UConn baseball loses season opener to Nebraska, 12-2

The UConn baseball team kicked off its 2026 season with a tough 12-2 loss to Nebraska in the MLB Desert Invitational in Scottsdale, Arizona. Starting pitcher Charlie West struck out six in 3.2 innings but struggled with control, while Evan Hale had a solid debut out of the bullpen. UConn briefly led 1-0, but Nebraska quickly pulled ahead, highlighted by Dylan Carey’s three-hit, four-RBI performance. The Huskies will face Kansas State next in their second game of the tournament.

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