NU bullpen helps early lead stand vs Wildcats

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Nebraska took an early lead then its bullpen made it stand in a 6-1 victory Tuesday at Kansas State. The Wildcats threatened in the bottom of the first. A popup resulted in a leadoff double after Max Anderson lost the ball in the sun, but NU starter Caleb Clark escaped the jam unscathed. K-State pitcher Mason Buss hit a pair of Huskers in the second, and a passed ball advanced the runners. Gabe Swansen then scored on Garrett Anglim’s sacrifice fly and Cole Evans’ single made it 2-0. In the bottom of the inning, the Wildcats (19-12)…