2018 Santa Fe Fuego News

Rain dampens Zozobra but fiery tradition goes on

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Trinidad Triggers Rally Past Santa Fe Fuego 5-3

July 26 2018 The Trinidad Triggers

July 26 2018 The Trinidad Triggers scored four runs over the final three innings to defeat the Santa Fe Fuego 5-3. The victory came after the teams were tied 2-2 through six innings, with Trinidad scoring twice in the seventh and twice in the eighth before Santa Fe added one run in the bottom of the eighth. Justin Busekrus led Trinidad’s 10-hit attack by going 3-for-5 with two runs. Matt Stuart went 2-for-2 with two RBI, while Danny Molinari added an RBI. Trinidad also received doubles from Matt Eureste, Kenneth Fudge and Busekrus. Santa Fe’s Carlos Kwitzer hit a solo home run and finished 2-for-3 with a walk and one RBI. Hudson Bilodeau added a hit and an RBI for the Fuego. Thomas Nelson earned the win for Trinidad after allowing two runs on four hits in six innings. He walked six and struck out two. David Gates recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning, while the Triggers’ pitching staff combined for 14 strikeouts. Johnny Flogal took the loss for Santa Fe despite striking out 10 in 6 2/3 innings. He allowed three runs on seven hits and issued three walks. Hunter Pearson surrendered two runs in one inning as Trinidad extended its lead in the eighth.

The Santa Fe Fuego will return to the Pecos League for the 2019 season.

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The Santa Fe Fuego will return to the Pecos League for the 2019 season. 2019 will be the 8th season in Santa Fe

The Fuego will open the season at home against Trinidad May 27.

All off season information will be updated at http://www.SantaFeFuego.com

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This game was played on 7/25/2018 at Fort Marcy

Santa Fe Fuego Rout Trinidad Triggers 19-2

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July 24 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego scored in eight innings and defeated the Trinidad Triggers 19-2 at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe finished with 16 hits, while Trinidad collected six. The Fuego broke open the game with nine runs in the eighth inning after building a 9-2 lead through seven frames.

Daniel Aldrich went 2-for-5 with three runs and three RBI for Santa Fe. Mike Annone added three hits, two runs and four RBI, while Hudson Bilodeau scored three times and went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Danny Beaver, Carlos Kwitzer, Robert Garza and Dillon Sunnafrank each hit home runs, and Aldrich also homered. Joba Ferrell hit Trinidad’s lone home run and drove in both of the Triggers’ runs.

Sunnafrank earned the win after allowing five hits and two earned runs in seven innings. He walked six and struck out eight. C. Kelly pitched a scoreless inning with three strikeouts, and Trent Maloney added a scoreless ninth. Trinidad starter Teddy Henderson took the loss after surrendering five runs in four innings.

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This game was played on 7/21/2018 at Cherry Field

Tucson Saguaros Hold Off Santa Fe Fuego 5-4

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July 20 2018 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 5-4 after building their lead with three runs in the third inning and two more in the fifth. Santa Fe scored in the first third sixth and seventh innings but could not complete the comeback. Tucson finished with nine hits while Santa Fe collected 12.

Jaquese Moore led Tucson with three hits in four at-bats and scored once. Austin Hoffman went 2-for-3 with two runs and an RBI while Lawrence Chavez added a home run and an RBI. B. Damon drove in two runs and doubled, and Hoffman also homered as the Saguaros produced five RBIs.

Mike Annone and Robert Garza each had three hits for Santa Fe. Annone drove in a run and doubled, while Garza scored once and added an RBI. Ethan Estes contributed a pinch-hit double and an RBI for the Fuego.

Tatum Hendrix earned the win for Tucson after allowing two runs on six hits in five innings with three walks and four strikeouts. Kale Fultz worked two-thirds of an inning and allowed one run, while Danny Alvarez recorded the save with a scoreless one-third inning. Logan Linder took the loss for Santa Fe after surrendering five runs on eight hits in five innings.

Fuego Cruise Past Saguaros 10-2

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July 20 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Tucson Saguaros 10-2 at Saguaros Park. Santa Fe collected 16 hits and scored in five of seven innings, while Tucson finished with six hits. The Fuego took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, added two runs in each of the second and third, and carried a 6-0 advantage into the fourth.

Santa Fe extended its lead with a run in the fifth and three more in the seventh. Danny Beaver went 3-for-4 with four runs scored, one RBI and a walk, while Hudson Bilodeau added three hits and scored twice. C. Kwitzer also recorded three hits and two RBIs. Mike Annone, Ryan Arena and J. Smart each drove in a run, and Smart and Yale Hughes each doubled.

Yale Hughes earned the win after allowing two runs on six hits over seven innings. He struck out seven and walked three while also contributing two hits, two runs and a double at the plate. Kyle Atkinson took the loss for Tucson after surrendering six runs on nine hits in three innings.

Tucson scored its first run in the sixth inning and added another in the seventh. Justin Crider went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, one run and one RBI, while Roger Amador Jr. also drove in a run. Benjamin Avala and Vincent Lujan combined for two scoreless innings before Alex Hernandez allowed three runs over two innings as Santa Fe completed the victory.

Tucson Saguaros Blank Santa Fe Fuego 9-0

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July 19 2018 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 9-0 at Saguaros Park, scoring all nine of their runs over the first seven innings. Tucson broke through with six runs in the third, added one in the fourth, one in the sixth and one in the seventh to complete the shutout victory.

Corey Davis Jr. led Tucson’s 13-hit attack, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one RBI and a home run. Lawrence Chavez went 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Kevin Carr and Kevin Baron each added a hit and two RBI. Willie Ethington also collected two hits, and Charlie Padilla drove in a run.

Skylar Sylvester earned the win with a complete-game three-hit shutout, striking out five and walking none. Santa Fe starter TJ Zarewicz took the loss after allowing eight earned runs on 10 hits in six innings. The Fuego managed three hits, including a double by Adam Stubblefield.

Tucson Saguaros Outslug Santa Fe Fuego 17-12

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July 17 2018 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 17-12 at Vargas Field. Tucson finished with 13 hits and three errors while Santa Fe collected 12 hits and committed one error.

Santa Fe took a 4-1 lead through two innings, but Tucson erupted for nine runs in the fifth to move ahead 11-6. The Saguaros added a run in the seventh, three in the eighth and two in the ninth. Santa Fe answered with two runs in the fifth, one in the sixth, two in the seventh and three in the ninth, but could not close the gap.

Willie Ethington led Tucson with three hits, two home runs, three runs and five RBIs. Corey Davis Jr. added three hits, four runs and an RBI, while Austin Hoffman recorded two doubles and three RBIs. Jaquese Moore scored three runs, stole three bases and drove in one, and Lawrence Chavez contributed two RBIs.

Daniel Aldrich paced Santa Fe with three hits, two runs, a triple, a home run and four RBIs. Ambrose Romero drove in three runs, and J. Smart added two RBIs. Tucsons Danny Alvarez earned the win after allowing two hits and three runs, none earned, in 2.1 innings. Santa Fe starter Ismael Pena took the loss after surrendering six hits and 10 runs in 4.2 innings, with four earned runs and eight walks.

Tucson Saguaros Cruise Past Santa Fe Fuego 10-3

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July 18 2018 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 10-3 behind a 13-hit attack at Vargas Field. Tucson scored in six of the first eight innings, building a 4-0 lead through four innings before Santa Fe scored three times in the seventh. The Saguaros answered with two runs in the bottom half and added three more in the eighth to pull away.

Jaquese Moore led Tucson by going 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBI. Austin Hoffman went 2-for-3 with two runs two walks and a double, while Corey Davis Jr. collected three hits. Willie Ethington and Kevin Carr each drove in two runs, and Billy Damon added two hits and an RBI. Tucson recorded doubles from Moore Hoffman Kevin Baron and Ethington.

Damon earned the win after allowing three runs on five hits over eight innings. He walked two and struck out 12. Matthew Wheeler finished the game with a scoreless ninth inning and two strikeouts. Santa Fe starter Jackson Webb took the loss after surrendering four runs on six hits in four innings while issuing six walks and striking out one. Hudson Bilodeau had two of Santa Fes five hits and drove in a run, while Ryan Arena added a pinch-hit RBI.

