules in school history.

 

Best 39-game starts in school history

Year Season 39-game Final Record

1. 1983 35-4 44-15

2. 2006 33-6 ----

3. 2005 32-7 57-15

 

•-Nebraska is well represented in the latest NCAA stats released April 25. The Huskers rank in the top-20 in six team categories, including fielding percentage (.976, eighth), ERA (3.02, 6th), slugging percentage (.505, 11th), homers per game (1.32, 11th) and batting average (.324, 20th). Individually, Luke Gorsett ranks among the national leaders in homers per game (13th) and slugging percentage (15th). Other Huskers ranked in the top-20 nationally include Brandon Buckman, who is 19th in homers per game, and Brett Jensen, who is 19th nationally in saves..

 

•-Nebraska and Cal State Fullerton are the only two schools in the country to rank in the top 10 in both ERA and fielding percentage.

 

•-Nebraska has committed one error or less in 31 of its first 39 contests, including 13 games without an error.

 

•-One of NU’s keys to success is the ability to run while shutting down other team’s running games. NU is second in the Big 12 with 68 stolen bases, including 22-of-29 in Big 12 play, and has allowed just 22 stolen bases, a total that is second in the Big 12.

 

•-While NU’s pitching has been as good as advertised for most of the 2006 campaign, NU’s offensive numbers have been among the Big 12 leaders in most categories. The Huskers’ .323 team average is on pace for NU’s best team average since the 2001 CWS team hit .334.

 

Getting Offensive - Overall vs. Big 12 Numbers

No. Big 12 Rank Category No. Big 12 Rank

.323 3rd Batting Avg. .315 1st

50 3rd Homers 11 4th

68 2nd Stolen Bases 22 3rd

.401 3rd On-Base Pct. .384 1st

.502 2nd Slugging Pct. .446 3rd

 

•-Jeff Christy has been effective at the plate in recent weeks. He is hitting .380 over his last 21 games, raising his average from .177 to a season-best .299.

 

•-Nebraska has held 29 of its first 39 opponents to four runs or less this season and its 3.4 runs allowed per game tied for second nationally.

 

Runs Allowed Per Game

No. Team Runs Allowed/Gm

1. Cal State Fullerton 2.9

2. Nebraska 3.4

Virginia 3.4

4. Connecticut 3.5

 

•- The Huskers are 11-2 in games decided by two runs or less this season.

 

•-Nebraska has already sold out all the reserved and club seats at Hawks Field for the 2006 season. NU ranked sixth nationally in average attendance, averaging a school-record 4,984 fans per game in 2005. The Huskers are averaging 4,249 fans per game this spring, including four of the 20 largest crowds in school history.

 

•-Nebraska is one of only three teams in the country that returned two pitchers who won at least 10 games in 2005 (Oregon State and Miami of Ohio are the others).

 

•-Nebraska is one of only seven teams in all of Division I baseball to post team ERAs below 4.00 over the last four years, joining Cal State Fullerton, Long Beach State, Oral Roberts, Rice, Texas and Wichita State. The Huskers were second nationally with a 2.69 team ERA in 2005.

 

•-Nebraska is one of only six programs nationally to reach the College World Series in three of the past five seasons, joining Cal State Fullerton, Miami, South Carolina, Stanford and Texas. The Big 12 is the only league with more than one team in that group.

 

•- Nebraska has scored at least one run in each of its last 170 games dating back to the start of the 2004 campaign. The streak is the longest in the Big 12, while NU has scored in 501 of the last 502 games dating back to the 1998 season.

 

•-NU already has 10 come-from-behind wins this season, including a pair of four-run deficits, most recently at Texas on April 22.

 

•-Junior right fielder Luke Gorsett saw his 19-game hit streak dating back to March 25 snapped against Wichita State on Tuesday. His hit streak was the longest in the Big 12 in 2006 and tied for the ninth longest in school history.

 

Last Time Out

Tuesday (NU 11, Wichita State 0): Jon Klausing allowed one hit over seven shutout innings, leading NU to an 11-0 victory over Wichita State Tuesday. Klausing retired the first 14 hitters he faced and allowing only one ball out of the infield over his first six no-hit innings. He had retired 23 straight batters over two outings before Tyler Hill reached on a fielding error with two outs in the fifth. Klausing didn’t allow a hit until Derek Schermerhorn smacked a one-out single through the infield in the seventh. Brandon Buckman had two hits and drove in a pair of runs, while Christy and Wehrle also had two hits apiece in the win.

