UNLV's Micheal Brenly became the first opposing player to hit a grand slam against the Red Raiders since Kansas State's Joe Roundy did so back on April 14, 2006. Brenly hit a grand slam in the bottom of the first that gave the Rebels a 5-1 lead.
Texas Tech took its first lead in almost seven days tonight in the top of the first inning as the Red Raiders jumped out to a 1-0 lead. Tech's last lead was against New Mexico back on Tuesday, April 8.
Taylor Ashby's triple in the fifth marked his first of the season and the fourth of his career.
UNLV now leads the all-time series 5-2 and has won two-straight dating back to last season.
Junior closer Zach Stewart has now allowed runs in back-to-back games for the first time this season.