Santa Fe Fuego Hold Off Tucson Saguaros 5-4

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July 16 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego held off the Tucson Saguaros 5-4 in a seven-inning game at Vargas Field. Santa Fe scored in each of the first three innings to take a 4-0 lead, while Tucson answered with four runs in the fourth to even the game. The Fuego scored the deciding run in the sixth inning and Tucson was held scoreless in the seventh. C. Kwitzer led Santa Fe with two hits, including a home run, two runs batted in and one run scored. J. Smart also collected two hits and drove in a run, while A. Stubblefield went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Dillon Sunnafrank added a hit and an RBI, and Robert Garza scored once and stole two bases. Sunnafrank earned the win after allowing four runs on four hits in seven innings. He struck out seven and walked one. Tucson starter Dakota Edwards took the loss, giving up five runs on seven hits in six innings with five strikeouts and three walks. Austin Hoffman hit a two-run homer for Tucson, and Willie Ethington also homered and drove in two runs.

Santa Fe Fuego Roll Past Ruidoso Osos 26-11 July 15 2018

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July 15 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Ruidoso Osos 26-11 in a high-scoring game at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe collected 19 hits and scored in every inning except the first and ninth, while Ruidoso finished with 17 hits and three errors.

Ruidoso took an early 3-0 lead after scoring once in the first and twice in the second, but Santa Fe answered with five runs in the third and four in the fourth. The Fuego added six runs in the fifth and seven more in the sixth to build a 22-9 advantage. Ruidoso scored six times in the sixth and twice in the eighth, but Santa Fe added four runs over those innings to secure the victory.

Ethan Estes went 2-for-4 with four runs three walks and three RBI for Santa Fe. Daniel Aldrich added three hits four RBI three runs and three walks, while J. Smart collected three hits and four RBI. Ryan Arena had two hits three runs and two RBI, and Hudson Bilodeau scored three runs and went 2-for-3. Santa Fe hit three home runs: Estes hit his 13th of the season, Aldrich hit his 19th and Arena hit his sixth.

Yale Hughes earned the win after allowing 13 hits and nine runs, five earned, in six innings while striking out five. Hunter Pearson pitched two innings and Dillon Sunnafrank added a scoreless ninth. Ruidosos Dillon Fahr went 3-for-5 with three RBI and hit his fifth home run, while Slayton Vaughan also went 3-for-5 with a home run and a double. Colton Draney took the loss after allowing 15 runs, 10 earned, on 10 hits in five innings.

Fuego Roll Past Osos 21-5

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July 14 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego scored 15 runs across the fourth through eighth innings and defeated the Ruidoso Osos 21-5 at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe collected 23 hits while Ruidoso finished with 10. Santa Fe took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning and added two runs in the third before breaking the game open with three runs in the fourth and nine in the sixth. The Fuego added one run in the seventh and four in the eighth. Ruidoso scored twice in the fifth and seventh innings before adding one run in the ninth. Daniel Aldrich went 4-for-6 with five runs scored four RBI and two home runs. Danny Beaver added four hits four runs and a home run while C. Kwitzer went 4-for-4 with six runs three RBI and a walk. Mike Annone had two hits and three RBI and J. Smart drove in four runs. Santa Fe hit five home runs overall including two by Aldrich. Johnny Flogal earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing eight hits and four earned runs in six innings. He walked five and struck out six. Ismael Pena pitched a scoreless seventh and Zach Hoffman worked a hitless eighth with three strikeouts. Dylan Yankle took the loss for Ruidoso after surrendering 12 hits and 10 runs nine earned in five innings.

Santa Fe Fuego Rally Past Ruidoso Osos 11-10

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July 13 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego rallied for an 11-10 victory over the Ruidoso Osos at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe collected 14 hits and overcame three early deficits, while Ruidoso finished with 13 hits and three errors compared with one error for the Fuego.

Ruidoso led 7-3 after five innings, scoring three runs in the third and two in the fifth. Santa Fe changed the game with a four-run sixth and a three-run seventh to take a 10-9 lead. The Osos tied the game with a run in the eighth, but the Fuego scored once in the ninth to secure the win.

Mike Annone powered Santa Fe with three hits, two home runs and five RBI. Danny Beaver added a pinch-hit single and two RBI, while Ryan Arena and James Smart each drove in a run. Ruidosos Slayton Vaughan went 4-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI, Dillon Fahr had three hits and a home run, and James Garnett and Nick Wagner also homered twice and drove in three and two runs respectively.

Trent Maloney earned the win with a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits and striking out one. Jackson Webb worked 6.2 innings for Santa Fe and allowed 12 hits and nine earned runs. Ruidoso starter Zach Youngberg surrendered 10 hits and six runs in 5.2 innings, and Matt Kerin took the loss after allowing the go-ahead run in the ninth.

Santa Fe Fuego Roll Past Ruidoso Osos 18-6

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July 12 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Ruidoso Osos 18-6 after collecting 27 hits and scoring in each of the first eight innings. Santa Fe built a 6-0 lead through four innings, answered Ruidoso’s four-run fifth with four runs of its own, and added three runs in the seventh and four in the eighth. Ruidoso scored twice in the eighth but could not close the gap.

Austin Stubblefield powered the Fuego offense with three hits, including two home runs, and six RBI. Mike Annone went 4-for-6 with four RBI, while Ryan Arena and Hudson Bilodeau each collected four hits. Stubblefield and Annone also recorded doubles, and Logan Linder added three hits and scored three runs.

Ruidoso was led by Ian Horne’s three hits and Dillon Fahr’s two hits, including a home run and two RBI. D. Reddy also homered and drove in two runs for the Osos, who finished with 10 hits.

Linder earned the win for Santa Fe, allowing nine hits and four runs, two earned, in 5.1 innings while striking out six and walking two. Zach Hoffman followed with 1.2 hitless innings. Peyton White took the loss for Ruidoso after surrendering 18 hits and 10 earned runs in five innings.

Garden City Wind Surge Past Santa Fe Fuego 11-5

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July 11 2018 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 11-5 at Fort Marcy Park, breaking open a scoreless game with a nine-run third inning. Garden City added one run in the sixth and another in the ninth, while Santa Fe scored once in the third, twice in the fourth, once in the sixth and once in the eighth.

Garden City collected 12 hits, including four home runs. Dave Gallagher hit two home runs and drove in three runs, Ryan Whitt added a home run and three RBI, and Michael Biasello homered and drove in three runs. Gallagher also scored three times, while Tommy Haas had three hits and Blake Butcher and Jonathan Tasis each had two hits.

Biasello earned the win after allowing four runs on eight hits in seven innings with eight strikeouts and no walks. Thane Clark and Phil Ramos combined to finish the game. Santa Fe’s Ryan Arena hit two home runs and drove in three runs, but Ismael Pena took the loss after surrendering 10 runs on 11 hits in six innings.

Garden City Wind Rally to 13-10 Win Over Santa Fe Fuego

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July 10 2018 The Garden City Wind rallied for a 13-10 victory over the Santa Fe Fuego at Fort Marcy Park. Garden City collected 14 hits and overcame an early 6-0 deficit, while Santa Fe finished with 13 hits and one error.

Santa Fe scored three runs in the second and three more in the third to take control early. Garden City answered with three runs in the fifth, two in the seventh and one in the eighth to pull even at 6-6. The Wind then erupted for seven runs in the ninth, and Santa Fe answered with four runs in the bottom half.

Dave Gallagher led Garden City with four hits, including a double and a home run, and five RBI. Julian Melton added two hits, a home run and four RBI, while Ryan Whitt went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two doubles. Santa Fes J. Smart had three hits, and Daniel Aldrich and C. Kwitzer each homered; Kwitzer drove in three runs.

Andrew Aikins earned the win after throwing a scoreless ninth inning with one hitless inning, one walk and one strikeout. Garden City starter Zach Sanford worked six innings and allowed seven hits and six runs, four earned, with three strikeouts. Yale Hughes pitched six innings for Santa Fe, allowing four hits and three earned runs while striking out seven. Trent Maloney took the loss after surrendering five hits and seven runs in one inning.

Santa Fe Fuego Defeat Garden City Wind 26-5

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July 9 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Garden City Wind 26-5 after collecting 23 hits at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe scored in seven of its eight offensive innings, including 11 runs in the sixth and seven in the seventh. Garden City finished with 10 hits and scored twice in the first inning and three times in the second.

Daniel Aldrich led the Fuego attack with three hits, five runs, four RBI and three walks. C. Kwitzer went 4-for-5 with four runs and six RBI, including two home runs. Mike Annone added three hits, four runs and two RBI, while A. Stubblefield had three hits, three runs and one RBI. Robert Garza contributed three hits, three runs and five RBI, and Santa Fe hit six home runs overall.

