The University of the Southwest baseball team split a doubleheader against New Mexico Highlands, winning the first game 5–2 and losing the second 14–5. Miguel Olivas led in Game 1 with a strong pitching performance, allowing two runs over 6.2 innings and supporting the offense that included Tim Sedillo's three RBIs. However, in Game 2, the Mustangs fell behind 8–0 early, unable to recover despite offensive efforts from Santiago Garcia and Vyncent Chavez. The team's record now stands at 4–7 with a rubber match scheduled for Monday.

By the Numbers
  • Miguel Olivas pitched 6.2 innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs in Game 1.
  • New Mexico Highlands scored 8 runs in the first inning of Game 2.
  • Southwest recorded 9 hits in Game 1 and 8 hits in Game 2.
Yes, But

Although Southwest showed resilience in their second game by attempting a comeback, their inability to manage early-game pitching and defensive errors ultimately hampered their performance.

State of Play
  • Southwest's current overall record stands at 4–7.
  • The Mustangs are heading into a pivotal series finale on Monday, aiming to secure a home series win.
What's Next

Southwest will focus on regrouping and building momentum for the final game of the series before entering conference play later in the week.

Bottom Line

The team's performance highlighted the crucial need for consistent pitching and defensive stability, essential for securing wins as they head into the business end of the season.