2016 White Sands Pupfish News

Santa Fe Fuego Rally Past White Sands Pupfish

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June 25 2016 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the White Sands Pupfish 3-2 at Fort Marcy Park. White Sands opened the scoring in the first inning and added another run in the sixth, but Santa Fe answered with three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead. The Fuego held on in the final three innings for the victory.

Eric Maria led Santa Fe with two hits, one run and one RBI, while Chris Tavares drove in two runs. Joey LaCugna and Bradley Thomas also contributed hits for the Fuego. Santa Fe totaled seven hits, including home runs by Maria and Tavares. White Sands collected eight hits, with Victor Gomez going 2-for-4 with a home run, one run and one RBI. Eric Kalbfliesh added two hits and one RBI for the Pupfish.

Eric Gleese earned the win after allowing two runs on eight hits in eight innings with two walks and six strikeouts. Mike Cowan recorded the save with a hitless ninth inning and two strikeouts. White Sands starter Zach Skelton took the loss after working six innings and allowing three runs on four hits with two walks and five strikeouts, while Rob Rizzitelli tossed two scoreless innings in relief.

Fuego Power Past Pupfish 13-6

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June 24 2016 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the White Sands Pupfish 13-6 at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe scored six runs in the first inning and added two in the second to build an early lead, then extended the advantage with single runs in the third and fourth and three more in the sixth. The Fuego finished with 13 hits and one error while White Sands collected nine hits and also committed one error.

Leandro Martini and Eric Maria each drove in four runs for Santa Fe. Martini went 2-for-4 with two home runs and two runs scored, while Maria went 3-for-4 with a double a home run and two runs scored. Matt Haskins added three hits and four runs, and Chris Tavares had a double and an RBI. White Sands received three RBIs apiece from J. Borowski and V. Gomez, with Borowski hitting a home run and Gomez hitting two.

Zack Carter earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing eight hits and six earned runs in six innings while striking out seven and walking one. T. Zarewicz Ryo Ose and M. Cowan combined to work three scoreless innings in relief. White Sands starter Frank Fantino took the loss after surrendering 11 hits and 10 runs nine earned in 3.2 innings.

Pupfish Beat Fuego 5-1

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June 23 2016 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 5-1. White Sands scored four runs in the first inning and added another in the third, while Santa Fe’s lone run came in the second inning. The Pupfish finished with 10 hits and committed two errors; the Fuego had five hits and four errors.

J. Borowski powered the White Sands offense with two home runs, two hits and three RBI in three at-bats. Eric Kalbfliesh added three hits and one RBI, while Aaron Olivas and Dubal Baez each scored once and collected one hit. Santa Fe was led by Joey LaCugna, who went 2-for-3 with a run, and D. Muller, who drove in the Fuego’s only run.

Anthony Pastrana earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing five hits and one unearned run in nine innings. He walked four and struck out eight on 127 pitches, including 75 strikes. Ryan Harper took the loss for Santa Fe after allowing nine hits and five runs, three earned, in seven innings; he struck out six and walked four. Ryo Ose and Harold Rosario each worked one scoreless inning in relief.

Alpine Cowboys Rally Past White Sands Pupfish in 11 Innings

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June 22 2016 The Alpine Cowboys rallied from an early deficit to defeat the White Sands Pupfish 13-12 in 11 innings at Kokernot Field. Alpine trailed 12-1 after three innings but tied the game with a run in the ninth before scoring the winning run in the 11th. The Cowboys finished with 17 hits and one error while White Sands had 15 hits and five errors.

White Sands erupted for five runs in the first inning, four in the second and three in the third. Aaron Olivas led the Pupfish with a 5-for-6 performance that included three runs and a home run. Victor Gomez drove in five runs and also homered, while Eric Kalbfliesh and J. Borowski each contributed two RBI.

Alpine began its comeback with five runs in the fifth inning and added one run in the sixth, two in the seventh, two in the eighth and one in the ninth. Reagan Rutledge went 3-for-7 with three RBI, Eric Ferguson collected three hits and P. Llewellyn went 3-for-3 with two RBI. Jon Denney added two hits, including a home run, and one RBI.

