Wildcats Edge Cornhuskers in 10-Inning Arlington Showdown
ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — Carlos Vasquez drove in four runs, including the go-ahead single in the 10th inning, to lift Kansas State past Nebraska 5-3 on Saturday at Clay Gould Ballpark.
The Wildcats, held to just four hits, capitalized on opportunities to win in extra innings. Vasquez went 3 for 4, delivering an RBI single in the second, a two-run single in the sixth and the decisive hit in the 10th. Kansas State starter Carson Liggett tossed 4 1/3 hitless innings in relief.
Nebraska, which out-hit Kansas State 6-4, tied the game at 3-3 in the fifth on a fielder’s choice and a throwing error. Josh Overbeek had a two-run double in the third for the Cornhuskers.
Kansas State improved to 5-1. Nebraska fell to 3-3.