Aztecs battle with Air Force and secure third consecutive conference series

Sophomore Shaun Montoya and the Aztecs took two games of the three game series against Air Force, securing their third consecutive MWC series.The Aztecs welcomed the Falcons of Air Force Academy into town for the second to last weekend conference series from May 6-8.

Game 1

Two of the Mountain West’s best pitchers faced off as SDSU’s Troy Melton and Air Force’s Paul Skenes toed the rubber for Friday night’s contest.

The Aztecs made it on the board first in the bottom of the second, securing two runs following a single from sophomore Cole Carrigg, and walks by junior Brian Leonhardt and sophomore TJ Fondtain. With bases loaded, Carrigg made it home after freshman Tino Bethancourt was hit by a…