LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV baseball team defeated San Jose State, 13-12, Thursday evening at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.
The Rebels saw their record improve to 23-11 (13-3 MW), while the Spartans dropped to 18-16 (9-7 MW).
REBEL OF THE GAME: Eric Bigani went 3-for-4 at the plate, with five RBI, his sixth home run of the year and one run scored for the Rebels.
TURNING POINT: The ballgame was tied, 8-8, going into the bottom of the sixth, only for the Rebels to answer back with four RBIs to pull ahead.
Nick Rupp (4-1) earned his fourth win of the season after pitching 3.2 innings of relief and allowing no runs on three hits and five punchouts.
Hayden Neirman (S,4) earned the save after pitching 1.1 innings of relief, allowing four runs on six hits and two strikeouts.
Corey Sanchez (3-2) was saddled with the loss after pitching 2.0 innings of relief, allowing two runs on four hits and zero strikeouts.
UP NEXT: The Rebels will continue the three-game series against San Jose State Friday, first pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Single-game ticket prices this season are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, faculty and staff, and $5 to groups of 15 or more. Fans that purchase tickets online before game day can get them for an advanced single-game price of $6.
All high school, middle school and elementary students are free under UNLV's new admission policy. To receive free admission, high school students must present valid Nevada are school I.D. at the box office on gameday for one (1) complimentary ticket. Current UNLV students will receive free admission with a valid school I.D. All other students will receive a complimentary ticket at the box office (no I.D. required). Kids not yet elementary school age will continue to receive free admission for all UNLV Olympic sports.
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