ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – University of New Mexico junior Toller Boardman has been named the Mountain West Pitcher of the Week the Conference office announced Monday. The southpaw struck out a career-high eight batters in seven shutout innings in UNM’s 9-0 win at UNLV on Friday night.
Boardman limited the Rebels to five hits, just one for extra bases, and let just three runners advance into scoring position. He did not allow a single Rebel to reach third base. UNLV was 0-for-11 against Boardman when there was a runner on base, He threw 74 of his 115 pitches for strikes and walked just one batter. In addition to his eight strikeouts, he got nine outs on the ground and just two on flyballs.
It was the third straight stellar outing for the transfer from San Jacinto College. He has allowed just two earned runs in his last 21 innings dating back to April 3 at San Diego State. During that time he has struck out 18 and walked just five. He ranks second in the Mountain West in ERA at 2.57 behind teammate Tyler Stevens.
He is the third Lobo to earn MW Pitcher of the Week honors this season, joining Stevens and Jake Cole. Cory Voss was named the MW Player of the Week earlier this season as well.
2015 Mountain West Baseball Players of the Week
Feb. 16 – Brody Russell, Jr., OF, Fresno State
Feb. 23 – Austin Byler, Sr., 1B, Nevada
March 2 – Steven Pallares, Sr., OF, San Diego State
March 9 – Ryan Howell, Jr., 2B, Nevada
March 16 – Bradley Haslam, So., DH, Air Force
March 23 – Kevin Viers, Jr., 1B, Fresno State
March 30 – Cory Voss, Fr., C, New Mexico
April 6 – Tyler Jones, So., OF, Air Force
April 13 – Joey Armstrong, Jr., OF, UNLV
April 20 – Kewby Meyer, Sr., OF, Nevada
2015 Mountain West Baseball Pitchers of the Week
Feb. 16 – Jake Shull, Jr. RHP, Fresno State
Feb. 23 – C.J. Saylor, So., RHP, San Diego State
March 2 – Griffin Jax, So., RHP, Air Force
March 9 – Kenny Oakley, Jr., RHP, UNLV
March 16 – Bubba Derby, Jr., RHP, San Diego State
March 23 – Marcus Reyes, So., LHP, San Diego State
March 30 – Jake Cole, Sr., RHP, New Mexico
April 6 – Christian Stolo, Jr., LHP, Nevada
April 13 – Tyler Stevens, Fr., RHP, New Mexico
April 20 – Toller Boardman, Jr., LHP, New Mexico