Grand Canyon Edges New Mexico on Walk-Off Hit by Pitch

PHOENIX (Interstat) — Luke Mansy’s three-run homer in the first inning staked New Mexico to an early lead Saturday, but Grand Canyon rallied for a 4-3 walk-off victory at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

The Lobos’ Mansy drove in three runs with his sixth homer of the season. New Mexico starter Ryan Castillo worked seven scoreless innings, allowing no hits with seven strikeouts, but took a no-decision.

Grand Canyon chipped away beginning in the sixth, when a double play allowed a run to score. Camden Bates singled in a run in the seventh. The Antelopes tied the game in the ninth on a sacrifice fly by Jacob Cameron, then Mito Perez was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in the winning run.

JT Guerrero earned the win for Grand Canyon, pitching 7.1 innings with six strikeouts and three earned runs. The Antelopes improved to 19-28, while the Lobos fell to 25-22-1. The teams conclude their series Sunday.