1. Red Raider of the Game

Sophomore infielder Orlando Garcia went 2-3 on the day as well as 2 walks. He started the scoring on a bases clearing 2-run triple in the 2^nd inning and gave Tech a chance to take the lead in the 10^th with a 2-out walk. He accounted for 2 of the teams 7 hits on the day, in which the offense was relatively quiet.

2. Play That Impacted the Game

Tech went into the bottom of the 9^th with a 5-4 lead and usual stalwart Hayden Howard allowed 2 doubles to let UNM tie the game. UNM clawed back into the game after Tech took a 5-1 lead in the 5^th.

3. Stat of the Game

8 different Lobos hit a double today, one tied the game in the 9^th, and another won the game for them. New Mexico is a very good hitting team, in the top 10 nationally in several hitting categories. They were able to capitalize, and the success wasn't limited to a certain portion of the lineup.

4. Forgotten Play of the Game

After giving up the tying run in the 9^th, Tech started the 10^th inning off very well, loading the bases off 2 walks and a hit by pitch to bring Stephen Smith up to the plate with 2 outs. One of Tech's best hitters, and someone who has a great ability to get on base, could put Tech ahead with 1 good swing. Instead he popped out to end any threat and gave UNM the chance to win, which they did.

5. Big Reason Tech Lost the Game

After going up 5-1 in the 5^th inning, Tech wouldn't score again, and allowed UNM to get back into the game 1 run at a time. They also left 11 runners on base, including 3 in the 10^th. The pitching was ok, even though Howard wasn't as good as he has been. Ryan Moseley pitched 3.2 innings, allowing 1 run, 2 walks, and 2 hits. The offense just couldn't get it done today and it cost Tech the game.