Garden City’s Dave Gallagher delivered three hits and five RBI with two home runs. Ryan Whitt and Blake Butcher each added three hits for the Wind, who held a 5-3 lead after two innings before Santa Fe tied the game in the third and moved ahead in the fourth.

Johnny Flogal earned the win for Santa Fe, allowing seven hits and five earned runs in seven innings while striking out nine and walking five. Ismael Pena and Julian Devora combined for two scoreless innings of relief. Randy Hair took the loss for Garden City after surrendering nine hits and eight earned runs in five innings.

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This game was played on 7/7/2018 at Fort Marcy

Alpine Cowboys Beat Santa Fe Fuego 6-3

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July 6 2018 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 6-3, collecting 12 hits while holding Santa Fe to nine. Alpine scored twice in the second inning and added single runs in the third and fourth to take a 4-2 lead. The Cowboys added insurance in the sixth and eighth innings, while Santa Fe scored its final run in the fifth. Caleb Davidson led Alpine with three hits in five at-bats. Tommy Ziegen and M. Traylor each had two hits, with Traylor scoring twice. Ziegen, Chace Sarchet, Seth Douglas, Trey Silmon and Daniel Williams each drove in a run. Silmon and Williams also hit home runs for the Cowboys. Williams earned the win after allowing six hits and three earned runs over six innings while striking out 11 and walking one. Matt Terrones, Ryan Hill and Mike DEletto combined for two scoreless innings before Douglas worked a scoreless ninth for the save. Mike Annone paced Santa Fe with two hits, one RBI and a home run. Jordan Jackson added a hit and two RBIs, while Ethan Estes also collected two hits. Logan Linder took the loss after six innings in which he allowed eight hits and five runs, four earned, with five strikeouts and two walks. Santa Fe committed four errors in the game.

Fuego Pull Away From Wind 13-8

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July 4 2018 Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Garden City Wind 13-8 in a high-scoring game. Santa Fe collected 16 hits and scored in six different innings while Garden City finished with 12 hits and eight runs.

The Fuego built a 3-1 lead through five innings before breaking the game open with four runs in the sixth and three more in the seventh. Santa Fe added two runs in the eighth and one in the ninth. Garden City answered with two runs in the sixth and four in the ninth but could not overcome the deficit.

Robert Garza led Santa Fe with four hits in six at-bats including a home run and a triple. He scored four runs and drove in two. Danny Beaver went 3-for-4 with two walks three runs batted in and two runs scored while A. Stubblefield added three hits two runs and one RBI. Ryan Arena also tripled.

Ismael Pena earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing seven hits and three runs over six innings with three walks and four strikeouts. Zach Sanford took the loss for Garden City after surrendering 10 hits and seven earned runs in six innings with two walks and three strikeouts. Ian Horne had four hits and two RBI for the Wind while Adam Bloom drove in four runs.

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Dillon Sunnafrank has been signed by the Lincoln Saltdogs. Sunnafrank just completed an 18 game season in the CanAm League with Salina/Hollywood where he pitched in 9 games without allowing a run. Sunnafrank joins a Lincoln team that went to the playoffs in 2017 and is gearing up for a playoff push in 2018. The Fuego have signed 3 pitchers this week and hope to find someone to replace him in role of closer.

Fuego Strike Early and Roll Past Wind

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July 3 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego scored five runs in the first inning and four more in the second to build an early cushion before defeating the Garden City Wind 13-3. Santa Fe finished with 15 hits and added runs in the fourth sixth and ninth innings. Garden City scored twice in the first and once in the seventh and collected seven hits in the loss.

Santa Fe’s offense was led by C. Kwitzer who went 3-for-5 with a home run three runs and three RBI. Mike Annone added three hits two runs and two RBI while Danny Beaver went 3-for-5 with two runs. Ambrose Romero drove in three runs and A. Stubblefield had two RBI. Garden City’s Jonathan Tasis had three hits and one RBI while Blake Butcher hit a two-run homer.

Yale Hughes earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing five hits and three runs two earned over eight innings. He walked three and struck out eight. Julian Devora worked a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts. Garden City starter Chip White took the loss after surrendering 11 hits and 10 runs six earned in four innings with two walks and four strikeouts. Randy Hair allowed four hits and three runs over five innings.

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This game was played on 7/2/2018 at Clint Lightner

Santa Fe Fuego Roll Past Garden City Wind 11-2

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July 1 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Garden City Wind 11-2 at Fort Marcy Park, scoring in four different innings and collecting 19 hits. Santa Fe took a 3-0 lead in the first inning, added two runs in the sixth, four in the seventh and two in the eighth. Garden City scored once in the fourth and once in the ninth.

Ryan Arena led the Fuego offense with three hits, including a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. Donny Ortiz Jr. added three hits, two doubles, three RBI and two runs, while Jordan Jackson contributed two hits, a home run, two RBI and two runs. Jackson Webb also went 4-for-5 for Santa Fe. The Fuego hit three home runs overall, with Arena, Jackson and Garden City’s Dave Gallagher providing the long balls in the game.

Webb earned the win with a complete-game effort, allowing nine hits and two runs while walking three and striking out three. Garden City starter Michael Biasello took the loss after allowing 11 hits and seven earned runs in 6.1 innings. Gallagher paced the Wind with two hits, including a home run, and one RBI, while Jonathan Tasis, Eddy Milian and Gallagher each had two hits.

Santa Fe Fuego Hold Off Garden City Wind 12-9

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June 30 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Garden City Wind 12-9 at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe scored in five innings, including a five-run sixth, and finished with 14 hits. Garden City collected 17 hits but could not overcome the Fuego’s early lead and middle-inning surge.

Adam Bloom powered the Wind offense with four hits, two home runs, five RBI and three runs scored. Jonathan Tasis added three hits, including a home run, while Dave Gallagher and Eddy Milian also homered for Garden City. The Wind scored three runs in the seventh and two runs in each of the eighth and ninth innings to make the game competitive.

Santa Fe’s offense featured home runs from Mike Annone, Daniel Aldrich, Jackson Webb and Omar Salinas. Aldrich drove in three runs, while Salinas had two RBI and Danny Beaver, Annone, Webb and Ambrose Romero each added an RBI. The Fuego took a 2-0 lead in the first, added two runs in the third and one in the fifth before breaking the game open with five runs in the sixth.

Logan Linder earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing 12 hits and five earned runs in 6.2 innings while striking out eight. Zach Sanford took the loss for Garden City, surrendering 13 hits and 10 earned runs in six innings with six strikeouts. Santa Fe improved to 12-9 in the game while Garden City finished with nine runs.

Santa Fe Fuego Outlast Garden City Wind 25-23

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June 29 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego held off the Garden City Wind 25-23 in a high-scoring contest at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe collected 24 hits and scored in six of its eight innings, building leads of 6-4 after the first, 12-6 after the second and 17-10 after the third. Garden City answered with seven runs in the sixth and two more in the seventh and eighth, but Santa Fe’s four-run eighth proved decisive before the Wind were held scoreless in the ninth.

Danny Beaver led Santa Fe with four hits, four runs and five RBI, including a home run. Mike Annone added three hits, four runs and five RBI with a homer, while Ryan Arena contributed two hits, four runs and three RBI with a home run. Garden City’s Cole Fenner went 3-for-6 with six RBI and a home run, Dave Gallagher had three hits, three runs and five RBI with two homers, and Zach Sanford drove in four runs while scoring four times.

Zach Hoffman earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing one hit and two earned runs in one inning with two strikeouts. Trent Maloney recorded the save with a scoreless ninth, striking out one and allowing no hits or walks. Garden City starter Randy Hair surrendered 12 runs on 15 hits in two innings, while Marcos Corrales took the loss after allowing seven runs six earned in 2 1/3 innings.

Roswell Invaders Outslug Santa Fe Fuego 18-13

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June 28 2018 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 18-13 in a high-scoring game at Fort Marcy Park. Roswell collected 16 hits and Santa Fe finished with 17, while both teams committed two errors. The Invaders broke through with seven runs in the fourth inning and added two in the fifth, six in the sixth and two in the seventh to secure the win.

Gavin Lavallee led Roswell with four hits, four runs and seven RBI, including two home runs. Austin Maltby went 4-for-6 with five runs and two RBI, also hitting two homers. Brandon Portelli added two hits and four RBI, while Bobby St. Pierre contributed a home run and three RBI. Santa Fe received a four-RBI performance from Daniel Aldrich, who hit a home run, and Jackson Webb went 3-for-5 with one RBI.

