Aztecs vs. Lobos Baseball: New Mexico Triumphs 5-2 in Series Opener
San Diego State fell to New Mexico 5-2 in the series opener, despite limiting the Lobos to four hits and putting runners in scoring position in the first six innings.
By the Numbers- San Diego State slipped to 6-17 on the season and 2-8 in Mountain West action.
- New Mexico improved to 16-9 overall and 7-3 in the MW, ending an 11-game losing streak to SDSU.
San Diego State struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, with New Mexico taking advantage of walks to secure a decisive fifth inning lead.
State of Play- SDSU's pitching limited New Mexico to four hits, with Chris Canavan recording a season-high five strikeouts.
- New Mexico capitalized on walks in the fifth inning, scoring all five runs in that frame.
The series between San Diego State and New Mexico will conclude with a doubleheader on Friday, March 29th, at 2 p.m. PT.
Bottom LineDespite a strong pitching performance from San Diego State, missed opportunities and walks allowed New Mexico to secure a 5-2 victory in the series opener, highlighting the importance of capitalizing on scoring chances in baseball.
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