Fresno State’s Ben Newton was hitless in five at-bats Friday vs. New Mexico. Saturday, he made up for it.
The Bulldogs’ leadoff hitter went 6-for-6 with a double and three RBIs as his team routed the Lobos 12-3 Saturday in Mountain West Conference baseball at Santa Ana Star Field.
The rubber game of the three-game set between the Bulldogs (7-8, 1-1) and Lobos (5-9, 2-3) is Sunday at noon. UNM won 7-3 Friday night.
Saturday, the Bulldogs made quick work of Lobo starter Brett Russell (0-3), who allowed five runs and 10 hits in 3.2 innings.