St. Pierre earned the victory after allowing 14 hits and 11 runs, seven earned, in seven innings. He walked four and struck out seven. Chad Hazaga followed with a scoreless inning and two strikeouts, and Ryne Underwood completed the game for Roswell. Ismael Pena took the loss for Santa Fe, surrendering 13 hits and 13 runs, 12 earned, in five innings.

Santa Fe Fuego Outslug Roswell Invaders 18-12

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June 27 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Roswell Invaders 18-12 at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe collected 21 hits and scored in each of the first eight innings, while Roswell finished with 14 hits and one error. The Fuego built a 9-1 lead through two innings and held a 10-3 advantage after three. Roswell rallied with four runs in the fourth and two more in the fifth to cut the deficit to 12-9. Santa Fe answered with two runs in each of the sixth seventh and eighth innings to regain control. The Invaders scored three times in the ninth but could not complete the comeback. Jackson Webb led Santa Fe with two hits five RBI and two runs scored, including a home run. Ethan Estes went 4-for-5 with four runs scored an RBI and a homer, while Zach Hoffman and Donny Ortiz Jr. each had three hits. Dan Pellinen also homered and finished with three hits and an RBI. Ambrose Romero scored three runs and added two hits. Yale Hughes earned the win after allowing 11 hits and nine runs in seven innings while striking out nine and walking three. Trent Maloney worked a scoreless inning with two strikeouts before Hunter Pearson completed the game. Roswell starter Carson Corff took the loss after allowing 13 hits and 12 runs six earned in five innings. Louis Martini homered twice and drove in two runs for the Invaders, while Justin Byrd hit a pinch-hit three-run homer.

Roswell Invaders Rally Past Santa Fe Fuego 9-6

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June 26 2018 The Roswell Invaders rallied past the Santa Fe Fuego 9-6 at Joe Bauman Park. Roswell overcame an early 3-2 deficit by scoring once in the fifth and six times in the sixth, then held Santa Fe scoreless in the bottom of the seventh after the Fuego scored twice in the top half. Roswell finished with 10 hits and one error while Santa Fe had nine hits and two errors.

Brett Portelli delivered the key offensive blow for Roswell with a home run and three RBI. Nolan Hoff went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, while Austin Maltby collected two hits and an RBI. Jordan Garr also drove in a run. For Santa Fe, Mike Annone hit a home run and a double while going 2-for-4 with three RBI, and Ethan Estes and Zach Hoffman each had two hits and an RBI. Santa Fe also received a double from Dan Pellinen.

Jagger Harjo earned the win for Roswell after allowing five hits and four runs, two earned, in six innings. He walked two and struck out five. Ryne Underwood worked the seventh and allowed two runs on four hits. Julian Devora took the loss for Santa Fe, giving up six runs on five hits with six walks and eight strikeouts in five innings, while Omar Salinas allowed three runs in one inning of relief.

Roswell Invaders Pull Away From Santa Fe Fuego

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June 26 2018 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 11-3 in a seven-inning game at Joe Bauman Park. Roswell broke through with four runs in the third inning and added four more in the fourth to take control. The Invaders also scored once in the fifth and twice in the sixth while Santa Fe scored twice in the sixth and once in the seventh.

Logan Coughlin led Roswell with two hits and three RBI while Nolan Hoff also drove in three runs. B. Portelli added two RBI, and Jordan Garr finished with two hits and two runs scored. Roswell collected 10 hits and drew seven walks.

Santa Fe recorded 12 hits in the loss. Mike Annone went 3-for-4 with an RBI, Danny Beaver had two hits, and Ryan Arena tripled and drove in two runs. The Fuego committed two errors while Roswell finished without an error.

Ricky Mitchell earned the win for Roswell after allowing three runs on 12 hits in seven innings. He walked one and struck out four. Jackson Webb took the loss for Santa Fe, giving up 10 runs on nine hits with seven walks and one strikeout in five innings; seven of the runs were earned. C. Bumbales allowed one run in the sixth inning.

Fuego Build Early Lead and Hold Off Invaders

June 25 2018 Santa Fe Fuego defeate

June 25 2018 Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Roswell Invaders 9-6 at Joe Bauman Park, using a five-run third inning and a three-run fourth to build a 9-2 advantage. Roswell answered with three runs in the fifth and one in the seventh but could not complete the comeback. Santa Fe outhit Roswell 13-11.

Logan Linder led the Fuego offense and pitching staff. He went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI while earning the win after allowing five earned runs on eight hits in six innings. Jackson Webb, Ryan Arena and Brett Luna each had two hits and two RBI, while Mike Annone also collected two hits. Yale Hughes closed the game with 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out five for the save.

Roswell catcher Austin Maltby went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs scored and one RBI. Logan Coughlin homered and drove in two runs, and Jordan Garr added three hits and two RBI. Ben Mckendall took the loss after surrendering nine earned runs on 11 hits in four innings, while Caleb Mireles held Santa Fe scoreless over the final five innings and struck out seven.

Santa Fe Fuego Rally Past White Sands Pupfish 12-11

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June 24 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego rallied for a 12-11 victory over the White Sands Pupfish in a high-scoring game at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe built a 7-2 lead through five innings before White Sands scored 11 runs across the sixth through eighth innings. The Fuego answered with two runs in the ninth to secure the win.

White Sands center fielder D. Richard drove in seven runs and hit two home runs, finishing 3-for-4 with two runs scored. Cameron Haskins added two hits and three RBI, while Brandon Torres and Joe Randazzo each scored multiple runs. The Pupfish totaled 12 hits and committed two errors.

Santa Fe collected 13 hits, led by Jackson Webb’s 4-for-5 performance with three runs, two RBI and two home runs. Zach Hoffman went 3-for-5 with two home runs, two runs and four RBI, while Mike Annone contributed three RBI. Ryan Arena had two hits and an RBI, and Santa Fe also received a three-RBI game from Annone.

Hunter Pearson earned the win after pitching a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout and no hits allowed. White Sands starter Jordan Young struck out nine in seven innings but allowed 11 hits and 10 runs, nine earned. Santa Fe starter E. Griego worked 6.2 innings with five strikeouts, allowing seven hits and six runs, while Jason Funkhouser took the loss for White Sands after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning.

White Sands Outlasts Santa Fe in 15-14 Slugfest

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June 23 2018 White Sands Pupfish rallied past the Santa Fe Fuego 15-14 in a high-scoring game at Fort Marcy Park. The Pupfish collected 19 hits and overcame a 7-1 deficit after two innings, while Santa Fe finished with 11 hits and two errors.

White Sands broke through with seven runs in the sixth inning to take an 9-7 lead, then added five runs in the ninth. Santa Fe answered with four runs in the seventh and one in the eighth, but the Fuego could not complete the comeback. The Pupfish also scored in the second and fifth innings.

Jackson Webb powered Santa Fe with two hits and six RBI, including a home run, while Mike Annone hit a three-run homer and finished with three RBI. Ryan Arena had three hits, and Ethan Estes scored three runs. For White Sands, D. Richard collected four hits and scored three times, while Joshua Williams went 2-for-4 with four runs scored, two walks and a home run. Josh Youngchild added three hits, two runs and two RBI.

Jason Funkhouser earned the win for White Sands after allowing one run on two hits with four walks and three strikeouts in three innings. Santa Fe starter Ismael Pena worked 5.2 innings and allowed nine runs, five earned, on 12 hits with six strikeouts. Julian Devora was charged with the loss after giving up one run in one inning.

Santa Fe Fuego Outslug White Sands Pupfish 25-17

June 22 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego def

June 22 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the White Sands Pupfish 25-17 in an eight-inning offensive shootout. Santa Fe collected 21 hits and played errorless baseball, while White Sands finished with 15 hits and six errors.

Santa Fe broke the game open with a 15-run second inning after White Sands had scored five times in the first. The Fuego added two runs in the third, three in the fourth, one in the sixth, two in the seventh and one in the eighth. White Sands responded with four runs in the third, one in the fifth, four in the seventh and three in the eighth, but could not overcome the deficit.

Ethan Estes led Santa Fe with three hits, three runs and six RBI, including two home runs. Jackson Webb had three hits, three runs and four RBI, while Ryan Arena went 4-for-5 with four runs and an RBI. Ambrose Romero added three hits and three RBI. White Sands received five hits and three RBI from Joshua Williams, while Chris McCoy had three hits, three runs and two RBI. The Pupfish also hit home runs from Aaron Sheaks, Cameron Haskins, Greg Chavez and Josh Youngchild.

