HUSKERS SOFTBALL Recap: Northwestern 6 NEBRASKA 5

Nebraska lost a crusher in the first Northwestern game of the series and the laughably oft-abused “runner left early” appeal played a ridiculous part again. One of the most controversial appeals in college softball the last couple of years is being able to review whether or not a runner left the base early as they are not allowed to do so until the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand. Now fair is fair and it is something which should absolutely be monitored, but what is happening is this: Coaches are allowed two challenges. Naturally, they only choose to use them if...