Falcons eliminated from baseball championships Published May 28, 2004 LAS VEGAS (AFPN) -- An eight-run first inning was more than enough for the University of New Mexico, as the second-seeded Lobos downed sixth-seeded Air Force Academy 23-2 here May 27. The loss eliminated the Falcons from the 2004 Mountain West Conference Baseball Championships ending their season with a 6-49 record.More than 10 conference tournament records were set or tied in a game showcasing an eight-run first inning and 10-run fourth by New Mexico.New Mexico wasted no time getting on the scoreboard as they scored eight runs on six hits in the first inning. The Lobos sent 12 batters to the plate in the inning, highlighted by Josh Mader’s three-run homer. It was the second time in the tourney Air Force had given up eight runs in the first inning, as it surrendered an eight-spot to University of Nevada-Las Vegas in its first game May 26.New Mexico starter Danny Ray Herrera earned the win, allowing one unearned run on three hits while fanning three in five innings pitched. Air Force starter William Goss was tagged with the loss, allowing seven runs in two-thirds of an inning.New Mexico had 25 hits in the game, a new conference tourney record. Air Force had six hits in the game, with Karl Bolt leading the way, going 2-for-4 with a double. Nathan DeRohan also had two hits for the Falcons.