LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - Sophomore pitcher
D.J. Myers made a strong first impression for UNLV baseball (2-1) in a 3-0 victory over the No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-2) on Sunday in front of 1,662 fans at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.
Myers (1-0) went 7.2 innings, allowing zero runs on three hits with five strikeouts and one walk on 97 pitches.
The win marked UNLV's first shut out over a ranked opponent since joining the Mountain West and was the first home shutout since last year's season opener against Central Michigan, where the Rebels blanked the Chippewas 5-0.
Freshman third baseman
Payton Squier led the way offensively for the Rebels by going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
After a scoreless first inning, the Rebels opened the scoring in the home half of the second inning.
Erik VanMeetren started the inning off with a walk.
Edgar Montes moved VanMeetren to third with a double to right field and then
Nick Rodriguez brought home VanMeetren on a ground out to the shortstop. Montes later scored on a Squier sacrifice fly to left field.
UNLV tacked on another run in the bottom of the seventh. Rodriguez led the inning off with a triple to centerfield, and was brought home on a Squier double down the right field line.
The Rebels return to the diamond Tuesday against Grand Canyon in Phoenix at 6:05 p.m. Fans can watch the game on Cox Cable channel 382 (SD) and 1382 (HD), and it will be streamed online at www.cox7.com.
The next home series for UNLV will start on Friday when the Rebels host Pacific. The Tigers will come to Las Vegas for a four-game series that will run through Monday.
Fans can purchase their tickets to the games online and save money. Visit UNLVtickets.com to purchase a ticket for just $5 and select the "Free Will-Call" option. The deal expires three hours before the first pitch of every home game. Prices for individual games are $8 for adults, $6 for faculty/staff and seniors and $4 for groups of 15 or more (group tickets must be purchased at least one day in advance for the game). Children 12 and under and UNLV students with a valid student I.D. are free.
This season at Earl E. Wilson Stadium, fans will enjoy a new and improved concession stand. Smoken Sams catering will be providing entrees that range from barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers to nachos, chicken fingers and fries. A variety of beverages will also be available.
