RENO, Nev. — Utah Valley University’s baseball team lost a 5-3 decision in 10 innings Sunday afternoon to Nevada at Don Weir Field at Peccole Park. Despite a strong offensive performance from Luke Iverson, who went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, and two doubles from Chipper Beck, the Wolverines fell to 2-5 on the season.
Weekend Series Results
Utah Valley went 0-3 against Nevada over the weekend, including losses of 7-4 and 9-5 in a Saturday doubleheader. Sunday’s game concluded the three-game series.
Key Moments in Sunday’s Game
Luke Iverson’s first home run of the season, and the 24th of his career, gave Utah Valley an early 2-0 lead. This home run ties him with Cole Jordan for seventh place on UVU’s all-time home run list. The Wolverines loaded the bases in the third inning but were unable to extend their lead.
Starter Landon Zaborowski held Nevada scoreless for four innings, allowing only one hit. Relief pitcher Garrett Miller pitched a career-high 3 1/3 innings, surpassing his previous best set last week at Pacific. Defensive plays by Mason Hamlin and Kaden Carpenter as well helped keep Nevada off the board.
Utah Valley briefly regained the lead in the ninth inning on an RBI single by Iverson, marking his 30th career multi-RBI game. Although, Nevada tied the game and ultimately won with a walk-off home run by Sean Yamaguchi in the 10th inning.
Utah Valley will now start a 12-game homestand, opening against UC Riverside on Friday at 4:05 p.m. MT.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the game between Utah Valley and Nevada?
The final score was Nevada 5, Utah Valley 3.
How many doubles did Chipper Beck record in the game?
Chipper Beck recorded two doubles.
What is Utah Valley’s record after the series against Nevada?
Utah Valley’s record is 2-5.
As Utah Valley begins its extended homestand, what adjustments do you think the team will focus on to improve their performance?
