LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels erupted for 11 runs across the second and third innings Wednesday afternoon en route to a 16-1 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos at Earl Wilson Stadium.

UNLV starter Yates Bland earned the win, allowing one run on five hits over five innings with four strikeouts. The Rebels’ offense was powered by Drew Barragan, who hit a three-run homer during a six-run second inning. Gavin Taylor added a two-run double.

The Broncos’ lone run came on Drew Howard’s RBI single in the third. Connor Ostrander had two of Western Michigan’s five hits.

UNLV improved to 7-2, while Western Michigan fell to 2-6. The Rebels have won the first two games of the midweek series.