Yale Hughes earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing nine hits and 10 runs, all earned, in six innings while walking seven and striking out nine. Zach Hoffman worked the final two innings, allowing six hits and seven earned runs with five walks and five strikeouts. Darrell Render Jr. took the loss for White Sands after surrendering 15 runs, seven earned, on eight hits in 1.2 innings.

Santa Fe Fuego Rout White Sands Pupfish 26-11

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June 21 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the White Sands Pupfish 26-11 after collecting 23 hits and scoring in seven of nine innings. Santa Fe took control with five runs in the second inning and eight more in the third to build a 13-5 lead, then added six runs in the sixth and five in the eighth. White Sands finished with 16 hits but committed three errors, while Santa Fe made two errors.

Jackson Webb powered the Fuego attack with a 5-for-5 performance that included five runs, four RBI and three home runs. Mike Annone drove in five runs, while Ethan Estes and Omar Salinas each had four RBI. Zach Hoffman went 4-for-6 with three runs, and Daniel Aldrich added two hits and three RBI. White Sands received four hits and three RBI from Brandon Torres, who also hit a home run.

Webb earned the win after allowing 14 hits and six runs, five earned, in six innings. He walked three and struck out four. Julian Devora worked the final three innings for Santa Fe, allowing two hits and five runs, four earned, while striking out three.

Tommy Giunta took the loss for White Sands after surrendering nine hits and 13 runs, nine earned, in 2 2/3 innings. Timothy Carter, Clay Gentle and Lucas Sanchez also pitched in relief for the Pupfish.

Trinidad Triggers Defeat Santa Fe Fuego 7-4

June 20 2018 The Trinidad Triggers

June 20 2018 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 7-4 at Central Park, using a three-run first inning and two-run rallies in the second and fourth innings to build their winning margin. Santa Fe scored once in the first, third, sixth and seventh innings but could not complete the comeback.

Nick Stoll led Trinidad with three hits in five at-bats, including a home run, two runs and two RBI. Joba Ferrell added two hits, including a double and a triple, and drove in four runs. Justin Busekrus and Matt Eureste each collected two hits, while Trinidad finished with nine hits and seven walks.

Santa Fe had 12 hits in the loss. Mike Annone went 3-for-4 with an RBI, while Ethan Estes hit his eighth home run and finished with two hits and two RBI. Zach Hoffman added a home run, one hit and one RBI, and Ryan Arena and Ambrose Romero each had two hits.

Teddy Henderson earned the win for Trinidad after allowing four earned runs on 10 hits in seven innings with five strikeouts and no walks. Jack Mayes worked a scoreless eighth, and Kane Klais recorded the save with a scoreless ninth. Santa Fe starter Logan Linder took the loss after surrendering seven earned runs on nine hits in six innings while striking out six and walking five.

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Trinidad Triggers 14 Santa Fe Fuego

Trinidad Triggers 14 Santa Fe Fuego 6

This game was played on 6/19/2018 at Trinidad Central Park

Trinidad Triggers Roll Past Santa Fe Fuego 14-7

June 19 2018 The Trinidad Triggers

June 19 2018 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 14-7 after scoring 14 runs across the second through fifth innings. Trinidad collected 17 hits and overcame two errors, while Santa Fe finished with 15 hits and no errors.

Trinidad took control with three runs in the second inning and three more in the third before breaking the game open with four-run rallies in both the fourth and fifth. Santa Fe scored once in the first, twice in the fourth, three times in the sixth and once in the seventh, but could not close the gap.

Kenneth Fudge led Trinidad with three hits, including a home run, three RBI and three runs scored. Matt Eureste added three hits and four RBI, while Tim Henry went 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBI. Danny Molinari scored three times and drew three walks. Matt Stuart contributed three RBI, and Trinidad also received extra-base hits from Nick Stoll, Joba Ferrell and Eureste.

Stuart earned the win after allowing 13 hits and six runs in five innings, with four runs charged as earned. Ryan Patrick followed with two innings of two-hit ball, allowing one run. Santa Fe starter Hunter Pearson took the loss after surrendering nine hits and six runs in 2 1/3 innings. Ethan Estes paced the Fuego offense by going 5-for-5 with three RBI, while Daniel Aldrich drove in two runs and Dan Pellinen recorded two doubles.

Trinidad Triggers Rally Past Santa Fe Fuego 17-16

June 18 2018 The Trinidad Triggers

June 18 2018 The Trinidad Triggers overcame a 16-17 deficit with a six-run seventh inning and a six-run eighth to defeat the Santa Fe Fuego 17-16. Trinidad finished with 13 hits while Santa Fe collected 14. Both teams committed two errors.

Nick Stoll led Trinidad with four hits and three runs. Bronson Butcher went 2-for-5 with four RBI and three runs, while Tim Henry drove in five runs and hit a home run. Joba Ferrell added two doubles, two runs and three RBI, and Abel Arocho reached base five times with two hits, two runs and two RBI.

Santa Fe received three hits and two RBI from Donny Ortiz Jr. Ethan Estes had one hit, four walks and three RBI, while Mike Annone went 3-for-5 with three RBI and hit a home run. Jackson Webb and Dan Pellinen each contributed two RBI.

Jack Mayes earned the win for Trinidad after allowing two runs on one hit in one inning. Sean Callahan worked four innings and allowed two runs, one earned, on three hits. Santa Fe starter Ismael Pena pitched six innings and allowed five runs, four earned, while striking out seven. Zach Hoffman was charged with the loss after recording two outs and allowing five runs on three hits.

Santa Fe Fuego Outlast Garden City Wind 14-13

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June 17 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Garden City Wind 14-13 in a high-scoring game at Fort Marcy Park. Both teams collected 16 hits, but Santa Fe overcame four Garden City errors and scored twice in the ninth inning to secure the victory. The Fuego led 8-5 after two innings before Garden City moved ahead 10-9 in the fourth and held a 13-12 lead entering the bottom of the ninth. Daniel Aldrich powered Santa Fe’s offense with five hits in six at-bats, including three home runs, four runs and nine RBI. Ethan Estes added two hits, a home run and an RBI, while Donny Ortiz Jr. scored three runs. Santa Fe also received two hits and two runs from both Ambrose Romero and Zach Hoffman. Garden City’s offense was led by D. Williams, who hit two home runs and drove in four runs while collecting three hits. Cole Fenner went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI, and Ryan Whitt added two hits, a double and an RBI. Ryan Faircloth and Jonathan Tasis also homered for the Wind. Trent Maloney earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing one run on one hit in three innings with five strikeouts. Yale Hughes started for the Fuego and surrendered 12 runs with nine earned on 15 hits in six innings. Garden City starter Michael Biasello allowed nine runs with seven earned in five innings, while Phil Ramos took the loss after giving up two runs in one-third of an inning.

Santa Fe Fuego 20 Garden City Wind 19

Santa Fe Fuego 20 Garden City Wind

Santa Fe Fuego 20 Garden City Wind 19

This game was played on 6/15/2018 at Fort Marcy

Garden City Wind Defeat Santa Fe Fuego 9-7

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June 14 2018 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 9-7 after scoring in six of their first seven innings. Garden City and Santa Fe traded two-run first innings, but the Wind added two runs in the third, two in the fourth, and one each in the fifth, sixth, and seventh to build a 9-4 advantage.

D. Williams led Garden City with three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs. Cole Fenner went 2-for-5 with one RBI, while Nick King and Tommy Haas each added a hit and an RBI. The Wind finished with eight hits and took advantage of eight walks.

Santa Fe collected 14 hits, led by Donny Ortiz Jr.s 4-for-6 performance with three doubles, two runs, and two RBIs. Mike Annone added two hits and an RBI, while Jackson Webb and Jeremy Wagner each had two hits and one RBI. The Fuego scored three times in the seventh inning but were held scoreless in the eighth and ninth.

Zach Sanford earned the win for Garden City after allowing four runs on seven hits in five innings with two walks and two strikeouts. Brandon Casas pitched a scoreless ninth, and Phil Ramos recorded the save with a scoreless inning. Kyle Lazcano took the loss for Santa Fe after giving up eight runs in six innings; he struck out six and walked eight.

