June 16 2024 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 18-13 in an offensive battle at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe scored 11 runs in the first three innings, including a seven-run third, and added six more in the fifth to build its winning margin. Blackwell collected 17 hits and scored in six of the first seven innings but could not overcome the deficit.
David Scotti led Santa Fe with three hits, three runs and three RBI, including one of the Fuego’s two home runs. Kyle Renken added two hits, two runs and four RBI, while Ryan Scarver scored three runs and drove in three. Blackwell’s
Rey Lozano went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, and Ryan Salinas went 3-for-6 with two runs and three RBI. Salinas hit two home runs, while
Jack Skantze contributed three RBI and J. Dice had two hits, two walks and two RBI.
Daniel Benavidez earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing 10 hits and nine runs, including nine earned, over 4.1 innings. He walked two and struck out three.
Owen Little took the loss for Blackwell after giving up six hits and eight runs in two innings, with five walks and one strikeout. Santa Fe finished with 11 hits and 15 walks, while Blackwell drew five walks.
