June 4 2016 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Salina Stockade 5-2, scoring in four different innings to secure the victory. Santa Fe took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, added two runs in the fourth, and extended its advantage with one run in each of the fifth and sixth innings. Salina’s two runs came in the fifth, but the Stockade managed only three hits overall.
Santa Fe’s S. Taft led the offense with two hits, two runs and two RBIs, including two home runs.
Bradley Thomas and
Ryan Harper each collected two hits, while L. Martini added an RBI. For Salina,
Ray Hernandez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, and
Mike Rachun and
Steven Longo also recorded hits.
Harper earned the win after allowing three hits and two earned runs in six innings. He walked two and struck out eight while throwing 85 pitches, including 55 strikes. Salina starter
Gilbert Barrera took the loss after permitting nine hits and five runs, three earned, in 5.1 innings with two walks and five strikeouts. Santa Fe also turned one double play in the game.
