June 11 2022 The Colorado Springs SnowSox defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 25-9 behind a 26-hit offensive attack. Colorado Springs scored in eight of nine innings, including four runs in the first, four in the third, six in the fourth and five in the sixth. Santa Fe answered with four runs in the third, three in the eighth and two in the ninth but could not overcome the early deficit.
Luis Hidalgo led the SnowSox with five hits, five runs and seven RBI, including three home runs. Nick Sciubba also collected five hits and drove in five runs with two home runs, while
Joel Moore hit a homer and finished with two hits and three RBI.
Cristian Sanchez added two hits, two RBI and a home run, and
Spenser Dexter contributed three hits and two RBI.
Dexter earned the win after allowing seven hits and four earned runs in six innings while striking out 11 and walking four. Brendon Hostettler recorded the save with three innings of relief, allowing six hits and five earned runs while striking out one. Santa Fe starter
Luke Poselovic took the loss after surrendering eight hits and eight runs in three innings.
Santa Fe finished with 13 hits, led by
Justin Torres with three and
Phil Buckingham with two hits, two walks and two RBI. Buckingham also hit a home run. Colorado Springs took advantage of the decisive middle innings and maintained control despite allowing five runs over the final two frames.
