Nebraska infielder Brice Matthews is staying home as a first-round pick in the MLB draft. The Houston Astros selected the Huskers shortstop at No. 28 overall on Sunday night – higher than any projection – with the final pick of the opening round. “It’s indescribable – I’m blessed for sure,” Matthews told The World-Herald afterward. “The picks kept rolling in and it kept leaning more toward Houston,” Matthews said.

Source: Daily Sun July 10, 2023 14:08 UTC