June 28 2016 The Roswell Invaders defeated the White Sands Pupfish 12-8 after scoring eight runs across the first two innings at Joe Bauman Park. Roswell struck for four runs in the first and four more in the second, building an 8-2 lead that White Sands could not overcome. The Invaders added single runs in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh innings, while the Pupfish scored once in each of the third, seventh, eighth and ninth innings.
J. Miller powered Roswell’s offense with four hits, two home runs and six RBI in four at-bats.
Rene Moreda added two hits, two runs, a home run, one RBI and three walks, while
Cody Bishop went 2-for-5 with two RBI. Roswell collected 16 hits overall. White Sands also finished with 16 hits, led by Dubal Baez’s 4-for-5 performance with three runs and one RBI.
TJ Wharton went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a home run, and
Kenny Chavez added three hits and one RBI.
David Johnson earned the win for Roswell after allowing six earned runs on 11 hits in seven innings, with two walks and seven strikeouts.
Evan Karre and
Thomas Huddleston each worked one inning in relief.
Andrew Millner took the loss for White Sands, surrendering 10 earned runs on 12 hits in 4 1/3 innings while striking out five and walking two.
