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The NM State baseball team was unable to counter Baylor’s two big scoring innings, dropping its opening day contest 15-2 Friday at Baylor Ballpark. A historic individual effort proved too much to overcome and after strong start from Colton Sneddon, who held the Bears scoreless in the first two frames, Baylor used big third and fourth innings to pull away.
NMSU opened the 2026 season with two scoreless innings on both sides, as Sneddon delivered a pair of shutout frames, allowing just one hit with no walks. On offense, the Aggies put a pair of runners aboard early but couldn’t capitalize.
Baylor struck with five runs in the bottom of the third, including the first of three grand slams from Baylor first baseman Tyce Armstrong.
The Aggies’ highlight came in the sixth when Bryce Campbell hit a home run to left field – a two‑run blast that scored Boston Vest after he was hit by a pitch. It was Campbell’s seventh home run as an Aggie.
Dylan Weekly provided two strong relief innings with five strikeouts and no runs allowed. NM State finished with three hits and committed no errors.
Friday represented the fifth time that Sneddon tossed two or more innings in a single outing. Dylan Weekly’s five strikeouts are a new career high for the right-hander from the Land of Enchantment.
NMSU will return to Baylor Ballpark on Saturday at 1 p.m. MT for the second game of the weekend series. The game will stream live on ESPN+.
