By Richy Zajic — Staff Writer
San Jose State baseball (6-2) will look to continue its hot start as it opens up Mountain West play with a three-game series against the University of New Mexico (6-3).
SJSU faces a tough task as UNM holds the all-time series advantage at 19-9-1, which includes a 14-1 record at Santa Ana Star Field.
A name to keep an eye on for the Lobos will be outfielder Jared Mang. The senior has an impressive 16 RBIs already this season on 13 hits — five which have been doubles.
Junior infielder Justin Watari is someone that the Spartans will look to keep off the bases. He has scored 10 runs on 11 hits, and has drawn six walks so far this season.
The Spartans have had some extremely high scoring games this season, putting up a whopping 20 runs in a victory over Santa Clara and a respectable nine runs in a win over UC Riverside.
They look to keep it rolling into Albuquerque, N.M.
Senior shortstop Aaron Pleschner will be a name to look out for in this series. Pleschner went 3-for-5 against Saint Mary’s on Tuesday with an RBI and a run scored.
Another name to watch for in this matchup for the Spartans will be center fielder Kellen Strahm. The junior has 16 hits and only five strikeouts at 33 plate appearances.
The starters for the series have not been announced yet.
First pitch on Friday is set for 5 p.m., followed by a 1 p.m. start on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday.
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