ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — The Air Force Falcons and New Mexico Lobos meet Saturday evening in a Mountain West series matchup at Lobo Field.

Air Force (21-21) looks to bounce back after a 5-4 loss at Northern Colorado on Tuesday. The Falcons have split their last 10 games. New Mexico (24-18-1) dropped a 16-15, 10-inning decision to New Mexico State on Tuesday, despite a 4-for-6, four-RBI performance from third baseman Akili Carris.

The series opened Friday. Saturday’s game will be played under the lights. The Interstat game simulator projects a 7-4 victory for Air Force.

Players to watch

Air Force right-hander Easton Miller is expected to see action. Miller threw three scoreless, hitless innings with three strikeouts in a relief appearance against Northern Colorado on Tuesday. That followed a rough outing April 12 against Fresno State, when he allowed four earned runs in one inning.

New Mexico’s Carris has been a consistent run producer. The third baseman is 15 for 39 (.385) over his last 10 games, with 10 RBIs. He had a four-RBI game against New Mexico State and drove in four runs April 12 against San Diego State.

Recent results

Air Force lost 5-4 at Northern Colorado on April 28. Right fielder Tripp Garrish went 2 for 4 with a home run and an RBI. Reliever Gunner Gilmore threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts.

New Mexico lost 16-15 in 10 innings to New Mexico State on April 28. Designated hitter Antonio Gianni went 2 for 4 with a home run and six RBIs. Right fielder Anthony Diaz went 3 for 6 with an RBI.

Upcoming schedule

The teams conclude the series Sunday. Air Force hosts Washington State for a three-game series May 8-10, then travels to Oregon State on May 14. New Mexico visits Grand Canyon on May 8, then hosts New Mexico State on May 12.