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Sophomore Carl Stajduhar bats against a UNLV pitcher Friday afternoon at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos beat UNLV 15-3 in the first of the three game home-stand.

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Baseball: Lobos take Game 1 from Rebels and climb into first place in MW

Liam Cary-Eaves | April 2

New Mexico’s offense once again stole the show in the opening game of this weekend's series against UNLV with a 15-3 blowout on Friday night, and climbed to the top of the conference in the process. UNM’s lefty starter Carson Schneider didn’t need all the fuel the offense showcased, but the junior wasn’t fazed by several long innings throughout the course of the contest. Schneider improved to 5-1 on the year dropping his ERA to a respectable 3.37.

Junior Chris Devito bats against a San Jose State pitcher March 20, 2016 at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos will have their first outing of a three game set against UNLV Friday in Albuquerque.

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Baseball: New Mexico returns home to take on UNLV

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 31

New Mexico will return to league play this weekend against UNLV after taking to the road the past six games. Across those six games on the road, the Lobos only dropped a one-game series against Texas Tech, while the squad was able to sweep Sacramento State on Tuesday, and nearly completed a sweep over SDSU over the weekend.

Junior Carson Shneider pitches at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos beat Sacramento State in the final game of a two game series, 12-3, in Sacramento, California.

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Baseball: Lobos sweep Hornets to finish up six game road trip

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 30

New Mexico finished up its two game stint on the road against Sacramento State, completing the early week sweep over the hornets in a 12-3 rout. The Lobos (17-8, 7-2 MW) who have been on a tear as of late, have won 11 of their last 14 contests, dropping only a one-game series in the process.

Redshirt senior pitcher Colton Thomson pitches against San Jose State on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos will have their first of three games against San Diego State this Thursday in San Diego, California.

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Lobos fall to Texas Tech in high-scoring game

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 24

New Mexico returns to league play following a high-scoring affair in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech jumped all over UNM starter James Harrington, who only lasted 2.1 innings in a 14-10 loss on the road. Harrington threw 61 pitches, allowing eight runs, five of which were earned.

Senior Dalton Bowers bats against the San Jose State Spartans on Sunday afternoon at the Santa Ana field. The Lobos beat the Spartans 11-1.

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Baseball: Lobos sweep Spartans behind Thomson's gem

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 21

New Mexico brought out the brooms on the back of left-handed pitcher Colton Thomson's gem of a game in an 11-1 rout over San Jose State on Sunday. The game was sailing along in what looked to be a pitchers’ duel between Thomson and Josh Nashed (0-4). However, a rocky 7th inning for Nashed ruined any shot of a Spartan comeback. While every pitcher would like to have the backing of the offense, Thomson received more than enough in this blowout victory in the final game of the series. The seven run bottom of the seventh proved to be plenty for Thomson (2-1), who shut down SJSU in his eight innings pitched, his longest career outing.

Senior Dalton Bowers makes contact with the ball Saturday afternoon at Santa Ana Star Field. UNM beats San Jose State 3-2.

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Baseball: Stevens hot; bats cool for UNM to take series

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 20

New Mexico’s bat wasn’t as flamboyant as in the first game of the series, but Tyler Stevens tossed a gem to take the series. Granted, UNM jumped on SJSU first on Saturday with two runs in the bottom of the first, but it was Steven who fueled the Lobos in the second conference series of the year.

Sophomore Luis Gonzalez slides back to first base as a San Jose State pitcher attempts to get him Friday night at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos beat the Spartans 9-6.

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Baseball: Eighth inning rally gives Lobos first game of SJSU series

March 19

New Mexico’s bats sealed the deal for the squad again as a late eighth inning rally pushed UNM over San Jose State in the series opener. The Lobos and Spartans (6-11, 2-4 MW) headed into the eighth inning locked up at 6-6, when a single and a double at the bottom half of the inning gave UNM the final three runs of the contest and a victory.

Sophomore Luis Gonzalez rounds third base on his way to home plate Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos will play Nevada this upcoming weekend in Reno.

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Baseball: Lobos snap skid, take series at Nevada

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 15

Just a weekend after being swept by Dallas Baptist, the Lobos had a chance on Sunday to the same against Nevada. Although the Lobos couldn’t win the final game in Reno, Nevada, UNM took the conference opening series by winning two of the three games against the Wolfpack.

Junior pitcher Carson Schnieder pitches against Dallas Baptist March, 4, 2016 at Santa Ana Star Field.

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Baseball: Early hole too much for New Mexico bats

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 9

New Mexico didn’t get off to the start it wanted on Tuesday, and paid the price despite assembling a late rally. In the bottom of the third, UNM (6-5) found itself in a 7-0 hole to start, something the potent offense could never quite recover from as the squad fell to NMSU 9-6. The contest was played on a neutral site in El Paso, Texas.

Lobo Senior, Colton Thomson, leaves the pitcher's mound after handing over the pitching position to Senior Drew Bridges at the bottom of the 6th inning of the Lobo v. DBU game on Sunday, March 6th 2016. The Lobos lost, 12 -11.

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Baseball: Lobos swept less than a week after jumping among nation's best

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 7

Less than a week entering the nation’s top 25, the Lobos couldn’t generate a win and have fallen out of the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s national rankings. However, Dallas Baptist completed a sweep over New Mexico this weekend and have now entered the nation’s elite teams.

