Every time the 51s got close on Tuesday night, the goalposts kept moving just a little bit further.
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The 51s’ second baseman has hit 16 home runs this season across two levels after hitting just nine from 2013-17.
Zach Borenstein’s home run broke open a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning and helped spur the 51s to an 8-3 victory over Salt Lake on Monday night at Cashman Field.
UNLV shortstop Bryson Stott, who also went to Desert Oasis High School, made the 26-man USA Baseball Collegiate National team for an international series. Team USA will play Japan in various U.S. cities from Tueday to Sunday and at Cuba on July 10-14.
Wagers on Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence to win the Heisman Trophy caused the Westgate sports book to improve their odds.
The 51s beat Salt Lake 7-2 on Sunday night at Cashman Field to move five games behind Salt Lake and El Paso, who are now tied for first.
The Las Vegas 51s closed out their first above-.500 month with a five-game winning streak on Saturday.
Cody Asche celebrated his 28th birthday by going 3-for-4 with four RBIs and four runs scored in the 51s’ 15-2 victory over Salt Lake on Saturday night at Cashman Field.
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Drew Gagnon threw seven scoreless innings and Patrick Kivlehan hit two home runs in the win.
Matt den Dekker missed almost the entire month of June with a knee injury. But when he came back Thursday, he made his presence felt immediately.
Arkansas missed a chance to win the College World Series when a foul pop dropped between three infielders. Oregon State made the Razorbacks pay for it behind one of the best pitching performances in a title game.
The first baseman was a decorated player at college powerhouse Florida and a second-round draft pick in 2016.
Borenstein leads the team in many major offensive categories including hits (69), runs scored (51), RBIs (51) and home runs (16).
Oregon State hadn’t been able to catch a break in the College World Series finals. And then the ninth inning happened Wednesday night.