Santa Fe Fuego Rally Past Garden City Wind 7-6

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June 13 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego rallied past the Garden City Wind 7-6 after scoring three runs in the eighth inning. Garden City finished with 10 hits and no errors, while Santa Fe had five hits and one error.

Garden City built a 6-1 lead through five innings, scoring twice in the first, once in the third and three times in the fifth. Santa Fe answered with three runs in the sixth and three more in the eighth to take the lead. The Fuego went scoreless in the first four innings before their late offensive surge.

Santa Fe’s Mike Annone went 1-for-3 with two walks and two RBI, while Donny Ortiz Jr. and Zach Hoffman each drove in a run. Ortiz Jr. and Annone recorded doubles. Garden City’s D. Williams went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, and Ryan Whitt added two hits and two RBI. Cole Fenner also had two hits, including a double.

Hunter Pearson earned the win after allowing one hit and no runs in two innings with two walks. Trent Maloney worked a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts to record the save. Julian Melton started for Garden City and allowed one earned run over five innings, while Chip White took the loss after allowing three runs in two-thirds of an inning.

Garden City Wind Hold Off Santa Fe Fuego 4-3

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June 12 2018 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 4-3 in a game that featured four lead changes or ties across the first six innings. Garden City finished with seven hits and no errors, while Santa Fe collected eight hits and committed one error.

Both teams scored once in the first inning before Garden City moved ahead with a run in the second. Santa Fe tied the game in the fourth, but the Wind answered with another run in the bottom half. Garden City added an insurance run in the sixth to take a 4-2 lead, and Santa Fe scored once in the ninth before the Wind closed out the victory.

Ryan Faircloth led Garden City with two hits and two runs, including a home run, while Nick King went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, one run and one RBI. Cole Fenner also homered and drove in a run. Tommy Haas added a hit and an RBI. Santa Fes Ethan Estes went 3-for-5 with one RBI, and Ismael Pena contributed two hits, one run, one RBI and a home run.

Trevor Wick earned the win after allowing two hits and two walks in two scoreless innings. Michael Biasello opened for Garden City and allowed two runs on three hits with four walks and two strikeouts in four innings, while Chase Martin recorded the save despite allowing one run in the ninth. Pena took the loss for Santa Fe after working eight innings, allowing seven hits and four runs, three earned, with one walk and nine strikeouts.

Garden City Wind Hold Off Santa Fe Fuego 7-6

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June 11 2018 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 7-6 after building an early lead and holding on late. Garden City collected 12 hits without committing an error, while Santa Fe finished with seven hits and four errors.

Garden City scored twice in the first inning, added a run in the fifth and scored three more in the sixth to take a 6-5 lead. The Wind added the eventual winning run in the seventh. Santa Fe scored twice in the fourth, three times in the sixth and once in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.

Ryan Whitt went 2-for-4 with two runs, one RBI and a home run for Garden City. Nick King added a home run and two RBI, while Eddy Milian also homered and finished with two hits and one RBI. David Williams drove in two runs. Santa Fes Ethan Estes led all hitters with three hits, three RBI and two home runs, while Daniel Aldrich hit a solo home run in a pinch-hitting appearance.

Brian Rosensteel earned the win for Garden City with 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out three. Randy Hair added a scoreless inning with two strikeouts, and Phil Ramos recorded the save despite allowing one run in the ninth. Santa Fe starter Yale Hughes took the loss after allowing 12 hits and seven runs, six earned, in eight innings while striking out eight.

Alpine Cowboys Rally Past Santa Fe Fuego 20-13

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June 10 2018 The Alpine Cowboys overcame an early deficit to defeat the Santa Fe Fuego 20-13. Santa Fe scored four runs in the first inning and six more in the second to take a 10-2 lead before Alpine answered with four runs in the third and four in the fourth. The Fuego held a 12-10 advantage after four innings.

Alpine seized control with three runs in the sixth and added two in the seventh three in the eighth and two in the ninth. The Cowboys finished with 13 hits and four home runs. Paul Ludden went 3-for-3 with five RBI while M. Traylor collected three hits and three RBI. Tommy Ziegen went 3-for-6 with two RBI and a home run. Ellington Hopkins and Seth Douglas also homered for Alpine.

Santa Fe produced 17 hits in the loss. Dan Pellinen led the Fuego by going 4-for-6 with two RBI while Mike Annone went 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI. Donny Ortiz Jr. and Ethan Estes each hit a home run for Santa Fe.

Matt Terrones earned the win for Alpine after pitching 1.2 scoreless innings with no hits allowed and three strikeouts. Ely Gallego started for the Cowboys and allowed 12 runs on 14 hits in 4.1 innings. Julian Devora took the loss for Santa Fe after allowing 12 runs including 10 earned on seven hits with seven walks in five innings.

Santa Fe Fuego Rout Alpine Cowboys 29-12

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June 9 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Alpine Cowboys 29-12 in a high-scoring contest at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe collected 17 hits and scored in six innings, while Alpine finished with 18 hits and committed no errors. The Fuego took control with six runs in the second inning and eight more in the fourth before adding seven in the fifth.

Daniel Aldrich led Santa Fe with three hits and six RBIs, while Danny Beaver went 3-for-6 with five runs and five RBIs. Ethan Estes scored four runs and drove in five, Zach Hoffman added two hits, four runs and three RBIs, and Donny Ortiz Jr. scored three times. Santa Fe also received home runs from Beaver Hoffman Aldrich Estes and pitcher Kyle Lazcano.

Alpine was led by Seth Douglas and Lance Myers, who each collected three hits. Douglas drove in four runs, while Myers scored twice and added two RBIs. Caleb Davidson contributed two hits and two RBIs, and Alpine also got home runs from Davidson Douglas and Myers. The Cowboys scored four times in the fourth and added two runs in both the seventh and eighth innings but could not overcome Santa Fe’s early surge.

Lazcano earned the win after allowing 11 hits and nine earned runs in six innings, with three walks and five strikeouts. Logan Linder and Hunter Pearson each pitched one inning, and C. Kelly closed the game with a scoreless inning. Coleman Ramsey took the loss for Alpine after surrendering seven runs in 2.1 innings.

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Santa Fe Fuego 15 Alpine Cowboys 11

Santa Fe Fuego 15 Alpine Cowboys 11

This game was played on 6/7/2018 at Fort Marcy

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Tucson Saguaros 12 Santa Fe Fuego 11

This game was played on 6/6/2018 at Vargas Field

Tucson Saguaros Use Early Surge to Defeat Santa Fe Fuego

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June 5 2018 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 14-8 behind a 15-hit attack at Vargas Field. Tucson scored three runs in the first inning, added seven in the fourth and four in the fifth to build a 14-1 lead before Santa Fe rallied for five runs in the eighth. The Fuego finished with nine hits and three errors, while Tucson also committed three errors.

Austin Hoffman drove in seven runs for Tucson and hit a home run, while going 2-for-5. Lawrence Chavez went 4-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, and Jaquese Moore collected three hits and scored three times. Kevin Baron added two hits and two RBI, and Willie Ethington had two hits and scored once.

Santa Fe received two hits and two RBI from Donny Ortiz Jr. and Danny Beaver, with Beaver also hitting two home runs. Mike Annone went 2-for-5 with an RBI, and Ethan Estes had two hits, a double, a home run and one RBI.

Vincent Lujan earned the win for Tucson with a complete-game effort, allowing nine hits and eight runs, seven earned, while walking five and striking out eight. Julian Devora took the loss after surrendering 13 hits and 14 runs, 13 earned, in six innings, with two walks and five strikeouts. Hunter Pearson followed with two scoreless innings for Santa Fe.

Tucson Saguaros Cruise Past Santa Fe Fuego 23-4

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June 4 2018 The Tucson Saguaros scored eight runs in the first inning and never looked back in a 23-4 victory over the Santa Fe Fuego. Tucson added one run in the second, five in the third and one in the fourth before scoring four runs in both the sixth and seventh innings. Santa Fe scored three times in the fifth and once in the seventh.

Lawrence Chavez went 2-for-5 with four runs scored, two home runs and three RBI for Tucson. Kevin Baron added three hits, four runs and two RBI, while Charlie Padilla went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Willie Ethington drove in three runs and hit a home run, and Tatum Hendrix contributed two hits and three RBI. Tucson finished with 20 hits and 20 RBI.

Hendrix earned the win after allowing six hits and four runs, three earned, in 6.1 innings. He struck out eight and walked five. Ruben Mendia followed with 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out four.

