Following their series against the University of Nevada, the University of New Mexico Lobos continued their home stand by crushing the Colorado State University Pueblo Thunderwolves 11-3 on Tuesday, April 21.
After starting pitcher Ethin Woltz faced the minimum, the Lobo offense promptly got the party started as the first four men in the Lobo lineup reached and plated 2 runs before the Thunderwolf starting pitcher Cole Bloomer could record an out.
Bloomer was promptly pulled from the game, but the Lobo offense continued as they batted around in a 5-run first inning that saw doubles from right fielder Anthony Diaz, shortstop Karsen Waslefsky and first baseman Gene Trujillo.
The Thunderwolves crept back into the game against Woltz with a home run from third baseman Jason Arriola, and in the second inning, an RBI single from first baseman Tyler Clementz.
The Lobos answered back with another crooked number — this time a 4-run fourth inning highlighted by a bases-clearing double from second baseman Luke Mansy.
The ever relentless Lobo offense continued to pour on with a 2-run frame in the fifth by a long home run from catcher Brodey Williams.
The bullpen was just as strong as the offense in the game, allowing just 1 run in 6 innings of work as they locked down an 11-3 Lobo win.
One of the pitchers out of that bullpen was Blake Lehmbeck, who made his first outing of the season.
“I’ve had a lot of fun rooting for the guys this year, but it was great to get out there, compete, and have a little bit of fun,” Lehmbeck said.
The Lobos will look ahead to their next series at home against New Mexico State University on Tuesday, April 28.
Marley Herndon is a beat reporter for the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at sports@dailylobo.com or on X @Dailylobo
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