Cal State Fullerton eliminates New Mexico
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FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Corey Jones hit a home run and drove in three runs as Cal State Fullerton eliminated New Mexico with an 11-3 victory in the Fullerton Regional on Sunday night.
Jones, Christian Colon and Carlos Lopez each had three hits for the Titans (43-16), who have won 25 of 28 games. Pitchers Daniel Renken and Raymond Hernandez combined for nine strikeouts.
Jacob Nelson had a solo home run for the Lobos (38-22), who made their first NCAA regional appearance since 1962 and their second ever.
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Nelson made his first start at first base for Justin Howard, the NCAA leader in hits (119) and co-leader in batting average (.456). Howard injured his left knee in a collision with Minnesota catcher Kyle Knudson in Saturday night's 6-4 loss.
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