??? @CoachFlipSJSU shares his thoughts on today's game and Micky Thompson's (@MickyThompson_) start ??#AllSpartans pic.twitter.com/YP4S4lKN5V
— San José State Baseball (@SanJoseStateBSB) April 7, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Left-handed pitcher Micky Thompson tossed 8.0 innings, allowing only two earned runs on seven hits while striking out six to lead the San José State baseball team (14-11, 7-4 Mountain West) in an 8-3 win over New Mexico (16-12, 6-7 Mountain West) on Friday afternoon at Santa Ana Star Field.
- Thompson became the first Spartans' pitcher this season to complete eight innings and it was his first time tossing eight innings in his career.
- Charles McAdoo went 2-for-2 with three walks and extended his hit streak to 14 games.
- Jack Colette and Theo Hardy each went 3-for-5 with a double.
- Jeriah Lewis went 2-for-5 and for the second straight game, registered two RBIs.
- Matt Spear went 1-for-4 with two RBIs. The Spartans' catcher also recorded his 12th runner caught stealing this season which leads the Mountain West Conference.
- Right-handed pitcher Darren Jansen pitched a scoreless inning of relief, retiring New Mexico in order in the ninth inning.
- The Spartans scored five runs in the sixth inning as six straight hitters reached base safely.
UP NEXT: The Spartans will play game three of the series against New Mexico on Saturday, April 8. First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m. MT/11 a.m. PT. Watch the series finale on the Mountain West Network.
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