Minnesota Falls on Final Day in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. --Senior Taylor Krapf recorded two extra base hits, but the Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-18, 2-5 B1G) fell to the No. 21 Nebraska Cornhuskers (23-8, 3-1 B1G) 8-2 Sunday.

Freshman Natalie Susa (1-2) came out of the bullpen for Minnesota and took the loss. Nebraska native Sophomore Macy Richardson was a bright spot for the Gophers, coming out of the bullpen as well and throwing 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing no hits, with no walks and two strikeouts.

Krapf's two extra base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-3 day, and included a double, a home run, a walk and an RBI. Senior Nani Valencia furnished a standout performance as well, going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Freshman Cameron Chard also contributed for the Gophers, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The 'U' got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. Minnesota got on the board thanks to Valencia's RBI double with one out.

The Cornhuskers failed to push any runs across before the Gophers built on their lead in the third inning. Minnesota picked up a run on Krapf's leadoff home run off of sophomore Olensky, which brought the score to 2-0 in favor of the Gophers. The Maroon and Gold were unable to hold the lead, as Nebraska scored eight times over the remaining four innings to grab the 8-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Minnesota's power output was led by Krapf, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Minnesota's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Minnesota pitchers faced 33 Nebraska hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and six fly balls while striking out two.
» Krapf led the Golden Gophers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and an RBI.
» Nebraska was led offensively by senior Bredwell, who went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Sophomore Magee led the Cornhuskers pitching staff, throwing three shutout innings.

UP NEXT

The 'U' will be back in action on Friday. They will host Northwestern at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on the campus of Minnesota. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00pm.

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