ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – For the third time this season, the NM State baseball team will square off with New Mexico in the Rio Grande Rivalry. It will be the first trip to Albuquerque for the Aggies since 2019.
AGGIE FACTS
- The Aggies are looking to bounce back from three losses to California Baptist.
- Kevin Jimenez leads all NM State starters with a .347 batting average and 58 hits.
- Sammy Natera made his first pitching appearance since March 18 on Sunday against California Baptist.
- Cam Blazek will get the start for the Aggies on Tuesday.
ABOUT THE LOBOS
- New Mexico has taken the first two meetings in the Rio Grande Rivalry, both occurring in Las Cruces.
- The Lobos took one of three over the weekend from Nevada.
- New Mexico holds a 162-91 lead in the all-time series over the Aggies.
- Ben Baker-Livingston will make the start for New Mexico, boasting an 0-1 record and a 16.65 ERA.
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