Santa Fe collected 10 hits, including three each from Danny Beaver and Mike Annone. Daniel Aldrich hit a home run and drove in two runs, while Annone and Donny Ortiz Jr. each recorded an RBI. Kyle Lazcano took the loss after allowing 12 runs in two innings, and the Fuego committed six errors in the game.

Santa Fe Fuego Rally Past Garden City Wind 13-12

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June 3 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego rallied for a 13-12 victory over the Garden City Wind in a 10-inning game. Santa Fe scored three runs in the ninth inning to pull even at 12-12 before adding the deciding run in the 10th. The Fuego finished with 15 hits while Garden City collected 12.

Santa Fe’s offense was led by Danny Beaver, who went 4-for-5 with two runs, and Dan Pellinen, who had three hits, two runs and two RBI. A. Stubblefield added two hits, two runs and four RBI, including a home run, while Donny Ortiz Jr. delivered a three-run homer as a pinch hitter. Garden City received three hits and two RBI from Zach Sanford, two hits and two RBI from Ian Horne, and a four-run performance from Cole Fenner, who hit a home run and drove in one run. Ryan Whitt added three RBI, and his home run was one of three hit by the Wind.

Jeremy Erisman started for Santa Fe and allowed six earned runs on eight hits in six innings. The Fuego bullpen held Garden City scoreless over the final three innings, with C. Kelly and Trent Maloney each pitching a scoreless inning before Hunter Pearson earned the win with a scoreless 10th. Pearson struck out one. Troy Mannebach struck out eight in five innings for Garden City but allowed seven runs, and Chip White was charged with the loss after allowing a run without recording an out.

Garden City Wind Hold Off Santa Fe Fuego 16-14

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June 2 2018 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 16-14 in a high-scoring game at Fort Marcy Park. Garden City collected 16 hits and scored in six innings while Santa Fe finished with 10 hits and 14 runs.

Garden City built a 13-7 lead through seven innings after scoring three runs in the first third and fifth innings and adding two runs in both the sixth and seventh. Santa Fe rallied for seven runs in the ninth but could not complete the comeback. The Wind added three insurance runs in the top of the ninth.

Cole Fenner led Garden City with three hits three runs and four RBI while D. Williams also had three hits three runs and four RBI. Fenner and Williams each hit two home runs and Ryan Whitt added a homer. Santa Fes A. Stubblefield went 3-for-3 with four runs and five RBI and hit two home runs while AJ Flores had three hits two runs and four RBI with two homers. Santa Fe hit five home runs overall.

Donte Lindsay earned the win after allowing three runs on three hits in five innings with six strikeouts and two walks. Ismael Pena took the loss for Santa Fe after surrendering nine earned runs on 10 hits in five innings while striking out five and walking five.

Santa Fe Fuego Rally Past Garden City Wind 9-4

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June 1 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Garden City Wind 9-4 at Fort Marcy Park, collecting 12 hits to Garden City’s 10. Santa Fe took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning and added single runs in the fourth and sixth before breaking the game open with three runs in the seventh and two in the eighth. Garden City scored once in the third and fourth innings and twice in the sixth, but could not close the gap.

Santa Fe’s offense featured three home runs, with Mike Annone, A. Stubblefield and Robert Garza each going deep. Stubblefield went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs, while Garza finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs and one RBI. Danny Beaver added two hits, two runs and a walk, and Annone drove in two runs. Santa Fe also received two RBI apiece from C. Kwitzer and Stubblefield.

Yale Hughes earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing 10 hits and four earned runs over eight innings. He walked none and struck out nine. D. Sunnafrank completed the game with a scoreless ninth inning and two strikeouts.

Garden City’s Ian Horne had two hits, including a double, while Ryan Whitt, D. Williams and Nick King also collected two hits apiece. Williams hit a home run and drove in one run, and Zach Sanford added a homer and an RBI. Sanford took the loss after giving up 11 hits and seven earned runs in 6.2 innings, with one walk and four strikeouts.

Wind Hit Three Home Runs in Win Over Fuego

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May 31 2018 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 12-6, using a 14-hit attack and three home runs to secure the victory. Garden City jumped ahead 5-0 in the first inning and added two runs in the fourth and fifth innings to build a 9-0 advantage.

Jonathan Tasis went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored, while Eddy Milian added two hits and three RBI. Ian Horne scored three runs and finished 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Cole Fenner also homered and went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI, and Tommy Haas hit a solo home run while driving in two runs. Ryan Whitt reached base four times with two hits and two walks.

Santa Fe trimmed the deficit with two runs in the seventh, three in the eighth and one in the ninth, but Garden City answered with two runs in the seventh and one in the eighth. The Fuego managed five hits, with Mike Annone going 1-for-3 with three RBI and Alec Stubblefield hitting a two-run home run.

Chip White earned the win for Garden City after allowing two runs on two hits in seven innings. He walked one and struck out 12. Julian Devora took the loss for Santa Fe after surrendering nine runs on 10 hits in five innings, with five walks and five strikeouts.

Trinidad Triggers Edge Santa Fe Fuego 4-3

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May 29 2018 The Trinidad Triggers held off the Santa Fe Fuego 4-3, scoring in three consecutive innings before preserving the one-run victory. Trinidad collected nine hits and played error-free baseball, while Santa Fe finished with four hits and one error.

Trinidad took a 1-0 lead in the third inning, added two runs in the fourth and scored again in the fifth to build a 4-0 advantage. Santa Fe answered with three runs in the sixth, powered by C. Kwitzer’s three-run home run, but could not complete the comeback. Kwitzer drove in all three Fuego runs. For Trinidad, Joba Ferrell went 2-for-3 with a double and scored twice, while Jabari Brown and Rickey Ramirez each contributed an RBI. Abel Arocho also had two hits.

Taylor Bridges earned the win after allowing four hits and three earned runs in six innings, striking out six and walking one. David Gates recorded the save with a scoreless seventh inning. Santa Fe starter Kyle Lazcano took the loss despite striking out eight, allowing nine hits and four earned runs in six innings.

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Santa Fe Fuego10 Trinidad Triggers

Santa Fe Fuego10 Trinidad Triggers 4

This game was played on 5/29/2018 at Trinidad Central Park

Trinidad Triggers Roll Past Santa Fe Fuego 20-7

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May 28 2018 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 20-7 behind a 17-hit offensive attack. Trinidad scored in each of the first five innings, building a 20-1 lead after five frames before Santa Fe answered with six runs in the sixth. The Fuego finished with 13 hits and one error while the Triggers played error-free baseball.

Rickey Ramirez led Trinidad with three hits, three runs and four RBI. Joba Ferrell added two hits, two runs and four RBI, including a home run, while Matt Stuart also drove in four runs and went 2-for-4. Jabari Brown collected three hits, scored twice and drove in two runs, and Bronson Butcher had three hits and three runs.

Santa Fe’s Zach Hoffman went 2-for-5 with two RBI, while Danny Beaver had two hits and scored once. Dan Pellinen also drove in two runs, and the Fuego received two-hit efforts from C. Kwitzer, Mike Annone and A. Stubblefield.

Matt Stuart earned the win after allowing six runs on 11 hits in four innings with three walks and one strikeout. Justin Busekrus provided three scoreless innings of relief, surrendering one hit and striking out three. Santa Fe starter Jeremy Erisman took the loss after giving up 11 runs on 11 hits in four innings with five walks and five strikeouts.

Santa Fe Fuego Rout Alpine Cowboys 29-7

May 27 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego over

May 27 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego overwhelmed the Alpine Cowboys 29-7 behind a 29-hit attack at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe scored in seven innings, including six runs in the first, five in the fourth, four in the fifth, three in the seventh and seven in the eighth. Alpine scored four times in the fourth and added three runs in the ninth. AJ Flores went 7-for-7 with four runs and seven RBIs for Santa Fe. C. Kwitzer added six hits, four runs, six RBIs and two home runs, while A. Stubblefield scored five runs and hit two homers with four RBIs. Robert Garza and Chance Randall also homered for the Fuego. Alpine’s Jonathan Bigley hit a home run and finished with two hits and two RBIs. Ismael Pena earned the win after allowing three hits and four runs over six innings, striking out six and walking five. AJ Flores followed with three innings, allowing three runs on three hits while recording three strikeouts, and was credited with the save. Alpine starter Matt Terrones took the loss after surrendering 12 hits and 12 runs, nine earned, in 3 1/3 innings. Santa Fe committed no errors, while Alpine was charged with five.

