Tuesday, April 12
Omaha, Neb.
7:00 pm
Creighton University
vs
Nebraska
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Bluejays Host Nebraska and South Dakota State in Midweek Contests
4/11/2016 3:24:00 PM | Baseball
Omaha, Neb. -- A busy week for Creighton Baseball begins on Tuesday night as the Bluejays host Nebraska, followed by a battle with South Dakota State on Wednesday evening.
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Creighton vs. Nebraska Series
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Nebraska at Creighton
April 12 @ 7:00 pm
TV: CBS Sports Network
Dave Ryan (PBP) & Kevin Stocker (Color Analyst)
Radio: 1620 AM
John Bishop & Dave Gustafson
Stats: http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
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April 12 @ 7:00 pm
TV: CBS Sports Network
Dave Ryan (PBP) & Kevin Stocker (Color Analyst)
Radio: 1620 AM
John Bishop & Dave Gustafson
Stats: http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
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South Dakota State at Creighton
April 13 @ 6:30 pm
Online: http://gocreighton.com/watch/
Radio: 1620 AM
John Bishop & Dave Gustafson
Stats: http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
April 13 @ 6:30 pm
Online: http://gocreighton.com/watch/
Radio: 1620 AM
John Bishop & Dave Gustafson
Stats: http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Creighton vs. Nebraska Series
Huskers lead, 88-42-2
Less than an hour apart, Creighton and Nebraska are familiar foes on the baseball field. Nebraska holds an 88-42-2 series edge on Creighton.
When playing in Omaha, the Huskers hold a 50-15-1 edge over the Bluejays. While in Lincoln Nebraska's edge is 38-27-1. Â
Coach Servais is 12-25 versus Nebraska in his career. Â
The Huskers have taken the last seven meetings between the two squads.
Creighton's last win came on April 26, 2013 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. The last win in Lincoln came on April 6, 2010.
(See full series histoy on Page 4).
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Scouting the Huskers (2016: 22-10, 7-2 Big Ten)
Six of Nebraska's last eight games since defeating Creighton on March 29 have been decided by two runs or less. The Cornhuskers are 4-2 during those games, including 3-0 in one-run games.
Much of Nebraska's recent success has been because of its late-inning pitching. Reece Eddins leads Nebraska's bullpen with a 1.04 ERA in 34.2 innings pitched over 14 appearances.
Freshman Chad Luensmann recorded his seventh save of the season on Saturday against Northwestern. Luensmann has allowed three earned runs during 22.2 innings (15 appearances). Overall, the Cornhuskers have 9 saves.
Preseason All-American Ryan Boldt and Ben Miller lead the Nebraska offense which has five players holding a batting average above .300. Boldt recorded his 200th career hit on Sunday. Miller leads the team with a .372 average, while Boldt leads the team with 10 doubles, 77 total bases and 16 stolen bases.
Creighton vs. South Dakota State Series
Bluejays lead, 20-5
The Bluejays and Jackrabbits battled 25 times overall, including 20 under the guidance of Ed Servais. The Bluejays have won 16 of the last 20 meetings, including the last six.
Scouting the Jackrabbits
(2016: 10-20, 6-6 Summit)
South Dakota State has won seven of its last 10 contests, but dropped two of three in Omaha over the weekend to Nebraska-Omaha.
The Jackrabbits enter Wednesday's game with a team batting average of .269, but have a team ERA of 6.70.
The best hurler on the squad, Andrew
Clemen, enters midweek action with a 4.71 ERA.
At the dish the Jackrabbits are led by Luke Ringhofer (.392) and Cody Sharrow (.365).
Lacy Claims Second BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week in 2016
Creighton ace Rollie Lacy earned his second BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week honor on Monday, April 11. The right-hander bested conference rival Seton Hall in a 3-1 Bluejay win on Friday, April 8. Lacy took a shutout into the eight, allowing one run on three hits in 7.0 innings.
Fowler Finding His Rhythm
Senior first baseman Reagan Fowler entered the last weekend's series against Seton Hall with a .235 batting average. He concluded the weekend 4-for-9 with four RBI, three runs scored and a double to raise his average to .255.
Fowler leads the Bluejays with 18 RBI while hitting primarily in the clean-up spot in the batting order and starting every game at first base.
Bluejays Best Pirates at Plunder
Coming into the opening BIG EAST series against the NCAA stolen base Seton Hall, Creighton knew controlling the Pirate
running game would be key.
Not only did the Bluejays limit Seton Hall to 3-of-5 stolen bases, Creighton claimed five stolen bags of their own.
Bluejays Amongst National Leaders
Creighton enters Tuesday's contest as the NCAA leader in fewest hits allowed per nine innings at 6.17. The Bluejays also rank in the top five in ERA (2nd - 2.26), WHIP (3rd - 1.00) and in Fielding Percentage (3rd - .983).
