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Red Raiders crush New Mexico State in home opener 16-1

For the first time in a decade, a Red Raider knocked in seven RBIs.

In 2007, it was Chris Richburg against Dallas Baptist on May 1.

Tuesday afternoon it was Orlando Garcia.

Behind two bombs crushed over the left field wall - one a 3-run home run and the other Texas Tech’s first grand slam since Stephen Smith’s against Texas in 2015 - Garcia led the way as Texas Tech routed New Mexico State 16-1 in the home opener at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park

Garcia finished 4-for-5 at the plate, becoming the second Red Raider this season to record four hits in a game (Hunter Hargrove vs.