Hinton's bases clearing double sparks wild Tigers comeback

Matt Resnick/Daily Mail/ Nevada closer Andy Heathman shuts the door on the Pittsburg Purple Dragons, Saturday at Lyons Stadium.

Nevada Daily Mail

The young Nevada Tigers showed maturity beyond their years Saturday afternoon at Lyons Stadium, erasing a late five-run deficit, en route to defeating the Pittsburg Purple Dragons 13-11. With the victory, the Tigers improve to 5-1 (4-0 West Central Conference).

Nevada freshman Braeden Hinton came up with the go-ahead 3-RBI double in the bottom of the sixth inning. In addition, Hinton picked up his first career victory. Nevada's Andy Heathman notched his second save of the season, closing the door on Pittsburg in the top of the seventh of inning.

Check Tuesday's edition of the Daily Mail for full coverage, including post-game comments from Nevada head coach Danny Penn, as well as pictures from the early-afternoon thriller