Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow baseball team opens Western Athletic Conference play this week, hosting defending WAC Champion Fresno State for a four-game series from Friday, April 9, to Sunday, April 11, at Les Murakami Stadium.

UH comes into the series winning nine of its last 12 games, including taking two of three from Gonzaga this past weekend. In the series victory, Josh Slaats earned his third WAC Pitcher of the Week honor, pitching seven, shutout innings, allowing just one hit with 10 strikeouts in his win over the Zags.

Games 29-32

What: Hawai'i vs. Fresno State

When: Friday, Apr. 9 (6:35 p.m.), Saturday, Apr. 10 (3:05 p.m., doubleheader), Sunday, Apr. 11 (1:05 p.m.)

Where: Les Murakami Stadium (4,312)

Television: There will be no television for any games of the series

Streaming Video: None

Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry all the games live with Don Robbs (play-by-play).

Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com

Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com

Ticket Information: Individual game tickets are $8 in the lower and mid levels. Adult tickets in the upper level are $6, with senior citizens for $5 and student tickets in the upper level for $3. Manoa Maniac tickets in lower JJ will be available for $5. In addition to purchasing tickets online at HawaiiAthletics.com, fans can visit the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., or call 944-2697 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Promotional Information: Chevron, the series sponsor, will distribute 2,500 Thunderstix on Friday (6:35 p.m.), 1,000 seat cushions at Saturday's doubleheader (3:05 p.m.), and 2,500 UH-Chevron “dog tags” prior to Sunday's series finale (1:05 p.m.). Chevron will also award $150 in gift cards to “Lucky Seat” winners at each game and fans can receive a special UH-Chevron souvenir cup with each 32 ounce drink purchase. Fans can visit HawaiiAthletics.com and click on the “Fan Promotions & Ticket Discounts” button for information about “Family Pack” and group-ticket savings.

Coaches: Mike Trapasso (261-228) is in his ninth year at UH. Mike Batesole (523-365-1, 267-207 at Fresno State) is in his eighth season with the Bulldogs.

Series Information: Fresno State leads 70-44.

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