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Iowa baseball photos: Hawkeyes beat Nebraska in 2021 home opener

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Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace (38) is greeted by teammates after closing out an inning during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace (38) is greeted by teammates after closing out an inning during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa center fielder Ben Norman (9) holds up his glove after grabbing an out as teammate Sam Link, left, reacts during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa center fielder Ben Norman (9) holds up his glove after grabbing an out as teammate Sam Link, left, reacts during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) reacts after hitting a double as Nebraska's Brice Matthews, left, looks on during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) reacts after hitting a double as Nebraska's Brice Matthews, left, looks on during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Trenton Wallace (38) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Trenton Wallace (38) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Brendan Sher watches as he hits a home run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Brendan Sher watches as he hits a home run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa Hawkeyes players huddle up during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa Hawkeyes players huddle up during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers players stand as the national anthem is played before a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers players stand as the national anthem is played before a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace walks out to the mound during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace walks out to the mound during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa head coach Rick Heller looks on during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa head coach Rick Heller looks on during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska's Jack Steil gets an out at first against Iowa's Matthew Sosa during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Nebraska's Jack Steil gets an out at first against Iowa's Matthew Sosa during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Izaya Fullard gets an out at first during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Izaya Fullard gets an out at first during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Ben Norman runs into the dugout after getting an out in center field during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Ben Norman runs into the dugout after getting an out in center field during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Ben Norman gets embraced by teammates after getting an out in center field during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Ben Norman gets embraced by teammates after getting an out in center field during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Ben Norman, left, celebrates with teammate Brendan Sher after he scored a home run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Ben Norman, left, celebrates with teammate Brendan Sher after he scored a home run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Brayden Frazier reacts after hitting a double as Nebraska's Jack Steil, right, looks on during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Brayden Frazier reacts after hitting a double as Nebraska's Jack Steil, right, looks on during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace reacts after a strikeout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace reacts after a strikeout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Sam Link (3) fields a ball during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Sam Link (3) fields a ball during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers huddle up before a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Nebraska Cornhuskers huddle up before a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Dylan Nedved (17) gets set between innings during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Dylan Nedved (17) gets set between innings during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa assistant coach Robin Lund takes notes during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa assistant coach Robin Lund takes notes during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa catcher Austin Martin (34) walks out to the plate during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa catcher Austin Martin (34) walks out to the plate during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Matthew Sosa (31) gets set between innings during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Matthew Sosa (31) gets set between innings during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa head coach Rick Heller runs out to third base during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa head coach Rick Heller runs out to third base during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) walks up to bat during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) walks up to bat during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Brett McCleary (32) bats during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Brett McCleary (32) bats during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska outfielders Logan Foster, left, and Jaxon Hallmark run into the dugout after an inning during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Nebraska outfielders Logan Foster, left, and Jaxon Hallmark run into the dugout after an inning during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) gets set during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) gets set during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska pitcher Cade Povich looks for a signal during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Nebraska pitcher Cade Povich looks for a signal during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa head coach Rick Heller watches from the third baseline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa head coach Rick Heller watches from the third baseline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska pitcher Cade Povich walks to the dugout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Nebraska pitcher Cade Povich walks to the dugout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Ben Norman (9) stands in center field during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Ben Norman (9) stands in center field during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Sam Link (3) gets an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Sam Link (3) gets an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Ben Norman (9) catches an out against the outfield wall during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Ben Norman (9) catches an out against the outfield wall during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) rounds first base after hitting a double during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Izaya Fullard (20) rounds first base after hitting a double during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Brayden Frazier (4) rounds first base after hitting a double during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Brayden Frazier (4) rounds first base after hitting a double during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Ben Norman (9) hits a home run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Ben Norman (9) hits a home run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Ben Norman (9) celebrates with Iowa's Matthew Sosa (31) after hitting a home run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Ben Norman (9) celebrates with Iowa's Matthew Sosa (31) after hitting a home run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska's Caleb Feekin (40) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Nebraska's Caleb Feekin (40) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska pitcher Emmett Olson looks for a signal during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Nebraska pitcher Emmett Olson looks for a signal during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Trace Hoffman (42) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Trace Hoffman (42) delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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