Game Notes
HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow baseball team (23-22, 6-10 WAC) hosts its final home series of the season this week, facing New Mexico State (35-16-1, 13-6-1) in a four-game series on May 13, 14 and 16.
The series will include a game on Thursday, at 6:35 p.m., a doubleheader on Friday, starting at 3:35 p.m., and a game on Sunday, at 1:05 p.m. UH will not play on Saturday, May 15, because of commencement ceremonies on campus.
The Rainbows took a week off this past week after splitting a four-game series vs. Nevada. During that series,
Matt Sisto picked up UH's sixth WAC Pitcher of the Week honor of the season.
Games 46-49
What: Hawai'i vs. New Mexico State
When: Thursday, May 13 (6:35 p.m.), Friday, May 14 (3:35 p.m., doubleheader), Sunday, May 16 (1:05 p.m.)
Where: Les Murakami Stadium (4,312)
Television: KFVE (Channel 5) will broadcast the games this week live with Jim Leahey and Pal Eldredge calling the action.
Streaming Video: Available at uhstreaming.oceanic.com on Friday and Sunday, for a fee.
Radio: ESPN Radio (1420 AM) will broadcast all games live with Don Robbs calling the action
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.
Promotions: Verizon Wireless is the series sponsor and fans are reminded to register at the sports marketing table inside the stadium's main entrance for the chance to win great prizes. On Sunday, the first 1,500 fans will receive baseball team photos, compliments of the UH Federal Credit Union.The senior members of the team will be honored and receive plaques following Sunday's contest.
Coaches:
Mike Trapasso (268-238) is in his ninth year at UH. Rocky Ward (333-344-2) is in his 12th year at NMSU.
Series Information: Hawai'i leads 11-8.
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