Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast: Midweek momentum continues, Nick Handley talks midpoint of Husker season
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The Husker 247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast dives into Nebraska's midweek victory over Creighton, highlighting the team's resilience in a tense 6-5 win that showcased strong pitching from Gavin Blackowitz and clutch performances from Jay Sean Unger and Chase Olsen in the bullpen. Host Michael Bruntz and guest Nick Hanley analyze the team's progress at the midpoint of the season, emphasizing Dylan Carey's historic offensive surge and Mack Moyer's emergence as a key leadoff hitter. The discussion turns to the bullpen's inconsistency, with Hanley noting that while the arms have shown flashes of brilliance, especially during the spring break trip to Wichita State and Michigan, they still struggle with command and mental focus in high-leverage situations. Hanley praises Unger’s transformation from a transfer portal player to a dominant closer-type reliever, citing his confidence, mound presence, and ability to thrive in pressure moments. Looking ahead, both hosts express excitement for April’s pivotal stretch, including road games at Oregon and home matchups against USC, with the RPI and NCAA tournament implications now very much in play. The episode closes with a forward-looking tone, celebrating the team’s momentum and potential to make a deep postseason run.
Nebraska's midweek pitching has been a key strength, with Gavin Blackowitz and the bullpen showing consistency and quality performances.
Jay Sean Unger has emerged as a vital closer-type reliever, displaying unmatched confidence and composure in high-pressure situations.
Dylan Carey’s offensive breakout is fueled by offseason work at Driveline Academy and a newfound mental toughness at the plate.
The bullpen remains a concern due to inconsistency in command and mental focus, despite strong performances in key moments.
April is critical for Nebraska’s postseason hopes, with must-win games against Oregon, USC, and Penn State shaping their RPI and tournament profile.
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Midweek Momentum: Nebraska’s Creighton Win & Season Midpoint Check-In
“Nebraska went six to five first time, I think in eight one run games that Nebraska has been on the right side of that one going back nearly a decade.”
Dylan Carey’s Historic Offensive Surge & Mack Moyer’s Rise
“He's leading the Big Ten in hits, he's fifth in doubles, he's tied for ninth in home runs and leads the league in RBI.”
The Bullpen Paradox: Strengths, Inconsistencies, and Mental Toughness
“There's a lot of little things that I think can lead to all of a sudden getting really sideways in an appearance where you feel like maybe you had good stuff coming out of the bullpen, your warm-up pitches were good, and then all of a sudden you didn't get that call that you wanted.”
Jay Sean Unger: The Unflappable Closer in the Making
“He's just taken over that role and just kind of run with it. Yeah, I think that's his – again, going back to the mentality of do you need to stabilize the game? bring him in earlier than scheduled because he's the guy in that moment that's going to give you the best opportunity to close the door.”
Looking Ahead: April’s Crucial Stretch & the RPI Race
The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on the pivotal month of April. With road trips to Oregon and home series against USC and Penn State, the team’s RPI and NCAA tournament prospects hinge on performance. Hanley admits to obsessively checking Warren Nolan’s RPI, signaling that the team is now in a position to dream big.
“He's just taken over that role and just kind of run with it. Yeah, I think that's his – again, going back to the mentality of do you need to stabilize the game? bring him in earlier than scheduled because he's the guy in that moment that's going to give you the best opportunity to close the door.”
“Nebraska went six to five first time, I think in eight one run games that Nebraska has been on the right side of that one going back nearly a decade.”
“There's a lot of little things that I think can lead to all of a sudden getting really sideways in an appearance where you feel like maybe you had good stuff coming out of the bullpen, your warm-up pitches were good, and then all of a sudden you didn't get that call that you wanted.”
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Nebraska Baseball
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Jay Sean Unger
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Nick Hanley
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Dylan Carey
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Creighton
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Michael Bruntz
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Mack Moyer
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Gavin Blackowitz
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Jeter Worthley
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Penn State
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