 

Scouting Texas Tech

Larry Hays’ Red Raiders come to Lincoln with a 27-17-1 record following a 6-4 win over New Mexico on Tuesday afternoon. Texas Tech looks to rebound after dropping its last three Big 12 series to dip to eighth place in the conference standings, a half game behind Missouri. Tech has been tough on teams in the league, splitting two games with Texas and winning a series against nationally ranked Baylor The Red Raiders were ranked earlier this month, but have since fallen from the rankings

 

Offensively, the Red Raiders are paced by freshman Roger Keischnick, who is hitting .369 with seven homers and 50 RBIs, ranking among the Big 12 leaders in RBIs. He is one of seven everyday starters hitting above .300 for a team that leads the Big 12 in hitting. The team was dealt a setback with catcher Matt Smith, who was hitting .376 with seven homers and 41 RBIs, was injured against KSU.

 

The Red Raiders feature one of the top newcomers in the Big 12 in freshman right-hander Miles Morgan, who is 5-5 with a 3.79 ERA, fanning 90 hitters over 80.2 innings of work.

 

Nebraska holds an 18-15 lead in the all-time series, including winning 3-of-5 games in 2005. The Huskers won the regular-season series, 2-1, in Lubbock and split two meetings at the Big 12 Tournament in Oklahoma City. NU ended the Red Raiders’ 2005 campaign with a 2-1 victory in the Big 12 Tournament as Johnny Dorn pitched a complete game.

 

Team Comparison

Huskers................. Category................ Texas Tech

39.......................... Games............................... 45

.322.................. Batting Average..................... .324

1373....................... At Bats........................... 1604

7.0...................... Runs/Game.......................... 7.4

11.3..................... Hits/Game......................... 11.5

50....................... Home Runs........................... 38

68-92.................. Stolen Bases...................... 55-74

2.94.......................... ERA.............................. 4.52

355.0...................... Innings.......................... 400.1

3.4................ Runs Allowed/Game..................... 5.7

259....................... Strikeouts........................... 349

133......................... Walks.............................. 138

7.4................. Hits Allowed/Game..................... 9.6

37........................... Errors............................... 66

.977............... Fielding Percentage.................. .962

[Eric the Red]

Husker Baseball Weather Update

 

Lincoln – With a strong chance of inclement weather this weekend that may affect NU’s outdoor events, Huskers.com should be your first source for any changes regarding the Husker baseball and softball game schedules.

 

Currently, Friday’s series opener between the fourth-ranked Husker baseball team and Texas Tech remains scheduled for a 6:35 p.m. start. Nebraska Head Coach Mike Anderson and NU officials are monitoring the weather forecast throughout the day, and will officially evaluate the situation, including playing conditions and the evening forecast, at approximately 3 p.m.

 

The afternoon evaluation will give fans that are traveling to Lincoln an opportunity to adjust their schedules in case of postponement.

 

“We are looking for a window of opportunity in the forecast to get these games in this weekend,” Anderson said. “We will do everything possible to play, while accommodating both teams and the fans that are coming to the games this weekend.”

 

Any changes to the weekend schedule for either baseball or softball will be posted on Huskers.com as soon as they are announced. Fans across the state can also listen for the latest updates on their local Pinnacle Sports Network affiliate.

 

Because of Friday morning’s rain, the overflow non-paved parking lots at Haymarket Park will not be available this weekend. Fans are strongly encouraged to park downtown and take the pedestrian walkway to the ballpark. Click here for a complete downtown Lincoln parking map.

 

Weekend Baseball/Softball Schedule

Friday, April 28

 

Baseball – vs. Texas Tech (Hawks Field), 6:35 p.m.

Saturday, April 29

 

Softball – vs. Texas A&M (Bowlin Stadium), 1 p.m.

Baseball – vs. Texas Tech (Hawks Field), 2:05 p.m.

Sunday, April 30

 

Softball – vs. Texas A&M (Bowlin Stadium), Noon

Baseball – vs. Texas Tech (Hawks Field), 1:05 p.m.

[Jarred04]

If they are still on, Im going to all of em. TT is still a big series, and rain or..well rain probably...I will be there. Hope to still see a lot of support if you guys can make it.

[Eric the Red]

Baseball vs. Texas Tech PPD; Twinbill Set for Saturday

 

Lincoln – Nebraska Head Baseball Coach Mike Anderson announced Friday afternoon that the Huskers’ Big 12 series opener with Texas Tech scheduled for 6:35 p.m. has been rained out.

 

The rain began late Thursday evening and continued throughout the day Friday, while the forecast for the rest of the afternoon and evening shows continued rainfall in Lincoln.

 

Weather permitting, the two teams will attempt to begin the series Saturday with a doubleheader scheduled for Noon (central). Both of Saturday’s games will be carried on the Pinnacle Sports Network and on Huskers.com, but will not be televised. Sunday’s game remains a 1:05 p.m. start.

 

Fans who had tickets to Friday’s game are able to use those tickets for general-admission seating to any of Nebraska’s remaining regular-season home games, depending on seating availability. Tickets purchased for Saturday’s game, which was originally scheduled for 2:05 p.m., will allow fans into both games of the doubleheader.