Alpine Cowboys Rally Past Santa Fe Fuego 14-10

May 26 2018 The Alpine Cowboys defe

May 26 2018 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 14-10 in a high-scoring game at Fort Marcy Park. Alpine collected 12 hits and scored in six innings, overcoming Santa Fe’s early 2-0 lead and a five-run sixth inning by the Fuego.

Alpine took control with four runs in the fourth and four more in the fifth before adding three in the sixth. Tommy Ziegen went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run and five RBI, while Seth Douglas hit a home run and drove in two. Sean Persky had two hits and three RBI, and Lance Myers and Gabriel Ojeda each added two hits. Santa Fe’s A. Stubblefield went 3-for-4 with two home runs and seven RBI, while Mike Annone and Zach Hoffman also homered for the Fuego.

Luke Wiechec earned the win for Alpine after allowing six hits and five runs, four earned, in five innings with three strikeouts and four walks. Mike DEletto followed with 2 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out one. Yale Hughes took the loss for Santa Fe, surrendering nine hits and 11 runs, 10 earned, in five innings. TJ Zarewicz, Kelly C. and D. Sunnafrank combined for three scoreless innings of relief.

Alpine Cowboys Outlast Santa Fe Fuego 10-8

May 25 2018 The Alpine Cowboys defe

May 25 2018 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 10-8 after scoring in five innings and finishing with 13 hits. Santa Fe collected 10 hits but committed no errors while Alpine made two defensive errors.

Alpine took a 3-0 lead through four innings before Santa Fe answered with four runs in the bottom of the fourth. The Cowboys scored twice in the fifth to move ahead 5-4, then added three runs in the sixth and two more in the seventh to build a 10-5 advantage. The Fuego scored three times in the eighth but were held scoreless in the ninth.

Ellington Hopkins led Alpine with three hits and five RBI, including a home run and a double. M. Traylor also went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Seth Douglas added two hits and an RBI, while Sean Persky contributed a hit, an RBI and two stolen bases.

Cam Carney earned the win after allowing eight hits and five runs, four earned, in six innings with three strikeouts and no walks. Seth Douglas recorded the save with a perfect ninth inning and three strikeouts. Julian Devora took the loss for Santa Fe after giving up nine hits and eight runs in 5.1 innings.

Santa Fe Fuego Beat Alpine Cowboys 5-2

May 24 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defe

May 24 2018 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Alpine Cowboys 5-2 after scoring in the first third and fifth innings. Santa Fe collected 11 hits and built an early 3-0 lead in the first before Alpine answered with two runs in the second. The Fuego added one run in the third and another in the fifth to secure the victory.

Robert Garza led Santa Fe with four hits in four at-bats and drove in a run. A. Stubblefield went 2-for-3 with a home run two RBIs and a sacrifice fly, while C. Kwitzer added two hits including a double. Ambrose Romero also had an RBI for the Fuego. Alpines Ellington Hopkins and Lance Myers each recorded two hits, with Hopkins driving in one run and Paul Ludden adding the other Alpine RBI.

Kyle Lazcano earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing two runs one earned on nine hits over eight innings. He walked three and struck out nine. Dillion Sunnafrank worked a scoreless ninth with one strikeout to record the save. Alpine starter Ely Gallego took the loss after surrendering five runs three earned on nine hits in six innings, while Mike DEletto threw two scoreless relief innings.

Santa Fe Fuego 20 White Sands Pupfish 12

The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Whi

The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the White Sands Pupfish 20-12 in a Spring Training game in Alamogordo. It was Santa Fe"s final Spring Training Game it was White Sands first game.

Roswell Invaders 12 Santa Fe Fuego 7

The Spring Training Season for the

The Spring Training Season for the Santa Fe Fuego and Roswell Invaders has begun. The Invaders defeated the Fuego 12-7 behind a 3-4 night from Brian Portelli which included a homer. Gavin Lavallee went 3-5 with two homers.

Roswell Invaders 12 Santa Fe Fuego 7

The Spring Training Season for the

The Spring Training Season for the Santa Fe Fuego and Roswell Invaders has begun. The Invaders defeated the Fuego 12-7 behind a 3-4 night from Brian Portelli which included a homer. Gavin Lavallee went 3-5 with two homers.
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Lets go Fuego (See the history of the Santa Fe Fuego)

From Bill Moore to TJ Zarewicz-

From Bill Moore to TJ Zarewicz- See the History of the Santa Fe Fuego

Former Santa Fe Fuego Shortstop Craig Massey signs with Somerset Patriots

Craig Massey signs with the Somerse

Craig Massey signs with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League. Massey was the every day shortstop for the 2014 Pecos League Champion Santa Fe Fuego Team.

Massey was undrafted out of Faulkner University in Montgomery (AL). He started his pro career with the Santa Fe Fuego where he shined.

In the Frontier League Massey has played in three consecutive All-Star Games as a member of the Schaumburg Boomers and Southern Illinois Miners.

He also spent time in training camp with the Windy City Thunderbolts and played for a week in the Can-Am League after the Fuego Season in 2014.

2018 Santa Fe Fuego Turquoise Game Jerseys

The Santa Fe Fuego will continue to

The Santa Fe Fuego will continue to wear Turquoise Game Jerseys in the 2018 season. The Fuego released the jersey in the first 2016 season. The Fuego will also wear black two button jerseys in the 2018 season. The Jerseys are for sale in sizes M-XXL (Online at Santa Fe Fuego Store)

If Mike Trout Played His Entire Career in the Pecos League-- An OOTP Experiment

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PUBLISHED BY CAM CAIN

Cam Cain is a sophomore at the University of Michigan planning on majoring in Statistics. He is the Vice President/Director of Content of M-SABR, and he has written articles using OOTP simulations, as well as other analytical articles. Cam is from Salem, New Hampshire, and his favorite team is the Cincinnati Reds.

The Santa Fe Fuego are proud to release their 2018 Game Jerseys

The Santa Fe Fuego are proud to rel

The Santa Fe Fuego are proud to release their 2018 Game Jerseys.

The Jerseys are made by Alleson and Morse Enterprises and are Black with white piping. They are tackle twill with Orange Fuego Fire used for numbers and Letters. The Jerseys are tackle twill with Fuego Corbel Font The Jerseys feature 2014 Santa Fe Fuego Championship Patch and New Mexico State Flag. They are available for sale at this link: http://www.santafefuego.com/santafe.asp?page=14&store_id=1522&country=&team_price=

The Santa Fe Fuego have released their 2018 Schedule.

The Santa Fe Fuego have released th

The Santa Fe Fuego have released their 2018 Schedule. 2018 will mark the 7th year of baseball in Fort Marcy Park for the Fuego. The Schedule is viewable online at http://www.santafefue go.com/santafe.asp? page=11&team=13&year=2018

The Fuego will reprot to Roswell for a spring training game on May 17th against the Invaders before heading to Santa Fe.

The Fuego will play in the realigned Pecos League Mountain Division with the Garden City Wind, Trinidad Triggers and Alpine Cowboys.

The Invaders will again play in the Pecos League realigned Southern Division with the Tucson Saguaros, White Sands Pupfish and Ruidoso Osos. The Fuego will play every team in the Mountain Division and the Southern Division at least one series.

• The Fuego will play 37 Regular Season Home Games
• The Fuego will play 27 Regular Season Away Games
  
  In the Mountain Division
  • The Fuego will host the Alpine Cowboys 11 times
  • The Fuego will play the Trinidad Triggers 13 times 10 in Colorado and 3 in Santa Fe
  • The Fuego will play the Garden City Wind 17 times 13 in Santa Fe and 4 in Kansas.
  In the Southern Division
  • The Fuego will host the White Sands Pupfish for 4 games
  • The Fuego will play the Roswell Invaders 5 times 2 at home and 3 in Roswell
  • The Fuego will play the Tucson Saguaros 10 times 6 in Winslow and 4 in Tucson
  • The Fuego will play the Ruidoso Osos 4 games in Santa Fe
  Season Tickets are available online at http://www.SantaFeFuego.com
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TJ Zarewicz to Manage Santa Fe Fuego for 2018 Season

TJ Zarewicz to Manage Santa Fe Fueg

TJ Zarewicz to Manage Santa Fe Fuego for 2018 Season. TJ returns to Santa Fe for 2018, he managed the Fuego in 2017. At the end of the 2017 season he managed the American Association Salina Stockade after JD Droddy retired. The Fuego will go back to their original look of Red, Orange and Black for the 2018 season. The Fuego open the season at home against the Roswell Invaders on May 26