University of Nevada Las Vegas
Colorado State
5/6/2016 12:00:00 AM | Softball
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV softball dropped the first game of the weekend series to Colorado State 4-2 on Friday night at Eller Media Stadium. The Rebels drop to 23-27, 7-12 while the Rams improve to 20-24, 6-12.
After the first two innings were scoreless, Colorado State scored all four of its runs in the third inning. After a one-out single up the middle, the Rams scored each run with two outs. A double to center field knocked in the first run and was followed by a RBI-single to center field. After a walk another double to right center scored the final two runs of the inning.
The Rebels scored their two runs in the fifth inning with the aid of three Rams' errors. Myranda Bueno singled to center field and advanced to second base on a fielding error. Jadelyn Yadao-Valdez grounded to the pitcher but the throw to first base was too high and allowed Yadao-Valdez to advance one base and Bueno to score. Garie Blando then reached on a fielding error by the shortstop. A bunt by Jamie DePippo gave Yadao-Valdez just enough time to race home and score.
Only one Rebel reached base in the last two innings, a two-out double by Alyssa Cordova in the sixth inning.
The Rebels had two runners in scoring position in the first inning but couldn't score. Blando led off with a walk, and DePippo singled through the right side. After a sacrifice bunt by Janine Petmecky, a strikeout and pop out ended the inning.
In the third inning UNLV had runners on first and third base with one out but couldn't take advantage with a runner in scoring position once again. Blando singled to second base and stole two bases with DePippo hitting a single to third base afterwards. Petmecky hit into a double play at first base to end the inning.
Morgan Ettinger threw her team-high sixth complete game, allowing seven hits, four runs and two walks with one strikeout.
DePippo led the way for the Rebels at the plate, going 3-3 with a RBI. With two stolen bases Blando now is tied with Steph Gonzales (1993-94) for sixth all-time in UNLV history with 36.
UNLV faces Colorado State in the second game of the series tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.
