The UNLV baseball team faced off against the Fresno State Bulldogs, with pitcher Austin Cates setting a single-game program record with 12 strikeouts in seven innings of work.

By the Numbers
  • Cates set the UNLV single-game record with 12 strikeouts.
  • The game featured a total of seven home runs between the two teams.
Yes, But

Despite Cates' record-breaking performance, Fresno State ultimately won the game 6-5.

State of Play
  • Cates' impressive pitching performance was accompanied by UNLV hitting three home runs during the game.
  • The Rebels will have a rematch against Fresno State in the second game of the series on Friday night.
What's Next

UNLV is set to play Fresno State in the rematch on Friday night and will conclude their weekend series on Saturday.

Bottom Line

Despite Austin Cates' stellar pitching, UNLV fell short against Fresno State, emphasizing the importance of consistent performance across all aspects of the game in securing victories.