Box Score

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV softball was shut out by Utah State 7-0 on Saturday afternoon at Eller Media Stadium. The Rebels drop to 18-19, 2-6 while the Aggies improve to 15-13, 3-2.

Utah State took the lead for good right away in the first inning. Kirstyn Namba drew a walk to leadoff the game and advanced to second on a wild pitch. A double down the left field line by Noelle Johnson with one out knocked in Namba.

The Aggies pushed the game out of UNLV's reach with three runs each in the fourth and fifth innings. In the fourth inning, two straight singles up the middle started the inning. Victoria Saucedo then hit a three-run homer to left center with one out.

Utah State was able to score three runs the next inning on three hits and two walks. A walk with the bases loaded with two outs and a two RBI-single down the right field produced the three runs for the Aggies.

Alyssa Batastini in her 11th start of the year in the circle gave up four hits, three runs and three walks with two runs in three innings pitched. Kwyn Cooper relieved Batastini in the fourth inning and allowed five hits, four runs and three walks while pitching the rest of the game.

Francesca Foti and Jadelyn Yadao-Valdez both finished the game 2-3 at the plate.

UNLV faces Utah State tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. for the final game of the series.