Kirk Haney – USU Eastern Athletics
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Barrett

Game 1:

Utah State Eastern fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 17-5 loss to Southern Nevada on Thursday. Southern Nevada scored on a home run by Trey Frahm, a single by John-Howard Bobo, and a double by Zach Culver in the second inning.

The Utah State Eastern struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Southern Nevada , giving up 17 runs. Kody Nelson took the loss for Utah State Eastern. The left-hander lasted three innings, allowing seven hits and nine runs while striking out three.

Eastern socked one home run on the day. Dawsen Hall had a homer in the first inning. Ethan Udy went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Utah State Eastern in hits. Eastern put up three runs in the third inning. Ryder Peterson, Dylan Sanchez, and Dylan Rodriguez each had RBIs in the frame.

Game 2:

Utah State Eastern knotted the game up at two in the bottom of the fourth inning, when Parker Applegate doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run. Eastern stayed in it until the end, but Southern Nevada pulled away late in a 4-2 victory on Saturday. The game was tied at two with Southern Nevada batting in the top of the fifth when Damiano Palmegiani homered on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs.

Parker Buys took the loss for Utah State Eastern. The right-hander surrendered three runs on four hits over four innings, striking out seven.

Eastern racked up seven hits. Applegate and Dawsen Hall all managed multiple hits for Utah State Eastern. Hall and Applegate each collected two hits to lead Utah State Eastern. Utah State Eastern was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Ty Barker made the most plays with 11.

Game 3:

In the bottom of the third inning, Utah State Eastern tied things up at two when Ethan Udy singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Hayden Brock took the loss for Utah State Eastern. Brock surrendered five runs on four hits over four innings, striking out five.

Eastern smacked one home run on the day. Udy went for the long ball in the fifth inning.

Utah State Eastern collected six hits. Udy and Kaden Kunz each managed multiple hits for Utah State Eastern. Kunz and Udy all had two hits to lead Utah State Eastern.

“We knew going into this weekend it would be a great series. We played well and had chances to swing the game in our direction multiple times. Our players competed through the weekend dealing with weather and field prepping to get things ready. This team shows a lot of heart and determination to compete. It is great seeing them play as a team.” Coach Haney

The Eagles will head up to Twin Falls this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to take on College of Southern Idaho in a four game series.