Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Friday, April 25
Las Cruces, NM
7 p.m.
Middle Tennessee
19-23, 4-12
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New Mexico State
20-23, 8-8
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MTSU
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NM State
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MTSU Drops Series Opener to NM State, 6–1
4/25/2025 11:05:00 PM | Baseball
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - MTSU couldn't overcome an early deficit on the road Friday evening, falling 6–1 in the series opener at Presley Askew Field. With the loss, the Blue Raiders drop to 19–23 overall and 4–12 in Conference USA play.
NM State struck early with three runs in the first inning, aided by a of defensive miscue from MTSU. The home side added another run in the second before Hayden Miller put the Blue Raiders on the board with a solo home run in the top of the third—his ninth of the season.
MTSU collected six hits on the night, with Eston Snider notching a double and Matt Wolfe and Brett Vondohlen each adding singles. Despite a few chances, the Blue Raiders were unable to capitalize with runners on base, stranding nine over the course of the game.
Colin Kerrigan took the loss, allowing four runs (only one earned) over four innings of work. Relievers Ollie Akens and Landen Burch combined to finish the final four innings, allowing just two earned runs between them.
MTSU will look to bounce back in Game 2 of the series on Saturday.
By the Numbers
9: Hayden Miller notched his ninth homer of the year, which is good for second on the team
7: Seven runs combined by both teams is tied for the lowest scoring game at Presley Askew Field
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NM State struck early with three runs in the first inning, aided by a of defensive miscue from MTSU. The home side added another run in the second before Hayden Miller put the Blue Raiders on the board with a solo home run in the top of the third—his ninth of the season.
MTSU collected six hits on the night, with Eston Snider notching a double and Matt Wolfe and Brett Vondohlen each adding singles. Despite a few chances, the Blue Raiders were unable to capitalize with runners on base, stranding nine over the course of the game.
Colin Kerrigan took the loss, allowing four runs (only one earned) over four innings of work. Relievers Ollie Akens and Landen Burch combined to finish the final four innings, allowing just two earned runs between them.
MTSU will look to bounce back in Game 2 of the series on Saturday.
By the Numbers
9: Hayden Miller notched his ninth homer of the year, which is good for second on the team
7: Seven runs combined by both teams is tied for the lowest scoring game at Presley Askew Field
Follow the Blue Raiders
Stay up to date with the Blue Raiders on X (@MT_Baseball), Facebook (Blue Raider Baseball), and Instagram (@MT_Baseball).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Saul Soto (4-1)
L: Kerrigan, Colin (0-2)
Batting:
2B: Snider, Eston 1
HR: Miller, Hayden 1
RBI: Miller, Hayden 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Miller, Hayden 1
CS: Badylak, Clay 1
HBP: Ray, Keaton 1
Batting:
2B: Bryce Campbell 1
HR: Gianni Horvat 1
RBI: Brandon Forrester 1 ; Steve Solorzano 1 ; Bryce Campbell 1 ; Gianni Horvat 2 ; Dane Woodcook 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Brandon Forrester 2 ; Bryce Campbell 1 ; Boston Vest 1 ; Gianni Horvat 1 ; Austin Corbett 1
SB: Brandon Forrester 2 ; Austin Corbett 1
CS: Austin Corbett 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
AB
5
R
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H
1
RBI
0
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
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