By Paul Delos Santos
Special to UNLVRebels.com

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV baseball (3-2) plated a run in each of the first four innings to pick up a 6-2 victory over Pacific (0-5) on Friday at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.

Junior second baseman Justin Jones led the way, going 1-for-3 with a triple and three RBI. Senior right fielder Edgar Montes finished 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored, while Morgan Stotts and Nick Rodriguez each tallied a RBI.

The Rebels got their first run of the game when Stotts brought home Payton Squier on an infield single. UNLV plated another run in the second inning when Montes scored on a Rodriguez sacrifice bunt.

Squier scored his second run of the game in the third inning on a Jones sacrifice fly to centerfield to bring the score to 3-0. The Rebels tacked on another run in the fourth when Montes crossed the plate on a Tigers error.

Pacific cut into UNLV's lead in the top half of the fifth inning, but UNLV got the runs back in the home half of the seventh when Jones hit a triple to right center to give the Rebels a 6-2 lead.

Junior Bryan Bonnell (1-0) went six innings in his first start of the season. He allowed two runs, one of which was earned, on six hits with four strikeouts and no walks to earn the win. Junior Ben Wright earned his first career save after pitching three scoreless innings.

The two teams continue their four-game set on Saturday at 2:05 p.m. Junior Kenny Oakley (0-0) is expected to start for the Rebels, while Jake Jenkins (0-1) is probable for the Tigers.

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.