LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV baseball team completed a series sweep over San Jose State after defeating them, 12-11, Saturday afternoon at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.
The Rebels saw their record improve to 25-11 (15-3 MW), while the Spartans dropped to 18-18 (9-9 MW).
REBEL OF THE GAME: Joey Walls went 2-for-5 at the plate with a game winning two RBI single and two runs scored for the Rebels.
TURNING POINT: The Scarlet & Gray came into the bottom of the ninth down by one, only to load the bases and secure the win with the two RBI single from Walls.
Troy Balko (1-2) earned his first win of the season after pitching 2.2 innings of relief, allowing only one run on two hits and five strikeouts.
The loss was handed to Brady Hill (1-1) after going 0.1 innings of relief and allowing three runs off of three hits and zero strikeouts.
UP NEXT: The Rebels will continue their 13-game homestand against Loyola Marymount Monday. First pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m.
GAME NOTES
- This was the first game of the series that the Rebels played the bottom of the ninth.
- UNLV won both series played against SJSU, dropping only one game.
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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