Aaron Makil picked up the win in his first Division I start. (Shotgun Spratling)

Desert Dispatches: Makil’s Impressive Debut For UNM, Pokes Even Series At Grand Canyon

PHOENIX — Tears stretched down the face of Aaron Makil as he stood in a receiving line, absorbing the emotion of lengthy, heartfelt hugs from 30-40 friends and family members that were lined up awaiting an embrace.

The New Mexico junior righthander was overcome by the showing of support.

“It’s just been a lot of hard work finally paying off and being able to come back here and throw in front of my family in my hometown is something really special to me,” Makil said following the Lobos’ 2-0 victory over BYU Saturday morning[…]