Santa Fe Fuego Outlast SnowSox 24-23

June 9 2022 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Colorado Springs SnowSox 24-23 in a high-scoring 10-inning game at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe collected 17 hits and overcame Colorado Springs’ 12-hit attack to secure the victory.

Santa Fe’s offense was led by Phil Buckingham who went 4-for-6 with three home runs and eight RBI. Parker DePasquale added three hits two home runs and five RBI while Manny Cachora went 4-for-7 with two RBI. Colorado Springs received a major contribution from Alex Dailey who hit a home run and drove in five runs. Rory Graf-Brennen reached safely six times with three hits three walks and three runs scored.

The Fuego built a 3-0 lead in the second inning before Colorado Springs scored five times in the fifth to take the lead. Santa Fe answered with nine runs in the bottom of the fifth and added three runs in the seventh five in the eighth and two in the 10th. The SnowSox scored five in the seventh three in the eighth and six in the ninth but could not complete the comeback.

Jesus Chavez earned the win for Santa Fe after pitching a scoreless 10th inning without allowing a hit or walk. Colorado Springs starter Cristian Sanchez allowed 12 hits and 14 runs in six innings while striking out three. Ismael Delosantos took the loss after allowing two runs in 1.1 innings.