CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Nebraska Wesleyan stayed alive in the American Rivers Conference Tournament with an 8-3 victory over fourth-seeded Wartburg on Friday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Prairie Wolves (23-20) advance to face Luther in an elimination game at 6:40 p.m.
How It Happened
Robbie Ross delivered a gem on the mound, and the NWU offense broke open a tight game with a pair of key rallies.
After taking an early 1-0 lead in the first on Duncan Ortega's RBI single, the Prairie Wolves pulled away in the fifth. Easton Johnson's two-run double highlighted a three-run sixth, extending the lead to 6-1. Jake Shedarowich later sealed it with a two-run triple in the eighth.
Ross (W, 2-3) dominated over 7.1 innings, allowing just two earned runs while striking out four. Brady Bell came on in relief to strand the bases loaded in the ninth, preserving the win.
By the Numbers
- 17 hits – NWU's offense was relentless, with seven players recording multiple hits.
- 5 doubles, 1 triple – The Prairie Wolves capitalized on extra-base opportunities.
- Robbie Ross – Scattered six hits and worked efficiently, needing just 32 batters faced to get into the eighth.
- Brady Bell – Went 2-for-5 at the plate and closed the door on the mound with two strikeouts in the ninth.
Up Next
The Prairie Wolves get another shot at Luther, who sent them to the consolation bracket earlier in the tournament. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m.
