ALBUQUERQUE, N.M The University of New Mexico Lobos hit two home runs in the bottom of the fourth to regain the lead over Boise State in Sunday’s series finale, ultimately proving to be the difference in UNM’s 6-3 win, clinching the series win.
With the win, the Lobos have won three of their last five games and won a Mountain West series for the first time since May 2018 when UNM took two out of three against San Diego State. In addition, it was the first series win over Boise State since 2016.
A Lauren Wilmert solo home run to the deepest part of Lobo Softball Field with one out broke the 2-all tie and Cameryn O’Grady continued her strong series at the plate with a three-run shot that cleared the bleachers in right.
Hanna Delgado’s 2-run single proves difference in Oregon softball’s home-opening win over Portland State
Updated Mar 07, 2021;
EUGENE Hanna Delgado came through with the biggest hit of her young career and it proved to be the difference in Oregon’s home-opening win.
The freshman left fielder hit a two-out, two-run single to left to give the No. 6 Ducks a four-run lead and they held on for a 4-2 win over Portland State Saturday afternoon at Jane Sanders Stadium.
“I thought she did a great job,” Oregon coach Melyssa Lombardi said. “It was exciting to see her do that. I thought she had a good day.”