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Cannon Fodder: The Imaginary Mailbag – Summer Edition

Baseball, Basketball, Featured, Football on July 6th, 2011 7 Comments

I would say that these are the “dog” days of summer, but I don’t want anybody to get the impression that I approve of the existence of Fresno State University.  I do, however, want to go on record as saying that while most of you are enjoying weekends of wakeboarding on (insert area lake of [...]

Nevada bounces back in WAC Tournament

Baseball, Featured on May 26th, 2011 No Comments

After being no-hit for a half-dozen innings in their WAC Tournament opener, No. 4 seed Nevada bounced back in a big way in the elimination bracket against No. 3 seed New Mexico State.  Nevada pounded Aggie starter Tyler Mack, plus his replacement Randy Montoya, out of the game in a 6-run first inning that saw [...]

Suarez stars in 8-5 Wolf Pack win

Baseball, Featured on May 22nd, 2011 No Comments

It had been a mediocre year for Nevada junior reliever Bryan Suarez, posting a 0-0 record with an ERA over 4.00 in just 11 innings up until Nevada’s regular season finale against San Jose State.  However, after throwing 4 1/3 scoreless innings in relief of freshman starter Braden Shipley (pictured), Suarez not only picked up [...]

Dramatic split for the Pack

Baseball, Featured on May 21st, 2011 No Comments

Playing their final regular season doubleheader, Nevada won one and lost one in the final inning on Saturday in what was a playoff-type atmosphere in San Jose.  Nevada stormed back from 5 runs down in both games late to make each contest razor tight, winning the finale by a final score of 7-6. Junior catcher [...]

Nevada 11, SJSU 4

Baseball, Featured on May 20th, 2011 No Comments

Looking to the close the regular season on a strong note, Pack baseball hit the road for five straight road games to conclude the regular season. The first game, which was a make-up game against the WAC leading Fresno State Bulldogs on Thursday, resulted in a 7-1 loss.  However, Nevada bounced back strong in San [...]

Nevada looking to finish strong

Baseball, Featured on May 19th, 2011 No Comments

With 5 more games on the schedule, Nevada (20-27, 9-10 in the WAC) can’t quite even up their overall record. However, the Pack can rise up the conference standings.  San Jose State currently sits just a half game ahead, and Nevada, which concludes their season with four games against the Spartans, could move as high [...]

Cole shuts down the Hornets

Baseball, Featured on May 15th, 2011 No Comments

The final home game for the Wolf Pack baseball season was a memorable one, as Nevada went out in style with a strong 10-0, eight inning victory over visiting Sacramento State on Sunday afternoon at Peccole Park.  Senior Jeremy Cole cruised through seven strong innings, whiffing 7 Hornet batters and and allowing just 6 hits to [...]

Saturday Sweep

Baseball, Featured on May 14th, 2011 No Comments

After losing four out of their past 5 games, Nevada baseball needed a shot in the arm.  They got it by taking both ends of Saturday’s doubleheader against visiting Sacramento State, winning 10-7 in the opener and 8-3 in the nightcap. Sophomore second baseman Joe Kohan went 2 for 5, blasted his 4th homer of [...]

Hawaii takes doubleheader from the Pack

Baseball, Featured on May 7th, 2011 1 Comment

Reno, NV –  The Hawaii Rainbows came into Reno and collected a 3-1 series win after taking both games on Saturday, including a 4-0 shutout victory in the finale.  After losing two of three to start the series Nevada wanted to salvage at least a series split with the WAC’s top team. Unfortunately, that didn’t [...]

Diamond Notes: Pack even up Hawaii series

Baseball, Featured on May 7th, 2011 No Comments

Reno, NV –  After dropping a frustrating game one to the first place Hawaii Rainbows the Nevada Wolf Pack fought back in game two showing no mercy as the Silver and Blue shut out the Rainbows in a 10-0 win that was stopped after seven innings due to the mercy rule. Long-time Nevada head baseball [...]