Take a look at where the Bluejays stand throughout the NCAA Rankings on pages 10-11.
Albrecht Continues Dominance
Junior left-hander Jeff Albrecht continued his recent success during his third consecutive weekend start.
Albrecht held Seton Hall without a hit through four innings and allowed three hits and one run in 5.2 innings of work while improving to 4-0.
Since entering the weekend rotation against Stony Brook on March 27, Albrecht has allowed one earned run (0.53 ERA) and eight hits during 17 innings of work in three starts.
Less than an hour apart, Creighton and Nebraska are familiar foes on the baseball field. Nebraska holds an 88-42-2 series edge on Creighton.
When playing in Omaha, the Huskers hold a 50-15-1 edge over the Bluejays. While in Lincoln Nebraska's edge is 38-27-1. Â
Coach Servais is 12-25 versus Nebraska in his career. Â
The Huskers have taken the last seven meetings between the two squads.
Creighton's last win came on April 26, 2013 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. The last win in Lincoln came on April 6, 2010.
(See full series histoy on Page 4).
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Scouting the Huskers (2016: 22-10, 7-2 Big Ten)
Six of Nebraska's last eight games since defeating Creighton on March 29 have been decided by two runs or less. The Cornhuskers are 4-2 during those games, including 3-0 in one-run games.
Much of Nebraska's recent success has been because of its late-inning pitching. Reece Eddins leads Nebraska's bullpen with a 1.04 ERA in 34.2 innings pitched over 14 appearances.
Freshman Chad Luensmann recorded his seventh save of the season on Saturday against Northwestern. Luensmann has allowed three earned runs during 22.2 innings (15 appearances). Overall, the Cornhuskers have 9 saves.
Preseason All-American Ryan Boldt and Ben Miller lead the Nebraska offense which has five players holding a batting average above .300. Boldt recorded his 200th career hit on Sunday. Miller leads the team with a .372 average, while Boldt leads the team with 10 doubles, 77 total bases and 16 stolen bases.
Creighton vs. South Dakota State Series
Bluejays lead, 20-5
The Bluejays and Jackrabbits battled 25 times overall, including 20 under the guidance of Ed Servais. The Bluejays have won 16 of the last 20 meetings, including the last six.
Scouting the Jackrabbits
(2016: 10-20, 6-6 Summit)
South Dakota State has won seven of its last 10 contests, but dropped two of three in Omaha over the weekend to Nebraska-Omaha.
The Jackrabbits enter Wednesday's game with a team batting average of .269, but have a team ERA of 6.70.
The best hurler on the squad, Andrew
Clemen, enters midweek action with a 4.71 ERA.
At the dish the Jackrabbits are led by Luke Ringhofer (.392) and Cody Sharrow (.365).
Lacy Claims Second BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week in 2016
Creighton ace Rollie Lacy earned his second BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week honor on Monday, April 11. The right-hander bested conference rival Seton Hall in a 3-1 Bluejay win on Friday, April 8. Lacy took a shutout into the eight, allowing one run on three hits in 7.0 innings.
Fowler Finding His Rhythm
Senior first baseman Reagan Fowler entered the last weekend's series against Seton Hall with a .235 batting average. He concluded the weekend 4-for-9 with four RBI, three runs scored and a double to raise his average to .255.
Fowler leads the Bluejays with 18 RBI while hitting primarily in the clean-up spot in the batting order and starting every game at first base.
Bluejays Best Pirates at Plunder
Coming into the opening BIG EAST series against the NCAA stolen base Seton Hall, Creighton knew controlling the Pirate
running game would be key.
Not only did the Bluejays limit Seton Hall to 3-of-5 stolen bases, Creighton claimed five stolen bags of their own.
Bluejays Amongst National Leaders
Creighton enters Tuesday's contest as the NCAA leader in fewest hits allowed per nine innings at 6.17. The Bluejays also rank in the top five in ERA (2nd - 2.26), WHIP (3rd - 1.00) and in Fielding Percentage (3rd - .983).
Take a look at where the Bluejays stand throughout the NCAA Rankings on pages 10-11.
Albrecht Continues Dominance
Junior left-hander Jeff Albrecht continued his recent success during his third consecutive weekend start.
Albrecht held Seton Hall without a hit through four innings and allowed three hits and one run in 5.2 innings of work while improving to 4-0.
Since entering the weekend rotation against Stony Brook on March 27, Albrecht has allowed one earned run (0.53 ERA) and eight hits during 17 innings of work in three starts.
Players Mentioned
2013 Creighton Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee Dan Smith
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Jim Hendry & Alan Benes (4/11/11)
Friday, October 30
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