By Paul Delos Santos
Special to UNLVRebels.com

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV baseball (4-2) rallied from a three-run deficit to pull off a 10-4 victory over Pacific (0-6) on Saturday at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.

Freshman designated hitter Payton Squier led the way, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored. Senior catcher Erik VanMeetren went 1-for-3 with two RBI, freshman third baseman Austin Anderson went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored and senior first baseman Morgan Stotts drove in a pair of runs to assist in the victory.

Pacific tallied three runs in the first inning to take an early lead. UNLV got one run back in the home half of the first after Stotts hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Squier.

The Tigers tacked on another run in the top half of the sixth inning, but the Rebels responded with three runs in the bottom half of the sixth when Squier got things started with a single. Justin Jones drew a walk and was followed by Joey Armstrong, who was hit by a pitch. Stotts brought home Squier with a sacrifice fly to left field and VanMeetren cleared the bases with double left field to tie the game.

UNLV took its first lead, 5-4, in the seventh inning when Joey Swanner scored on a Pacific error.

The Rebels extended their lead in the home half of the eighth inning when, with one out, Stotts hit a double to right field and moved to second after VanMeetren drew an intentional walk. Edgar Montes singled to right field, bringing home Stotts. Anderson drove in two more runs with a single to right field. After Swanner walked, Squier brought home Anderson, while Swanner scored on a Tigers fielding error.

Junior pitcher Kenny Oakley went 5.2 innings, allowing four runs on six hits. He struck out eight and walked two in the no decision. Christian Myers (1-0) picked up the win in relief for UNLV.

The Rebels and Tigers play the third of their four-game set on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. Sophomore D.J. Myers (1-0) is slated to pitch for UNLV, while Cory Popham (0-1) is expected to be on the bump for Pacific.

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.