DENVER – University of Hawai'i junior pitcher Josh Slaats was named the Verizon Wireless Western Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week Monday, for the week of Apr. 19-25, his fourth such honor of the season.

Slaats pitched a complete-game shutout at Louisiana Tech last week. Slaats struck out four while allowing just five hits and two walks in the seven-inning 10-0 victory that was called due to the WAC's run rule. The win marks Slaats' second complete-game shutout of the season. Slaats now holds a 4-2 record on the season with a 1.71 ERA, striking out 56 in 52.2 innings pitched.

Fresno State's Jordan Ribera was named the WAC Hitter of the Week.

The Rainbows return to Les Murakami Stadium for a four-game series against Nevada from Apr. 30-May 2.

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