Nevada triumphs over UNLV in opening game with dominant pitching performance
Nevada's Jason Doktorczyk showcased his pitching prowess, leading the team to a 4-1 victory over UNLV in the series opener in Las Vegas. Doktorczyk, now 5-2 for the year, struck out eight batters and allowed just one run on three hits over eight innings, positioning himself for potential back-to-back Mountain West Pitcher of the Week honors.
By the Numbers- WP: Jason Doktorczyk (5-2)
- LP: Austin Cates (5-3)
- SV: Ethan O'Neal (3)
UNLV's Austin Cates, despite falling to 5-3, put up a competitive performance, yielding four runs over seven innings.
State of Play- Nevada advances their season record to 16-18, with a 10-8 standing in the Mountain West conference.
- UNLV now stands at 19-18 overall, with a conference record of 7-12.
- The series continues with Nevada having the opportunity to clinch a victory on Saturday night.
Nevada looks to extend their success and secure another win over UNLV in the upcoming game on Saturday evening with the first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m.
Bottom LineJason Doktorczyk's dominant pitching display led Nevada to a significant victory over UNLV, positioning the team well for continued success in the series and potentially earning Doktorczyk further accolades.
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