Lobo Baseball to Host Fan Tailgate Ahead of Final Home Series This Weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With a Mountain West Regular-Season Championship on the line, New Mexico Baseball returns to Santa Ana Star Field for its final series of the year this weekend — and fans are invited to help send the season out in style at a special pregame tailgate celebration ahead of Thursday’s series opener.
All three games feature FREE ADMISSION, with a special slate of promotions for fans all weekend.
Only 𝟑 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 this year at SAS Field, with your Lobos on the hunt for a @MountainWest regular season title!
Free admission all weekend, so don’t miss out 🐺
THURSDAY ➡️ Pregame Tailgate
FRIDAY ➡️ Special First Pitch
SATURDAY ➡️ Senior Day pic.twitter.com/apnN2IN78H— UNM Baseball (@UNMLoboBaseball) May 12, 2025
The Lobos (29-20, 16-11 MW) host Fresno State (25-26, 16-11 MW) in a pivotal three-game series starting Thursday, with both teams tied for second place in the conference standings. New Mexico has already clinched a spot in the Mountain West Tournament, set for May 21–24 in Mesa, Ariz., but a series win would lock in a valuable first-round bye — and potentially a share or outright claim to the regular season title depending on results around the league.
| Mountain West Standings Through 5/13 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conference | Overall | |||||||
| Rank | Team | Record | Win % | GB | Record | Win % | Last 10 | Streak |
| 1 |
Nevada |
17-10 | 0.630 | – | 30-20 | 0.600 | 8-2 | 2 Wins |
| 2 |
New Mexico |
16-11 | 0.593 | 1 | 29-20 | 0.592 | 7-3 | 1 Loss |
| 2 |
Fresno State |
16-11 | 0.593 | 1 | 25-26 | 0.490 | 5-5 | 1 Loss |
| 4 |
UNLV |
13-14 | 0.481 | 4 | 28-22 | 0.560 | 8-2 | 1 Win |
| 5 |
San Jose State |
12-15 | 0.444 | 5 | 25-26 | 0.490 | 5-5 | 1 Win |
| 5 |
Air Force |
12-15 | 0.444 | 5 | 20-31 | 0.392 | 4-6 | 1 Win |
| 7 |
Washington State |
11-16 | 0.407 | 6 | 18-32 | 0.360 | 3-7 | 1 Loss |
| 7 |
San Diego State |
11-16 | 0.407 | 6 | 16-37 | 0.302 | 1-9 | 2 Losses |
Fans are encouraged to arrive early Thursday for a festive tailgate atmosphere outside Santa Ana Star Field. The tailgate will feature a lemonade truck, Chicano Dogs serving up local favorites, and classic yard games for fans of all ages. It’s a perfect way to kick off a weekend of high-stakes college baseball and show support for a team battling at the top of the conference.
Thursday and Friday will feature ceremonial first pitches recognizing special guests, while Saturday’s regular season finale will be highlighted by Senior Day as the program honors 15 graduating Lobos playing in their final home game.
First pitch for all three games are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, and Noon on Saturday. Gates open 90 minutes prior to first pitch, with tailgate festivities beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
All of this weekend’s series will be available to stream free via the MW Network at GoLobos.com/Watch, with live stats, streaming options and more available via GoLobos.com/BSBGameDay. Follow @UNMLoboBaseball on IG, X and Facebook for comprehensive coverage, promotional updates, behind-the-scenes content and more.