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)
Yes, But

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.
What's Next

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 Line

Jason 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.