June 13 2017 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the White Sands Pupfish 15-2 behind an 18-hit attack. Santa Fe scored five runs in the first inning, added two in the second and two more in the third to build a 9-0 lead. The Fuego added five runs in the sixth and one in the seventh, while White Sands scored once in the sixth and once in the ninth.
Matt Haskins led Santa Fe with a 3-for-4 performance that included two home runs, three runs and three RBI.
Eric Maria went 3-for-6 with a home run, two runs and three RBI, while
Willie Doll was 3-for-6 with a triple, three runs and two RBI.
Erick Magee added a double and a triple with one RBI, and
Matt Telesco drove in a run.
Ed Brandsema earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing one run on seven hits in seven innings. He walked one and struck out 11.
Zach Carter pitched the final two innings, giving up one run on three hits while striking out four.
Jason Harper took the loss for White Sands after allowing 14 runs, 13 earned, on 16 hits in 5 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out one. White Sands collected 10 hits, led by
Joe Hermsen and
Christopher Luciano with two hits apiece.