Chris Rogers earned the win for Alpine after throwing two scoreless innings without allowing a hit. Evan Bickett and Adam Ogburn also provided scoreless relief, while Rob Rizzitelli took the loss for White Sands after allowing two runs on three hits in 2.1 innings with three walks and two strikeouts.

Alpine Cowboys Rally Past White Sands 6-5

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June 21 2016 The Alpine Cowboys rallied for five runs in the seventh inning to defeat the White Sands Pupfish 6-5 at Kokernot Field. White Sands led 1-0 after the first inning and extended its advantage with four runs in the sixth, but Alpine answered in the bottom of the sixth with one run before taking the lead in the seventh.

Alpine collected 13 hits, led by Eric Ferguson’s 4-for-5 performance. P. Llewellyn went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI, while Y. Okazaki added two hits and an RBI. Seth McLemore, Matt Henriksen and Ariel Adut each drove in a run. White Sands finished with 12 hits, including four from Dubal Baez, while Eric Kalbfliesh went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and T.J. Wharton added two hits and an RBI.

Adam Ogburn earned the win for Alpine after allowing three hits in 1.2 scoreless innings. David Gates worked a scoreless inning, and Chris Rogers completed the ninth for the save. Jake Heissler struck out seven while allowing five runs on nine hits in 5.1 innings for Alpine. White Sands starter Taylor Elman worked 6.1 innings, allowing four runs, three earned, on nine hits with four walks and one strikeout, while Frank Fantino took the loss after surrendering two runs in two-thirds of an inning.

Pupfish Ride Six Run First to Beat Cowboys 9-2

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June 21 2016 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Alpine Cowboys 9-2 in a seven-inning game at Kokernot Field. White Sands struck for six runs in the first inning, added another in the second and carried a 7-1 lead into the fifth. The Pupfish scored once in the fifth and once in the seventh, while Alpine added its second run in the seventh.

White Sands collected 15 hits, led by V. Gomez, who went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three runs and three RBI. J. Borowski added two hits and three RBI, while D. Baez, T. Wharton, E. Kalbfliesh and M. Clifford each had two hits. Wharton and Z. Johnson also drove in runs for the Pupfish.

Cameron Powers earned the win for White Sands with a complete seven-inning performance, allowing six hits and two runs while walking two and striking out five. Alpine starter Michael Fitzwater took the loss after surrendering seven runs on nine hits in 1.2 innings. Korie Vire followed with 5.1 innings, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out four.

Alpine Cowboys Rally Past White Sands 9-3

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June 20 2016 The Alpine Cowboys overcame an early deficit with a 9-3 victory over the White Sands Pupfish. White Sands scored twice in the first inning and added another run in the sixth, but Alpine finished with 11 hits and scored in four of its final six offensive innings.

Alpine tied the game with two runs in the fourth before breaking through with five runs in the sixth. The Cowboys added single runs in the seventh and eighth innings to pull away. Ariel Adut went 3-for-5 with a triple and two RBI, while D. Aldrich collected three hits and two RBI. Jon Denney added two hits, including a home run, and two RBI, and Tim Henry drove in another run.

Pat Lemmo earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing six hits and three runs, two earned, while walking one and striking out seven. Zach Skelton took the loss for White Sands after allowing eight hits and seven runs, five earned, in 5.2 innings with three walks and six strikeouts. Rob Rizzitelli worked the final 2.1 innings for the Pupfish.

Roswell Invaders Rally Past White Sands Pupfish 9-5

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June 7 2016 The Roswell Invaders defeated the White Sands Pupfish 9-5 at Joe Bauman Park. Roswell totaled 12 hits and committed no errors, while White Sands finished with nine hits and one error.

Roswell built an early lead with one run in the first inning and three more in the second. After adding a run in the sixth, the Invaders scored four times in the eighth to take control. White Sands scored once in the second before its four-run eighth brought the Pupfish within reach.

Roche Woodard went 2-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBI for Roswell, including a home run and two stolen bases. Rene Moreda added a home run, two RBI and a walk, while Cody Bishop went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI. Cody Coffman collected two hits and two RBI, and James Miller had two hits and an RBI.