 

Because of Friday morning’s rain, the overflow non-paved parking lots at Haymarket Park will not be available this weekend. Fans are strongly encouraged to park downtown and take the pedestrian walkway to the ballpark.

 

The most updated weekend schedule is listed below:

 

Weekend Baseball/Softball Schedule

Friday, April 28

 

Baseball – vs. Texas Tech (Hawks Field), ppd.

Saturday, April 29

 

Softball – vs. Texas A&M (Bowlin Stadium), 1 p.m.

Baseball – vs. Texas Tech (Hawks Field), Noon (doubleheader)

Sunday, April 30

 

Softball – vs. Texas A&M (Bowlin Stadium), Noon (NET-1 and NET-HD)

Baseball – vs. Texas Tech (Hawks Field), 1:05 p.m.

[Jarred04]

Tomorrow is supposed to be just as rainy. Oh well.

[Eric the Red]

Huskers take game one. 4-3.

 

Bret Jensen, yes, Bret Jensen scores the game winning run in the 11th

[Jarred04]

Huskers take the second game 14-4. Ten run rule in 7. Great games. I couldn't believe Jensen. That was crazy him scoring from first!! How many can say they came in pitched for the win, scored the winning run, and will probably end up batting 1.000 for their career.

[huskerguy]

I was there, great day

[Jarred04]

me too, i think the funniest thing was when edlefson fell down rounding third. If he wouldn't have gotten back up and scored, Anderson would have flipped. I thought i was gonna have a heart attack.

[huskerguy]

me too, i think the funniest thing was when edlefson fell down rounding third. If he wouldn't have gotten back up and scored, Anderson would have flipped. I thought i was gonna have a heart attack.

Anderson tripped him, so he could have only been mad at himself

[Jarred04]

Are you sure, I was in left field on the line and it didn't look like anderson was even that close to him. Maybe I am wrong, though.

[Eric the Red]

NU Sports Information

 

 

Sophomore shortstop Ryan Wehrle smashed three hits, including a two-run homer and a three-run double on his way to a six-RBI day to help the No. 4 Nebraska baseball team complete a three-game sweep of Texas Tech with its 14-4 run-rule win in eight innings at Hawks Field on Sunday.

Shortstop Ryan Wehrle had three hits and drove in six runs.

With the victory, Nebraska's second straight run-rule win over the Red Raiders, Nebraska improved to 36-6 overall and 15-3 in the Big 12 to remain in first place in the conference standings. The Huskers won their fifth straight league game, sixth consecutive game overall and notched their 18th win in the last 19 games.

 

While Wehrle enjoyed one of the best games of his Husker career, fellow sophomore Andy Gerch completed a breakout weekend with his second straight three-hit effort. Gerch, a member of the All-College World Series team as a redshirt freshman for the Huskers in 2005, entered the weekend hitting just .239 (16-67) and had not played since April 8, while nursing a shoulder injury for much of the season.

 

But the Lincoln native drew a crucial two-out walk in the ninth inning to set up NU's tying run that sent the game to extra innings in the Huskers' eventual 4-3 win in 11 innings in the opener against the Red Raiders. He followed by making just his 17th start of the season in the nightcap, smacking three hits and driving in four runs to spark Nebraska's 14-4 win over Texas Tech in seven innings.

 

On Sunday, Gerch went 3-for-4 at the plate for the second straight day, driving in one run and scoring two more to fuel the Huskers' rout.

 

Andrew Brown added three hits, including two RBIs and a pair of runs scored, while Brandon Buckman pulled even with teammate Luke Gorsett for the Big 12 Conference home run lead by pounding his 14th home run of the season in the eighth inning to end the game.

 

Nebraska's 13-hit attack provided more than enough run support for sophomore right-hander Johnny Dorn, who allowed just three earned runs in seven innings by scattering six hits. Dorn improved to 8-2 on the season.

 

Colt Hynes (4-2) took the loss for Texas Tech after being touched up for nine runs, five earned, on seven hits in just four innings of work.

 

The Huskers will take the week off from competition to complete final exams, before returning to Big 12 action next weekend at Oklahoma State. The Huskers begin their three-game series with the Cowboys on Saturday, May 6, at 2 p.m.

[Jarred04]

me too, i think the funniest thing was when edlefson fell down rounding third.  If he wouldn't have gotten back up and scored, Anderson would have flipped.  I thought i was gonna have a heart attack.

Anderson tripped him, so he could have only been mad at himself

I saw the replay on the Mike Anderson show and anderson wasn't even close to tripping him.

[Eric the Red]

Nebraska now ranked #3

[StuckinChicago]

Who the hell is ranked one and two???? the yankees and the red sox??? Last i checked, only five losses overall and only two losses in one of the toughest conferences in the nation makes you a pretty damn good team....