LUBBOCK, Texas (Interstat) — The Texas Tech Red Raiders scored six runs in the first inning and cruised to a 12-2 victory over the New Mexico Lobos on Tuesday evening at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

Adam Hayes earned the win for Texas Tech, pitching five scoreless innings with four strikeouts. The Red Raiders pounded out 12 hits. Linkin Garcia and Logan Hughes each drove in two runs.

New Mexico’s two runs came in the sixth inning. The Lobos managed only six hits.

With the win, Texas Tech improved to 16-8. New Mexico fell to 15-10.