Lars Liguori started for Roswell and allowed four runs, seven hits and one walk over seven innings while striking out 10. Lance Fairchild earned the win after working one inning, and Ethan Rosebeck closed with a scoreless ninth. White Sands starter Anthony Pastrana struck out five and allowed five runs, four earned, on eight hits in six innings. Aaron Olivas led the Pupfish offense by going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, while TJ Wharton added a homer and two RBI.

White Sands Holds Off Tucson in 13-12 Win

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June 19 2016 The White Sands Pupfish held off the Tucson Saguaros 13-12 in a high-scoring game. White Sands collected 16 hits and Tucson finished with 13, while both teams scored in the ninth inning.

White Sands took an early 1-0 lead before Tucson surged ahead with five runs in the second. The Pupfish answered with three runs in the third and six more in the fifth, then added another run in the sixth to build an 11-6 advantage. Tucson scored once in the eighth and five times in the ninth, but White Sands added two runs in the bottom half to secure the victory.

Eric Kalbfliesh led White Sands with three hits, including a home run, and five RBI. Dubal Baez added three hits and scored four runs while stealing two bases. J. Borowski homered and drove in three runs, and Kenny Chavez also hit a home run while contributing two RBI. White Sands hit four home runs overall.

For Tucson, Davon Poole went 4-for-4 with a triple, a home run and six RBI. Jesse Baker added a pinch-hit home run and three RBI. Zac Johnson earned the win after allowing six hits and five earned runs in 5.2 innings with three strikeouts, and Chris Stout recorded the save. Tucson starter Danny Diaz took the loss after surrendering 10 hits and 10 earned runs in 4.1 innings.

Tucson Saguaros Defeat White Sands Pupfish 11-4

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June 18 2016 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the White Sands Pupfish 11-4 at Kino Veterans, using an early five-run advantage and a strong offensive finish. Tucson scored three runs in the first inning and two more in the second to take a 5-0 lead. White Sands answered with two runs in the third, but Tucson maintained control throughout the game.

Jesse Baker led Tucson with two hits and three RBI, while Tanner Giesel added two hits and one RBI. Robert Retz scored three runs and hit a triple, and Michael Morris scored twice and drew two walks. Tucson finished with 11 hits, including Baker’s double and Retz’s triple, and added two runs in the sixth, two in the seventh and three in the eighth.

White Sands received two hits and two RBI from TJ Wharton, while Zac Johnson also collected two hits. Kenny Chavez had one hit and one RBI. The Pupfish scored once in the sixth and once in the seventh but were held scoreless in the final two innings.

Steven Borkowski earned the win for Tucson after allowing four hits and three runs over six innings, with four walks and nine strikeouts. Roby Romero, David Robles and Daniel Hurtado combined to cover the final three innings, allowing two hits and one unearned run while striking out four. Anthony Pastrana took the loss for White Sands after five innings, allowing six hits and five runs with six walks and seven strikeouts.

Tucson Saguaros Defeat White Sands Pupfish 8-2

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June 17 2016 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the White Sands Pupfish 8-2 at Kino Veterans, using a fast start and a late offensive push to secure the win. Tucson finished with nine hits and one error, while White Sands had five hits and committed three errors.

Tucson scored twice in the first inning and added single runs in the second and third to take a 4-2 lead. After a scoreless middle stretch, the Saguaros added one run in the seventh and three more in the eighth to pull away. White Sands scored once in both the second and third innings but was held scoreless over the final six frames.

Randy Keen earned the win for Tucson after allowing five hits and two runs over seven innings. He struck out four and walked two. Aaron Smith completed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits while issuing one walk, to earn the save. Dylan Thompson took the loss for White Sands despite striking out five in six innings; he allowed four runs, three earned, on six hits and three walks.

Randy Retz led Tucson"s offense by going 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs scored and three RBI. Burnell Dailey added a hit, a run and an RBI, while Jesse Baker drove in a run. Michael Morris collected two hits and scored once. White Sands received RBI from Dubal Baez and Mark Davis, with Eric Kalbfliesh adding the team"s only extra-base hit, a double.

Tucson Saguaros Roll Past White Sands Pupfish 18-5

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June 15 2016 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the White Sands Pupfish 18-5 after breaking the game open with an 11-run second inning. Tucson finished with 21 hits, while White Sands collected six. The Saguaros also scored once in the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and ninth innings and twice in the eighth.

