Feb. 21, 2017 LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV baseball team continues its nine-game homestand this weekend with a visit from the Cal State Fullerton Titans, who are ranked No. 7 in this week's Baseball America Top 25 Poll. The three-game series between the Rebels and Titans will begin Friday night (6:05 pm) at Earl E. Wilson Stadium. Games two and three will take place Saturday (2:05 pm) and Sunday (1:05 pm).
The Rebels are coming off a long weekend that saw them open the 2017 campaign 2-2 with a 2-1 showing against the Omaha Mavericks and a loss to the UC Davis Aggies.
The Titans also began the year at home with two wins and one loss against the No. 23 Stanford Cardinal. Prior to its trip north on I-15, Fullerton will play twice more at home against the NC Dinos of the Korean Baseball Organization and San Diego State Aztecs this Tuesday and Wednesday.
TUNE IN, WATCH & LISTEN: All three games between the UNLV Rebels and Titans will be streamed live free of charge via the Mountain West Network with play-by-play commentary provided by Dug Dugless while Clay Baker will serve as the color analyst. Additionally, the first two contests will be simulcast on the radio with ESPN (1100 AM/100.9 FM) airing Friday's tilt while Saturday's is on NBC Sports (920 AM).
THE FIRST PITCH COACHES SHOW: The second installment of "The First Pitch with Stan Stolte and Dug Dugless" radio show, which is sponsored by Findlay Kia, will take place Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm at Hatari Restaurant & Sports Bar inside The Boulevard Mall (3528 S. Maryland Parkway. The hour-long program that airs on NBC Sports Radio -- 920 The Game began last week and is scheduled to continue on March 8; April 5, 12 and 19; and May 3 and 17.
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS OF INTEREST:
Friday, February 24 -- Craft Beer Craze: Craft beer tastings will be available for purchase courtesy of Miller-Coors and the UNLV Baseball Club.
Saturday, February 25 -- Movie in the Park:The first 150 fans through the stadium gates will receive a free Rebel Baseball blanket. Following the game, fans are invited to watch "Field of Dreams" in the outfield.
Sunday, February 26 -- Kids Run the Bases: Following the game, kids are invited to the field to run the bases.
ON DECK: The UNLV baseball team will conclude its lengthy nine-game homestand next week with a two-game set against the UC Riverside Highlanders (February 28/6:05 pm and March 1/ 2:05 pm).
GET YOUR TICKETS: Fans can purchase tickets for $5 online and in advance at UNLVTickets.com. Tickets purchased at the Wilson Stadium box office are $8 for adults, $6 for senior/faculty/staff, while kids 12 and under as well as UNLV students are free.