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The Nebraska baseball team picked up a huge win over No. 16 Vanderbilt over the weekend while taking part in the MLB Desert Invitational. There was scary moment near the end of that contest that led to a gruesome scene on the diamond.
Cornhuskers pitcher Tucker Timmerman was struck in the face by a line drive comebacker traveling faster than 100 MPH. He immediately fell to the ground in pain.
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I couldn’t find the video anywhere else so here it is
Tucker Timmerman from @HuskerBaseball taking a 104mph comebacker off the nose against @VandyBoys
Thankfully he was able to get up under his own power and proceeds to fire up the crowd with blood… pic.twitter.com/wBIfB9lLna
— Kenny (@KennyWenzel) February 16, 2025
Blood poured from the pitcher’s head as medical staff rushed out to the mound. Unbelievably, he was able to get up and exit the field under his own power.
Rather than go to the hospital, Timmerman remained with the team throughout the final inning. Nebraska picked up a 6-4 win, leading to a celebration on the baseball field.
Winners win. pic.twitter.com/p4uLrnTyQk
— Nebraska Baseball (@HuskerBaseball) February 17, 2025
The reliever opted to join in on those festivities, taking part in a postgame photo where he proudly displayed his battle scar. He refused to let the injury keep him down.
This is what GRIT looks like.
Still can’t believe Huskers pitcher Tucker Timmerman was able to smile like this after wearing a 106-mph comebacker off the face. pic.twitter.com/5uBhr7ficX
— Nate Clouse (@NateClouse) February 16, 2025
Tucker Timmerman was later taken to Omaha for an evaluation. It turns out he fractured a bone near his left eye and could be in line for face surgery. With that said, he’s expected to return this spring with the possibility of wearing a shield still on the table.
Against the Commodores, he completed 2.1 innings of work, allowing one run on two hits while recording a strikeout. He played a pivotal role in the Cornhuskers’ upset victory. It was only fitting that he was able to celebrate with his teammates after the fact.