Fresno State sophomore Jordan Brink finished an incredible weekend with a dominating complete game victory over the Air Force Falcons with a career-best 12 strikeouts.
Fresno State sophomore right-hander Derick Velazquez pitched 7.1 scoreless innings to help the Bulldogs even their series with Nevada and set up a rubber game on Saturday.
2012 (FRESHMAN): Played in 42 games, earning 21 starts ... hit his first home run against San Francisco on March 10 ... recorded 17 hits, eight runs, four RBI and two doubles ... batted .191 with a fielding percentage of .979 ... named to 2012 Academic All-WAC team.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Clovis High School ... three-time letterwinner in baseball ... earned Sussano Blanket award ... played outfield and pitched.
Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1993 in Clovis, Calif. ... son of Doug and Caley Tempel ... has younger sister, Kayla ... intends to major in business-finance ... also recruited by San Jose State ... hobbies include longboarding and hanging with friends ... favorite athlete is Steven Jackson ... biggest thrill was hitting a home run at Clovis High School ... chose Fresno State because he wants to win.
