Las Vegas, N.M.: The Rangers held a slim 9-7 lead heading into the eighth inning against New Mexico Highlands before giving up five runs in the bottom of the eighth and falling in game one 13-9.

RU (12-14, 9-10 RMAC) scored four runs in the first inning on six hits and were able to bat through the lineup.  The Cowboys (15-15, 12-8 RMAC) responded with four of their own in the bottom of the second.  The Rangers scored two more in the third to reclaim the lead which included a solo blast from John Tosches.

RU went ahead 8-3 heading into the bottom of the sixth when NMHU put up a three spot to cut the lead to 8-6.  The Rangers held on to a tight 9-7 leading going into the eighth before the home team put up five to steal the victory 13-9.

The Rangers collected 16 hits total and were led in that category by Tony Piazza, Logan Knox and Tony Schicktanz who each had three hits.  Piazza and Knox each drove in two runs to pace the Rangers.