R. Retz led Tucson with four hits and three runs, while Tanner Giesel and Davon Poole each added three hits. Michael Morris, Michael Rampone and Jesse Baker had two hits and two RBI apiece. Adam Urbania drove in three runs and hit a home run, and Burnell Dailey contributed two RBI. Tucson also recorded doubles from Retz, Baker, Giesel and Dailey.

Cameron Cox earned the win for Tucson after allowing five hits and four earned runs in six innings with four walks and four strikeouts. T. Herr worked three innings of relief, allowing one run on one hit while striking out seven. Cameron Powers took the loss for White Sands after surrendering 11 hits and 12 runs in four innings. The Pupfish scored four times in the sixth and once in the ninth, but Tucson maintained control throughout the remainder of the game.

Saguaros Cruise Past Pupfish 16-1

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June 16 2016 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the White Sands Pupfish 16-1 after scoring in four innings and collecting 22 hits. Tucson took a 2-0 lead in the second inning, added six runs in the third and three in the fourth, then put the game out of reach with a five-run sixth. White Sands scored its only run in the eighth inning and finished with eight hits and three errors.

Tanner Giesel led Tucson with three hits, three runs and three RBI, while Danny Droll also collected three hits and drove in three runs. Burnell Dailey added two hits and four RBI, and Michael Morris and Michael Rampone each had three hits. Tucson recorded six doubles, including two by Giesel, and finished with 13 total RBI.

Brian Luebcke earned the win for Tucson, allowing six hits and one unearned run in six innings while striking out five and walking one. Aaron Smith, David Robles and Daniel Hurtado completed the game, with Robles allowing White Sands" only run. Taylor Elman took the loss for the Pupfish after allowing 16 hits and 11 runs in 3.2 innings, eight of them earned.

Saguaros Pull Away to Defeat Pupfish 9-5

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June 14 2016 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the White Sands Pupfish 9-5 after building an early lead and finishing with 13 hits. Tucson scored three runs in the first inning, one in the second and two in the third to take a 6-0 advantage. The Saguaros added two runs in the seventh and one in the ninth to secure the win.

Jesse Baker went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI for Tucson. Burnell Dailey went 2-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, while Thomas McKenna scored twice and finished 2-for-4. Adam Urbania also collected two hits. Cameron Cox and Roby Retz each added an RBI, and Davon Poole drove in one run.

Danny Diaz earned the win for Tucson after allowing two runs on four hits in six innings. He walked three and struck out seven. Roby Romero worked a scoreless inning with three strikeouts, while Michael Rampone and Aaron Smith each pitched one inning.

White Sands scored twice in the fifth and twice in the eighth before adding one run in the ninth. TJ Wharton led the Pupfish with a 4-for-5 performance and two RBIs, while Eric Kalbfliesh went 2-for-5 with an RBI. Rob Rizzitelli took the loss after giving up six runs on nine hits in six innings.

Tucson Saguaros Roll Past White Sands Pupfish 14-8

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June 13 2016 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the White Sands Pupfish 14-8 after collecting 19 hits at Griggs Park. Tucson scored three runs in each of the first two innings to take an early 6-1 lead then added three runs in the fourth two in the fifth and three in the seventh. White Sands finished with 12 hits and scored its final five runs in the eighth and ninth innings.

Adam Urbania led Tucson by going 5-for-6 with four RBI and four runs scored. R. Retz added four hits and four RBI while Jesse Baker went 4-for-6 with three RBI. Michael Rampone scored three runs and drove in two. Tucson also received two hits and two walks from Michael Morris. For White Sands J. Borowski hit a home run and scored three runs while Macyn Clifford drove in three runs and TJ Wharton added two RBI.

Steven Borkowski earned the win for Tucson after allowing five hits and three earned runs in five innings. He walked two and struck out six. Pepe Gomez followed with three innings and allowed two runs on three hits while striking out four.

Nick Bozman took the loss for White Sands after surrendering nine runs on 10 hits in four innings although six of the runs were earned. He walked four and struck out five. Hassan Evans allowed two runs in one inning and Shawn Kahre gave up three runs while recording one out as Tucson extended its advantage.

