OMAHA, Neb. — In the final meeting between crosstown nonconference rivals this season, Omaha's late surge came up short in a 15-10 loss to Creighton at Tal Anderson Field.
The game included 25 runs, 30 hits, six home runs and 12 extra-base hits as the Bluejays swept the three-game season series.
Omaha (13-19, 8-6 Summit) resumes pursuit of the Summit League championship Friday at 6 p.m. CT against St. Thomas. The Mavericks are currently in second place in the conference.
The BIG EAST-leading Bluejays built a big lead in the early innings thanks to the long ball before Omaha mounted a comeback.
Jackson Trout's two-run homer in the third inning was his third of the season. Trout finished the night 2 for 5 with three RBIs.
Chase Diggins keyed rallies in the final three innings, driving in a pair of runs during a four-run eighth. Diggins went 3 for 5 with three runs scored and three RBIs.
Bluejays Nick Venteicher and Teddy Deters each homered twice off Maverick pitching, and Creighton (22-16, 7-2 Big East) added a solo blast from Ben North.
Omaha's three-game Summit League home series against St. Thomas is scheduled for single games April 24-26. Tickets for all Mavericks home games are available at OMavs.com/Tickets. Fans are advised to monitor social media and OMavs.com for any schedule adjustments due to weather.
All Summit League games can be streamed live on the Summit League Network via Midco Sports. Links to broadcasts and live stats can be found at OMavs.com.
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