New Mexico State Baseball’s Late Scoring Surge Defeats FIU Softball 9-5
FIU softball squandered a 4-1 lead, allowing New Mexico State to score eight runs in two innings for a 9-5 victory in the series finale. The Panthers, boosted by Ashton Lansdell's home run and triple, were ahead 5-3 until the bottom of the fifth. Despite efforts from players like Collier Peaden and Kally Meredith, the Panthers couldn't hold on as New Mexico State secured the win with a strong offensive rally.
By the Numbers- FIU finished with a total of 10 hits in the game.
- Ashton Lansdell hit her team-leading sixth home run and added a triple in the match.
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State of Play- New Mexico State recorded three doubles and a homer during their game-changing rally.
- The Panthers used a total of four pitchers in the game.
FIU will face Jacksonville State in a crucial three-game Conference USA series at home starting on Friday, April 19 at 6 p.m. ET.
Bottom LineDespite a strong start, FIU softball couldn't maintain its lead, eventually falling to New Mexico State. Looking ahead, the team needs to regroup for the upcoming important series against Jacksonville State.
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