David Hensley earned his first career save. (Shotgun Spratling)
San Diego State Rallies Past UNLV
SAN DIEGO — When David Hensley came off the mound in the eighth inning, he went to the San Diego State coaching staff.
“I want the ball in the ninth.”
The Aztecs had planned to turn the ball over to freshman Casey Schmitt for the final three outs. But Hensley’s conviction changed the coaches mind.
“Of course you’re going to give him the ball because that’s the right mindset you want. To say, ‘Hey I want to finish this,’” San Diego State head coach Mark Martinez said. “We were a little nervous doing it, but at the[…]
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