Pupfish Use Seven Run Fifth to Defeat Fuego

May 28 2017 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 15-10 in a high-scoring game at Fort Marcy Park. White Sands collected 19 hits and scored seven runs in the fifth inning to take control after Santa Fe had built a 3-2 lead through four innings. The Pupfish added four runs in the seventh and scored in the ninth to secure the victory.

Christopher Luciano led White Sands with two home runs and six RBIs. Cameron Haskins and Mark Davis each recorded four hits, while Brandon Torres went 4-for-5 with an RBI. Dynas Doud added two hits and an RBI, and Darrell Render Jr. drove in two runs. Santa Fe was led by Matt Haskins and Erick Magee with three hits apiece, while A. Stubblefield scored three runs and drove in two runs.

Render earned the win after allowing six earned runs on nine hits in 5.2 innings, with five walks and two strikeouts. Logan Escudero and Garrett McKenzie completed the White Sands pitching effort. Dan Karasinski took the loss for Santa Fe after surrendering eight earned runs on 11 hits in 4.1 innings, with one walk and four strikeouts. The Fuego received a home run from A. Stubblefield but could not overcome White Sands' offensive surge.