Weekend Walkup: Top teams battle for key positioning amid tight race for the lead
Top Mountain West Conference baseball teams face crucial matchups this weekend as San Diego State and Nevada clash in a pivotal series for first place. San Diego State enters on an eight-game winning streak with the conference's best pitching, while Nevada boasts the top batting average but recent losses raise questions about momentum. Other key series, including Air Force versus New Mexico, add to the intensity as teams jockey for positioning in the tightly contested standings.
- ▪San Diego State has an eight-game winning streak and the best team ERA in the Mountain West Conference.
- ▪Nevada holds the top conference batting average at .354 but recently lost to Sacramento State.
- ▪Air Force and New Mexico are both coming off losses ahead of their critical conference matchup.
- ▪San Diego State swept Air Force earlier in the conference schedule, while Nevada lost to the Falcons.
- ▪The Nevada vs. San Diego State series is considered a key determinant for top seeding in the conference.
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