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Thomas claims fifth career Mountain West Pitcher of the Week honors
5/22/2017 12:05:00 PM | Baseball
Fresno State junior left-handed pitcher Ricky Tyler Thomas was named the Mountain West Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season and fifth time in his career on Monday afternoon, as announced by the conference office.
COLORADO SPRING, Colo. - Fresno State junior left-handed pitcher Ricky Tyler Thomas was named the Mountain West Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season on Monday afternoon, as announced by the conference office.
It is Thomas' fifth career Mountain West Pitcher of the Week honor after the San Diego native picked up three weekly honors as a sophomore in 2016 on his way to earning First-Team All-Mountain West accolades.
The southpaw returned to his hometown last week at San Diego State tossing 6.2 innings in the 'Dogs 4-0 shutout win over the Aztecs on Thursday as he limited SDSU to three hits, all singles, no runs and struck out seven. Combining with fellow San Diego native, junior left-hander Fred Schlichtholz, the duo held a potent San Diego State lineup in check as no baserunner advanced past second base in the game.
It was Thomas' eighth career game pitching at least six innings without allowing an earned run and second time this season as he also did it at home against UC Riverside (Feb. 24) where he tossed seven innings, allowed one hit and struck out a career-best 15. .
Heading into the Mountain West Tournament hosted by New Mexico this week, Thomas leads the MW in ERA (3.70), is tied with UNM's Tyler Stevens for the strikeout lead (94), ranks second in opposing batting average (.229), wins (7), earned runs allowed (34) and is fourth in innings pitched (82.2).
Picking up wins in his final five Mountain West outings of the season, Thomas finished MW play starting nine games posting a 6-2 record with a 3.86 ERA and notched 51 strikeouts in 56.0 innings.
The Bulldogs close out the regular season at home on Monday evening at 6:05 p.m. hosting Gonzaga (31-17) at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
2017 Mountain West Baseball Pitchers of the Week
Feb. 20 – Ricky Tyler Thomas, Jr., LHP, Fresno State
Feb. 27 – Alan Strong, Jr., RHP, UNLV
Mar. 7 – Larry Quaney, So., RHP, UNLV
Mar. 13 – Tyler Stevens, Jr., RHP, New Mexico
Mar. 20 – Alan Strong, Jr., RHP, UNLV
Mar. 27 – Brett Seeburger, Sr., LHP, San Diego State
Apr. 3 – Nick Biancalana, Jr., RHP, Air Force
Apr. 10 – Matt Brown, Jr., RHP, San José State
Apr. 17 – Mark Nowaczewski, Jr., RHP, Nevada
Apr. 24 – Mark Nowaczewski, Jr., RHP, Nevada
May 1 – Brett Seeburger, Sr., LHP, San Diego State
May 8 – Marcus Reyes, Sr., LHP, San Diego State
May 15 – Mark Nowaczewski, Jr., RHP, Nevada
May 22 – Ricky Tyler Thomas, Jr., LHP, Fresno State
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It is Thomas' fifth career Mountain West Pitcher of the Week honor after the San Diego native picked up three weekly honors as a sophomore in 2016 on his way to earning First-Team All-Mountain West accolades.
The southpaw returned to his hometown last week at San Diego State tossing 6.2 innings in the 'Dogs 4-0 shutout win over the Aztecs on Thursday as he limited SDSU to three hits, all singles, no runs and struck out seven. Combining with fellow San Diego native, junior left-hander Fred Schlichtholz, the duo held a potent San Diego State lineup in check as no baserunner advanced past second base in the game.
It was Thomas' eighth career game pitching at least six innings without allowing an earned run and second time this season as he also did it at home against UC Riverside (Feb. 24) where he tossed seven innings, allowed one hit and struck out a career-best 15. .
Heading into the Mountain West Tournament hosted by New Mexico this week, Thomas leads the MW in ERA (3.70), is tied with UNM's Tyler Stevens for the strikeout lead (94), ranks second in opposing batting average (.229), wins (7), earned runs allowed (34) and is fourth in innings pitched (82.2).
Picking up wins in his final five Mountain West outings of the season, Thomas finished MW play starting nine games posting a 6-2 record with a 3.86 ERA and notched 51 strikeouts in 56.0 innings.
The Bulldogs close out the regular season at home on Monday evening at 6:05 p.m. hosting Gonzaga (31-17) at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
2017 Mountain West Baseball Pitchers of the Week
Feb. 20 – Ricky Tyler Thomas, Jr., LHP, Fresno State
Feb. 27 – Alan Strong, Jr., RHP, UNLV
Mar. 7 – Larry Quaney, So., RHP, UNLV
Mar. 13 – Tyler Stevens, Jr., RHP, New Mexico
Mar. 20 – Alan Strong, Jr., RHP, UNLV
Mar. 27 – Brett Seeburger, Sr., LHP, San Diego State
Apr. 3 – Nick Biancalana, Jr., RHP, Air Force
Apr. 10 – Matt Brown, Jr., RHP, San José State
Apr. 17 – Mark Nowaczewski, Jr., RHP, Nevada
Apr. 24 – Mark Nowaczewski, Jr., RHP, Nevada
May 1 – Brett Seeburger, Sr., LHP, San Diego State
May 8 – Marcus Reyes, Sr., LHP, San Diego State
May 15 – Mark Nowaczewski, Jr., RHP, Nevada
May 22 – Ricky Tyler Thomas, Jr., LHP, Fresno State
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
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