FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State softball team fell to UNLV in the series finale 2-0 on Sunday afternoon, snapping the Bulldogs' 10-game win streak.
The Bulldogs (19-10, 5-1 MW) were outhit by the Rebels (17-14, 2-4 MW) 6-5 in the contest. Fresno State's five hits came from five different players. Key-Annah Campbell Pu'a and Serayah Neiss split innings in the circle. Campbell-Pu'a falls to 5-4 on the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rebels took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. The leadoff hitter belted a double, moved to third on a fly out and scored on a passed ball.
After four innings without a run from either team, UNLV extended its lead 2-0 in the bottom of the sixth. The Rebels opened the inning with a single up the middle. The Bulldogs' defense retired the next two batters, but a two-out double to center field would score a run.
Fresno State had the chance to tie the game in the seventh. Natalie Elias hit a two-out single up the middle and advanced to second on a passed ball. Kennedy Bunker drew a walk, putting two runners on base. The Rebels' pitcher made the play to retire the next batter, ending the game. The Bulldogs left nine runners stranded in the contest.
WHAT'S NEXT
Fresno State will travel to face Santa Clara in a doubleheader on Tuesday, March 25 starting at 1 p.m. PT.