NM State Aggies Secure Extra-Inning Victory Over Oakland
In an exciting extra-inning matchup on Friday night, the NM State Aggies secured a 5-4 victory over Oakland at Presley Askew Field. Aidan Lombardi, in his first game as an Aggie, delivered a clutch at-bat that sealed the walk-off win, improving the Aggies’ season record to 6-3.
The game saw back-and-forth action, with Oakland managing to tie the game late before the Aggies ultimately pulled ahead in extra innings. Despite some errors, the Aggies’ timely pitching and late heroics secured the win.
Key moments in the game included back-to-back doubles in the second inning that gave the Aggies an early lead, as well as a squeeze bunt and timely hits that added to their run total. Strong bullpen pitching and a decisive play in the tenth inning sealed the victory for NM State.
Top performers for the Aggies included Kade Benavidez with two hits and an RBI, Mitch Namie with a crucial hit, and Steve Solorzano who scored three runs. The team’s pitching trio of Jack Turner, Ian Hoslett, and Saul Soto combined for seven strikeouts.
The win in extra innings marked a significant milestone for the Aggies, and fans can look forward to the next game in the series against Oakland on Saturday evening at Presley Askew Field. For more coverage of NM State Baseball, fans can visit NMStateSports.com and follow the team on social media.
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