Feb. 23, 2017 2017 UNLV Weekly Notes
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 two losses. They went 2-1 against the No. 23 Stanford Cardinal last weekend and then lost to the San Diego State Aztecs, 5-4, Wednesday night.
TUNE IT, 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).
Links for the streams as well as live stats can be found at UNLVRebels.com.
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.
