Falcons hit hard in Friday loss

LAS VEGAS- Air Force saw UNLV score in every inning, including multiple runs in seven of the Rebels eight turns at the plate, as the Falcons were taken to task in Friday's 19-5 loss.

Jay Thomason was the only Falcons with multiple hits, going 2-4 with 3 RBI. Thomason was responsible for a two-run double in the 2nd before launching his 20th home run of the spring in the 5th.

Thomason becomes the first Falcon since Nic Ready in 2018 to reach the 20-homer plateau, now sitting just one home run shy of Mark Frankenberg's program record set in 1988.

Sam Kulasingam lined a double in his first plate appearance to stake his on-base streak at an astounding 50 games. Kulasingam finished 1-4 with a walk.

Blake Covin drove in a run in the 2nd with an RBI base-hit, closing his night 1-2 with a base on balls.

Doyle Gehring was hit with the loss after tossing just 2.0 innings, allowing five runs on five hits with three walks. The Falcons called upon four more pitchers throughout the evening, as each surrendered at least a run. Air Force pitching walked 10 batters while surrendering nine extra-base hits.

The Falcons led 4-2 after the top of the 2nd, but saw the Rebels eventually score 17 of the game's next 18 runs.

With the loss, Air Force now needs a win on Saturday and losses by both San Diego State and San Jose State to clinch its first regular season Mountain West title.

The Falcons final regular season contest will take place Saturday, May 20 at 1:00 pm MT.

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Team Stats

Jay Thomason

Aerik Joe

Sam Kulasingam

Jake Greiving

Players Mentioned

Blake Covin

Doyle Gehring

Sam Kulasingam

Jay Thomason

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