Northwestern baseball players Preston Knott and Owen McElfatrick celebrate on the field after they score.
Junior utility player Preston Knott and sophomore infielder Owen McElfatrick celebrate after scoring on a double by freshman outfielder Jackson Freeman.
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Captured: Baseball: Northwestern drops fifth straight contest with loss to Nebraska

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Henry Frieman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2024
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Pitching struggles have become an apparent thorn in Northwestern’s side as the season has started. Saturday’s contest against Nebraska was no different as the Wildcats (10-15, 0-3 Big Ten) allowed the Cornhuskers (20-5, 3-0 Big Ten) to plate seven runs in the second inning en route to a 9-5 defeat. 

For NU, freshman outfielder Jackson Freeman hit two doubles, adding two runs batted in. The game was the second of three in the weekend series; Nebraska swept the ’Cats this weekend.

 

Northwestern shortstop Tony Livermore tags out a Nebraska base-stealer.

Junior utility player Preston Knott readies for an at-bat.

Northwestern outfielder Griffin Arnone swings his bat toward a pitch.

Northwestern starting pitcher Kyle Potthoff pitches from the mound.

A Northwestern baseball player steps on home plate next to a player in a red uniform.

A Nebraska pitcher warms up in front of the Northwestern bench.

Northwestern starting pitcher Kyle Potthoff throws a pitch.

Northwestern third baseman Vince Bianchina throws a baseball to first base.

Northwestern starting pitcher Kyle Potthoff pitches from the mound.

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