Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, April 6
Las Vegas, NV
6 p.m. PT
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Photo by: Dennis Silvas
Bulldogs fall in game one in Las Vegas
4/6/2023 7:50:00 PM | Softball
LAS VEGAS – The Fresno State softball team lost 8-0 to the UNLV Rebels on Thursday night at Jim Rogers Field at Eller Media Stadium.
Fresno State (15-20, 4-3 Mountain West) couldn't contain UNLV (18-17, 4-6 MW), who took advantage of its offensive opportunities in handing the Bulldogs their first run-rule loss of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
After a relatively quiet start to the game, UNLV shortstop Maddie Schmidt tripled and designated player Ariana Martinez hit a two-out, two-run homer to give the Rebels a 2-0 lead in the third inning.
UNLV added five more in the fourth frame as Taylor Gilmore (7-5) tossed the first 3.2 innings of the contest before Shelbi Denman came on in relief.
In the fifth, the Rebels ended the game on a sacrifice fly off the bat of catcher Hailey Schmaltz.
UNLV pitcher Alanna Thiede threw her first career no-hitter in the run-rule victory for the Rebels.
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NEXT UP
Fresno State and UNLV will meet next on Friday at 3 p.m. PT and then close out the series on Saturday at 12 p.m. PT.
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please visit bulldogfoundation.org
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Fresno State (15-20, 4-3 Mountain West) couldn't contain UNLV (18-17, 4-6 MW), who took advantage of its offensive opportunities in handing the Bulldogs their first run-rule loss of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
After a relatively quiet start to the game, UNLV shortstop Maddie Schmidt tripled and designated player Ariana Martinez hit a two-out, two-run homer to give the Rebels a 2-0 lead in the third inning.
UNLV added five more in the fourth frame as Taylor Gilmore (7-5) tossed the first 3.2 innings of the contest before Shelbi Denman came on in relief.
In the fifth, the Rebels ended the game on a sacrifice fly off the bat of catcher Hailey Schmaltz.
UNLV pitcher Alanna Thiede threw her first career no-hitter in the run-rule victory for the Rebels.
NOTES
- Taylor Gilmore made her eighth start (30th appearance) in the circle for the Bulldogs this season.
- Shelbi Denman made her 12th relief appearance (20th overall) in the circle for the Bulldogs this season.
- Fresno State now owns a 59-24 record in its all-time series with UNLV (25-8 all-time in games played in Las Vegas).
- Fresno State is seeking its first series win against UNLV since winning two out of three at UNLV in 2019.
- Fresno State entered the game in a tie for second place in the MW standings and a half game back of first place Boise State.
NEXT UP
Fresno State and UNLV will meet next on Friday at 3 p.m. PT and then close out the series on Saturday at 12 p.m. PT.
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please visit bulldogfoundation.org
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateSB
Instagram:Â FresnoStateSoftball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateSoftball
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: THIEDE, A. (3-4)
L: Gilmore, Taylor (7-5)
Base Running:
SB: Mattson, Keahilele 1
Batting:
2B: MARTINEZ, Ariana 1
3B: SCHMIDT, Maddie 1
HR: MARTINEZ, Ariana 1
RBI: SCHMIDT, Maddie 1 ; MARTINEZ, Ariana 5 ; SCHMALTZ, Hailey 2
SH: MARTIN, Janyssa 1
SF: SCHMALTZ, Hailey 1
Base Running:
RUNS: SCHMIDT, Maddie 2 ; VISSER, April 1 ; MARTINEZ, Ariana 1 ; MORALES, Sofia 2 ; SHAW, Skyler 1 ; SCHMALTZ, Hailey 1
SB: SHAW, Skyler 1
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