LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Despite getting a big lift from a grand slam in the fifth, NM State (10-32, 5-14) was unable to earn the victory as the visiting Lancers (27-24, 9-10) prevailed by a score of 9-6 on Friday night.
California Baptist sprinted off the blocks with a three-run first inning that saw enter the game after just three batters stepped to the plate. A single down the left-field line from CBU's Sydney Soto was the hit that did the most damage as she brought in a pair of runs to start the scoring for the game.