Feb. 24, 2007
Final Stats
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-- Texas State jumped on the scoreboard first, but it would not be enough to overcome New Mexico. The Lobos were able to add on four runs in the eighth to seal a 13-7 victory over the Bobcats. Texas State falls to 8-5 on the season while New Mexico improves to 6-6.
Adam Witek would be the first Bobcat on base, with a walk. Seniors David Wood and Aaron Garza singled, advancing Witek around the bases to score. Senior Jared Bunn would score Wood and Garza off of a single to left field, putting the Bobcats up 3-0 in the first.
The lead was not held for long as New Mexico threw up four runs in the first inning. The Lobos led, 8-3 at the end of third, scoring three runs in the second and one in the third inning.
The Bobcats began chipping away at the lead in the fourth, as Laurn Randell would score. Randle singled to left field to get on base. He was advanced by designated hitter Aaron Fuller, who singled and Pat Crumpton, who sac flied out to left field.
The Texas State defense and relief pitcher Jason Baca did not allow a hit in the fifth or sixth and cut the lead to three. Fuller singled through the right side and advanced on a Ben Theriot single. Crumpton walked, advancing both runners. Sophomore shortstop Thomas Field hit a fielder's choice, scoring Fuller. Texas State trailed New Mexico, 8-5 at the end of the sixth, which would be as close as they would get.
New Mexico was able to get a run in the seventh inning and led 13-5 after four runs in the eighth.
The Bobcats had their chance in the ninth, but were unable to capitalize, only scoring two runs. Field singled to get on base and was advanced off of a Witek walk. Wood singled, scoring Field and Witek moved to third. Witek scored on a wild pitch, but shortly after New Mexico ended the game with the final out.
Bobcat pitcher Kyle Gembler falls to 1-2, Stephen Smith (1-2) is credited with the win and Ryan Escarcega (1) gets the save. Fuller, in his first start as a Bobcat, went 3-for4 at the plate, scoring one run. Wood was 3-for-5 and scored one run, while Witek scored two runs. Bunn would hit two RBIs for Texas State.
Texas State wraps up play Sunday against New Mexico at 1:00 p.m.
