Nov. 13, 2003
LAS VEGAS - Team Gray captured the final game of UNLV's annual Fall World Series with a 7-0 victory over Team Scarlet Sunday afternoon at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.
Team Scarlet won the series, however, 2-1.
"With the exception of game two, which was hampered by unearned runs, our pitching was solid," head coach Buddy Gouldsmith said. "Ryan Tabor gave Team Scarlet the edge with a quality start out of the gate. The combined efforts of Luca and Skogley in game three for Team Grey were special performances. As solid as the pitching was, I thought we continued to swing the bats well as we have all fall. The series provided a competitive environment and I am as excited as I have ever been about this team and the upcoming season."
In game three, sophomore All-American Matt Luca combined with freshman Kevin Skogley to throw a no-hitter for Team Gray.
Team Gray was led at the plate by freshman Ryan Kowalski who had a triple and single with three runs scored. Senior first baseman Eddie Gill had two doubles with two runs scored, while sophomore Ryan Bird and freshman Stephen Erkel had two doubles and two RBI's respectively.
The losing pitcher for Team Scarlet was junior Matt Minor.
In game two of the World Series, Team Scarlet came from behind to earn an 11-8 victory over Team Gray.
Team Gray scored six unearned runs in the first inning off starter Jake Vose. Team Scarlet came back with five runs in the top of the second capped off by senior second basemen Ryan Ruiz's three-run homer. Team Scarlet continued to pound the baseball with senior Ty Soto collecting three hits on the day and sophomore CJ Ebarb and senior Brad Ross contributed a pair of hits each.
Sophomore Josh Gagne pitched four scoreless innings in relief to earn the win for Team Scarlet. Sophomore Matt Wagner was tagged with the loss.
In game one of the World Series strong pitching and a barrage of hits helped Team Scarlet take home the 11-4 win.
Freshman Ryan Taber tossed 5.1 solid innings to get the win. Senior's Jason Guerra and Shane Clatterbuck closed out the game for Team Scarlet throwing the last 1.2 innings without giving up a hit.
Team Scarlet was powered at the plate by Ebarb who was working in threes with three hits, three RBI's and three runs scored on the day. Junior Zeke Parraz had four singles, two RBI's and two runs scored while senior Brent Johnson had two singles and two runs scored.
Gill hit a two run homer for Team Grey. Sophomore Ryan Bird and freshman Justin Tellam collected two hits while junior Eric Nielsen had a double and two runs scored.
Freshman Kevin Skogley took the loss.
