Francisco Rodriguez struck out seven batters to lift the Santa Fe Fuego (3-2) to a 6-1 win over the Alpine Cowboys (3-2) at Kokernot Field.
Eric Kozel racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Santa Fe Fuego. He doubled in the eighth inning and homered in the ninth inning.
Pat Lemmo allowed three earned runs, five hits and three walks while striking out four over seven innings of work.
Lemmo ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year.
