Lobos Rally From Eight-Run Deficit, Walk Off Rams on Error

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Lobos staged a stunning eight-run comeback to walk off the Fordham Rams 10-9 on a ninth-inning error Friday night.

Fordham built a 9-1 lead by the fourth inning, powered by home runs from Dean, McAndrews, Ocko and Donnelly. New Mexico began chipping away in the sixth, highlighted by Kuni’s two-run double and two-run homer in the seventh.

Trailing 9-8 entering the bottom of the ninth, the Lobos loaded the bases. A walk to Walker forced in the tying run. The next batter, Diaz, hit a grounder to first, but Fordham’s Dieguez misplayed it, allowing Tristan Russell to score the winning run unearned.

New Mexico improved to 1-0, while Fordham fell to 0-1. The teams continue their series Saturday with a doubleheader.