LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico State baseball team gets set for the second weekend series of the year as they welcome Mississippi State Valley to Presley Askew Field, Feb. 23-24. The series opener features the Aggies and Delta Devils facing off at 4:05 p.m. MT on Friday, Feb. 23. Then on Saturday, Feb. 24 the teams begin a doubleheader at 1:05 p.m. to close out the three-game series.
GET CONNECTED
Get up to the minute information and news about the NM State baseball team all season on Twitter, and Instagram by following @NMStateBaseball and on Facebook.com/NMSUAthletics.
LISTEN UP!
Aggie fans that can't make it to the game can listen to Adam Young (@youngpbp) for Friday's game on 91.5 FM KRUX. Fans can also listen to the game live with their mobile or tablet device on the TuneIn app for free by searching KRUX.
FOLLOW ALONG
Fans can also follow the midweek contest with live stats on
StatBroadcast.
GET YOUR SEASON TICKETS NOW!
With the start of the 2018 season tickets, Aggie fans can be a part of the action for all 26 home games (including three double-headers) in general admission for $75. Season tickets priced at $100 guarantee fans a seat in the reserved section of 104 behind home plate. Fans can purchase 2018 Aggie baseball season tickets by going to the Pan American Center ticket office or by calling 575-646-1420.
GAMEDAY PROMOTIONS
Another weekend of baseball at Presley Askew Field means another perfect time for Aggie baseball fans to enjoy the games with some great promotions. On Saturday, Feb. 24, fans are encouraged to bring their furry friend to Presley Askew Field for bark in the park day.
TAKING A LOOK AT THE DELTA DEVILS
Mississippi Valley State enters Presley Askew this weekend with an 0-1 record on the year after falling on the road to the top-ranked Division II Delta State Statesmen, 10-5.
Despite the loss, the Delta Devils saw eight players hit safely and combine for five extra-base knocks. Nicholas Johnson got the start and threw four innings of scoreless ball, allowing MVSU to take a 3-0 lead, but the scoring in the fifth for Delta State erased that advantage.
Last season the Delta Devils finished with a 7-34 overall record and 6-18 mark in conference play.
HITTER OF THE WEEK
New Mexico State's
Marcus Still earned hitter of the week on Feb. 19 after leading the Aggies at the plate through three games against Towson.
Still went 8-for-9 with four walks as NM State took two of three from Towson. In the season opener, the New Orleans, La. native was 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and a pair of RBIs in a 24-4 win. His only falter came in game two, going 2-for-3 with two runs scored in an 11-6 loss.
The Aggies and Still bounced back on Sunday when the outfielder went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored in a 13-3 win. His .889 average leads the WAC after the opening weekend of play.
LAST TIME OUT
The New Mexico State baseball team traveled to Lubbock, Texas to take on No. 3 Texas Tech on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Dan Law Field in Rip Griffin Park. NM State's bats cooled off from the weekend as they were held scoreless by TTU and fell on the road, 12-0.
UP NEXT
Following the weekend series, New Mexico State hits the road for another midweek contest. The Aggies head to Tucson, Ariz. to face off against the Arizona Wildcats on Tuesday, Feb. 27, with first pitch slated for 6:05 p.m. MT.
