New Mexico broke a five‑game losing streak on Thursday, defeating Nevada 13‑4 in the 2026 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Baseball Championship. The win marks the Lobos’ first victory since May 25, 2017, and restores confidence heading into the final stretch of the tournament.
The decisive moment arrived in the third inning when Lenny Ashby launched a three‑run homer to left field, shifting momentum decisively in New Mexico’s favor. Earlier, Nevada had tied the game in the second with an RBI double from Jayce Dobie, but the Lobos answered with a ten‑run outburst over the next two innings, capitalizing on seven hits.
Antonio Gianni contributed three RBIs, while Ashby finished the game with three hits and five RBIs, underscoring his all‑around impact. The offensive surge turned a close contest into a comfortable lead.
On the pitching side, Ryan Castillo delivered 5.2 innings of solid work, striking out four batters, before Cooper Corkrean sealed the win with 3.1 innings of shutout relief, recording four strikeouts and earning the save.
Looking ahead to San Diego State
The victory positions New Mexico for a Friday night matchup with top‑seeded San Diego State, a team they swept during the regular season. The upcoming game promises a high‑stakes rematch that could further cement the Lobos’ resurgence.