Senior infielder Dalton Bowers slides into home base as a Dallas Baptist catcher tries to tag him out Friday night at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos lost to Dallas Baptist 5-2 in their first of three games.

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Baseball: Lobos fall to remarkable Dallas Baptist pitching

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 4

The No. 24 New Mexico baseball team knew it would have its hands full with Dallas Baptist coming into town. The Lobos’ offense has been outstanding giving the team’s starting pitching plenty of cushion to work with. However, in the opening game of a three game stand against the Patriots (6-3), the offense fell quiet against DBU’s starter, Collin Poche.

Tyler Stevens pitches to Wichita State at Santa Ana Star Field on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. No. 24 New Mexico will face Dallas Baptist in a three-game set this weekend.

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Baseball: Newly ranked No. 24 UNM set to take on Dallas Baptist

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 4

New Mexico isn’t satisfied with just an entry among the nation’s best 25 teams. Head coach Ray Birmingham said it doesn’t mean much at this point in the season and that New Mexico warrants talks of being a premier team each season.

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Baseball: Collegiate Baseball Newspaper puts UNM in top-25

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 1

New Mexico has gotten off to a scorching start in the 2016 campaign and has received national attention because of it. Per the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, the Lobos are now ranked amongst the top 25, coming in at No. 24 to start the week.

Freshman infielder Aaron Corral runs onto the field after the 9th inning that ended in the Lobos win against Wichita State on Sunday afternoon at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos beat Wichita State three times out of a three game series.

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Baseball: Lobos complete sweep over Wichita

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 29

New Mexico’s offense again paved the way for New Mexico as the Lobos snagged the series sweep against Wichita State on Sunday afternoon. The offense was able to produce eight runs to support UNM’s starting pitcher James Harrington in his second win of the season as the Lobos garnered an 8-6 victory in the final game. New Mexico (6-1) has facilitated at least six runs in each win this season. Over the weekend, UNM plated at least eight runs in each game during the three-game home opening stretch.

Tyler Stevens of UNM delivers a pitch against Wichita State Saturday afternoon at Santa Ana Star Field. Stevens went 6.1 innings while giving up two runs en route to an 8-4 Lobos win over the Shockers.

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Baseball: Lobos seek sweep after taking down Wichita State in game two

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 27

It took a while for New Mexico’s bats to wake up, but when they finally did, runs came pouring in as the Lobos defeated Wichita State 8-4 on Saturday. Saturday afternoon’s game moved at quite a different pace than Friday night’s 17-7 win over the visiting Shockers.

The Lobos celebrate at home plate after junior Chris DeVito hits a home run bringing in three runners Friday night at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos beat Witchita State 17-7 in their first in three game series.

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Baseball: Scorching offense paves the way for Lobos

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 26

Carson Schneider garnered his second win of the season, but it was UNM’s offensive firepower that stole the show in a 17-7 rout over Wichita State Friday night at Santa Ana Star Field. Schneider (2-0) had plenty of offense to back up his two-run, six inning night. Designated hitter Chris DeVito led the way for UNM’s dominant outing at the plate.

Junior outfielder Andre Vigil warms up to bat at the Lobos’ first practice at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos will play their first home game Friday at 6 p.m. against Wichita State after going 3-1 in their first series of the season at Hawai’i.

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Baseball: New Mexico shifts focus from Aloha State to home opener

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 25

A short week to get readjusted to Land of Enchantment is in store for New Mexico as the team prepares for its home opener against Wichita State this weekend. The Lobos (3-1) took home its first series in Hawaii since 1985 on Monday, but the players are still reeling from jet lag after arriving back in Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Junior first baseman Jack Zoellner reaches down to catch a low ball at the Lobo's first practice at the Santa Anna Star Field. The Lobos

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Baseball: Lobos take down Hawai'i in historic fashion

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 23

New Mexico hadn’t won a series in Hawai’i in over 20 years. That streak came to a halt during UNM’s 7-1 victory over the Rainbow Warriors on Monday. The victory was the final in a four game stint against Hawai’i as the Lobos improved to 3-1 to begin their season.

Senior Taylor Duree eyes the baseball just before he bats Friday afternoon during the Lobos media day at Santa Anna Star Field.

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Baseball: Chemistry lights up locker room to start Lobo's season

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 15

The sun was shining, the thermostat read mid-60s and the New Mexico players dressed in turquoise uniforms were all smiles during what felt like a midseason day at Santa Ana Star Field on Friday. UNM head coach Ray Birmingham said on baseball media day that the goal remains the same: to put another Mountain West championship year on the outfield wall. This year, Birmingham has a lot of confidence as the baseball season is set to begin in Hawaii on Friday, he said. The big thing that Birmingham said stands out is the atmosphere in the locker room.

Aaron Carrol practices batting during the Lobo's first practice of the season at the Santa Anna Star Filed on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. The Lobos will have their first game in Honolulu, Hawaii on Feb 19, 2016.

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Baseball: Lobos look to build on last year's late push

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 1

Just a day before New Mexico’s first practice on Friday afternoon, D1baseball.com announced its Mountain West preseason predictions. The Lobos were atop that list. After grinding out last season with numerous injuries, the Lobos were still just one swing away from making the postseason. The 2015 season snapped a four consecutive season streak of New Mexico taking home the conference trophy.