Roswell Invaders Roll Past White Sands Pupfish 16-4

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June 12 2016 The Roswell Invaders defeated the White Sands Pupfish 16-4 after scoring in five innings and collecting 16 hits. Roswell broke open the game with six runs in the second inning, added single runs in the third and fourth, and extended the lead with two runs in the fifth, four in the seventh and two in the eighth. White Sands scored once in the second and three times in the sixth while finishing with 10 hits.

Cody Bishop led Roswell with two hits, two runs and six RBIs. J. Miller added two hits and three RBIs, while Jim Smith drove in three runs. Christian Johnson had three hits and scored twice, and Bobby Webb finished with two hits and two runs. The Invaders also received home runs from Bishop, Miller, Cody Coffman, Webb and Smith. Mark Davis hit White Sands’ lone home run and finished with two hits and one RBI.

Lars Liguori earned the win for Roswell after allowing 10 hits and four runs, three earned, in seven innings. He walked three and struck out two. Ethan Rosebeck completed the victory with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits while striking out two. Anthony Pastrana took the loss for White Sands after surrendering seven hits and eight runs, seven earned, in four innings, with five walks and six strikeouts.

White Sands Pupfish Outslug Roswell Invaders 15-10

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June 11 2016 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Roswell Invaders 15-10 in a high-scoring game at Joe Bauman Park. White Sands collected 19 hits and scored in six innings, while Roswell finished with 14 hits and 10 runs.

White Sands built a 7-6 lead through five innings before breaking the game open with five runs in the sixth. The Pupfish added two runs in the seventh and one in the ninth to maintain control. Roswell scored five times in the fifth, but could not overcome White Sands’ sustained offensive pressure.

V. Gomez led the Pupfish with four hits in seven at-bats, including a home run, while scoring twice and driving in two runs. Gareth Graves went 3-for-5 with four RBI, and Macyn Clifford added three RBI. Dubal Baez, TJ Wharton and Zac Johnson each recorded two hits, with Wharton collecting four hits overall alongside Gomez as White Sands totaled 19 hits.

Rene Moreda paced Roswell with three hits, including a home run, and three RBI. Cody Bishop and J. Miller also had three hits, while Jim Smith drove in two runs. Dylan Thompson earned the win for White Sands after allowing eight hits and seven runs over seven innings, with seven strikeouts; only one of the runs was earned. Thomas Huddleston took the loss for Roswell after permitting nine hits and seven runs in five innings.

Roswell Invaders Outlast White Sands Pupfish 20-18

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June 10 2016 The Roswell Invaders defeated the White Sands Pupfish 20-18 in a 10-inning offensive battle at Griggs Park. Roswell collected 19 hits and played errorless baseball while White Sands recorded 20 hits and committed two errors.

Roswell scored in each of the first six innings except the second, including a five-run fourth and a four-run sixth to take a 17-11 lead. White Sands answered with six runs in the seventh to tie the game, and both teams scored once in the ninth before Roswell pushed across two runs in the 10th for the decisive margin.

Roche Woodard led Roswell with three hits, four runs, five RBI and two home runs. Bobby Webb added three hits, two runs and four RBI, while Christian Johnson went 4-for-6 with four runs and two RBI. Cody Coffman contributed two hits and three RBI, and Rene Moreda had two hits and two RBI.

Zac Johnson paced White Sands with three hits, three runs, six RBI and a home run. Mark Davis went 4-for-5 with three runs and three RBI, while Dubal Baez and Eric Kalbfliesh each had three hits. Lance Fairchild earned the win for Roswell after allowing two hits and one run over 2.2 innings. Chris Stout took the loss for White Sands, surrendering two runs on two hits in one inning.

Roswell Invaders Pull Away From White Sands 16-5

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June 9 2016 The Roswell Invaders scored seven runs in the eighth inning and defeated the White Sands Pupfish 16-5. Roswell collected 14 hits and built its lead with three runs in the third, four in the fourth, one in the sixth and seven in the eighth. White Sands scored once in the first, three times in the second and once in the ninth while finishing with eight hits.

