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Botello Slams Aggies Past Gauchos

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A six-run fifth inning, thanks in part to 's grand slam, propelled the New Mexico State baseball team to a 7-3 series opening win against UC Santa Barbara Friday afternoon at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium.

How It Happened
UC Santa Barbara (7-12) went up early on the Aggies, scoring two behind three-straight hits – including back-to-back doubles. The third run came via a wild pitch from Bradish before he got a fly out to end the inning with the bases loaded.

NM State (14-9) got a run back in the top of the fourth after rounded the bases.