Stevens named WAC Pitcher of the Week

UTRGV Athletics UTRGV senior right-handed pitcher Kevin Stevens was named the Western Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week after leading the Vaqueros to a key conference win over Stephen F. Austin last Friday. (Courtesy photo)

UTRGV senior right-handed pitcher Kevin Stevens was named the TicketSmarter Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday after leading the Vaqueros to a key victory in WAC play during the week of April 4-10.

Stevens (4-2) recorded his second-career shutout and fourth-career complete game during a 10-0 win over Stephen F. Austin last Friday. On the mound for all eight innings, he scattered five hits while striking out seven Lumberjacks and walking just one. It was his third start without allowing a run this season.

Stevens has posted a 2.18 ERA in 41.1 innings pitched this season. He leads UTRGV with 51 strikeouts while allowing 10 earned runs on the year.

This is the second-straight week in which a UTRGV pitcher has earned TicketSmarter WAC Pitcher of the Week honors after junior J.C. Ariza was recognized last week.

UTRGV is back in action at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday against Houston in nonconference play. The game is available to watch on ESPN’s streaming service ESPN+.