Pair the New Mexico offense with Santa Ana Star Field and the end result is usually fireworks.
The Lobos’ lineup is stacked no matter the environment – the team won seven of the 14 Mountain West hitter of the week awards this season – and has posted 10-plus runs in 22 games this season, including outputs of 29, 24 (twice), 22, 19, 17 (twice) and 16 (twice). But when you put that offense at its home park, Santa Ana Star Field, which combines altitude, heat and typically a stiff breeze, opposing pitchers better watch out.
“They’re very solid all-around,” Nevada shortstop Justin Bridgman said, “but offensively they’re a really powerful team.