Danger Best Warhawks in Pitching Duel
<New Mexico:team#1> used a superb performance from starting pitcher <António Mata:player#5315> to down the <Illinois Warhawks:team#74>, 2-1. In 6 innings, Mata surrendered 4 hits, while striking out 4 and  walking 0. He allowed 1 run. The save was credited to <Paço Estaa:player#6494>, his 9th.

<Bob McCrary:player#7460>, the former first round draft pick , had a direct impact on the outcome. McCrary contributed a solo  home run in the top of the third inning to put New Mexico up, 2-0.

"Getting ahead of the hitters was the key," said Mata.

The win gives New Mexico a season record of 28-15.



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