ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Aubrie Thomas went 4-for-4 with a home run to lead San José State softball (12-14, 1-1 MW) in a 5-4 loss at New Mexico (15-13, 1-1 MW) from Lobo Softball Field Saturday afternoon.
The Spartans struck first, scoring a run in the top of the first inning thanks to a leadoff solo home run from Thomas, her fourth of the season. However, New Mexico responded in the bottom of the second, pushing across two runs to take an early lead.
San José State evened the score in the fifth and seventh innings, with Reina Zermeno driving in runs on an RBI ground out and a clutch double. The Lobos, however, answered back with a run of their own in the bottom of the seventh inning. Thomas continued her impressive performance with a double in the seventh, helping set up a late-game push. Despite Thomas scoring a run to tie it thanks to Zermeno, New Mexico plated the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to seal the victory.
Key Performers:
- Thomas: 4-for-4, HR, 2B, RBI, two runs scored
- Zermeno: 1-for-4, 2B, two RBIs
- Aneesa Almaguer: 1-for-4, 2B
- Jules Ronquillo: 1-for-3, RBI
- Haley Reeve: One run scored
- Carly Cummings: 1-for-3, one run scored
New Mexico’s McKenna Guest (10-5) earned the win in relief, while Mia Reynolds (7-8) took the loss for San Jose State.
UP NEXT: The Spartans will conclude the three-game series against the Lobos on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. (PT) from Lobo Softball Field and it can be seen on the Mountain West Network.
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