Cody Bishop led Roswell with two hits, including a home run, three runs and four RBI. Cody Coffman went 4-for-5 with three doubles and four RBI, while J. Miller scored four runs, collected two hits and drew three walks. Rene Moreda added two hits and two runs, and Bobby Webb had two hits and one RBI.

White Sands received three hits and two RBI from Dubal Baez, who also hit a triple. J. Borowski went 2-for-4 with a home run, one run and one RBI, while Aaron Olivas and TJ Wharton each drove in a run. Roswell starter Blake Oliver earned the win after allowing seven hits and four earned runs with four strikeouts in six innings. White Sands starter Rob Rizzitelli took the loss after surrendering eight runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings.

White Sands Pupfish Hold Off Roswell Invaders 8-6

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June 8 2016 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Roswell Invaders 8-6 at Griggs Park. White Sands scored three runs in the third inning, added one in the fourth, two in the fifth and two in the eighth to build an 8-1 lead before Roswell scored five times in the ninth. The Pupfish finished with 14 hits while the Invaders had five.

Kenny Chavez led White Sands with two hits in three at-bats, including a home run, two runs scored and two RBI. Macyn Clifford went 2-for-4 with a double, one run and one RBI, while TJ Wharton and Aaron Olivas each added two hits and one RBI. Dubal Baez, Eric Kalbfliesh and Chavez also drove in runs. For Roswell, Roche Woodard went 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored, and Rene Moreda delivered a three-run home run as part of the ninth-inning rally.

Nick Bozman earned the win for White Sands after allowing one run on two hits in eight innings. He walked eight and struck out six. David Johnson took the loss for Roswell after giving up six runs on 10 hits in five innings with three strikeouts. Ryan Ward worked two scoreless innings for the Invaders before Steven Cazares allowed two runs in the eighth. White Sands pitchers surrendered five runs in the ninth but held on for the victory.

White Sands Pupfish Shut Out Roswell Invaders 9-0

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June 6 2016 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Roswell Invaders 9-0 at Griggs Park, scoring in four innings to secure the shutout. White Sands opened with four runs in the first inning, added another in the second, scored once in the fifth and broke the game open with three runs in the sixth. The Pupfish finished with 12 hits and committed no errors while Roswell collected five hits and made one error.

TJ Wharton led White Sands with two hits and three RBI, including a double. Zac Johnson went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI, while Mark Davis added two hits and an RBI. V. Gomez contributed one hit, one run and one RBI, and Gareth Graves drove in a run. White Sands also received RBI from Wharton, Johnson, Davis and Graves in the home batting totals.

Dylan Thompson earned the win after holding Roswell scoreless on four hits over seven innings. He walked three and struck out six in the 101-pitch outing. Chris Stout completed the shutout with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out three. Thomas Huddleston took the loss for Roswell after allowing seven hits and six runs over five innings, with two earned runs, three walks and one strikeout.

Alpine Cowboys Use Seven Run Fourth to Beat White Sands 12-7

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June 5 2016 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the White Sands Pupfish 12-7 after scoring seven runs in the fourth inning and adding insurance runs in the fifth through seventh. Alpine outhit White Sands 14-11 and overcame one error while the Pupfish committed four.

Ariel Adut led Alpine with three hits, three runs and two RBI, while Seth McLemore went 2-for-5 with four RBI and a home run. McLemore and Adut each hit a home run for the Cowboys. Clayton Truex added two hits and two runs, and Reagan Rutledge reached base three times with a hit and two walks.

White Sands scored once in each of the first two innings before Alpine broke open the game in the fourth. The Cowboys turned a 2-2 game into a 9-6 lead with their seven-run outburst, then extended the advantage to 11-7 in the sixth and 12-7 in the seventh. The Pupfish were led by Macyn Clifford, who had three hits and scored twice, while TJ Wharton drove in three runs.

Adam Ogburn earned the win for Alpine after allowing one run on three hits in two innings of relief. Evan Bickett followed with two scoreless innings and two strikeouts, and David Gates worked a scoreless ninth. Cameron Powers took the loss for White Sands after surrendering eight runs on eight hits in four innings.

Matt McNeile honored for his service to the city

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From Alamogordo Daily News:
Matt McNeile honored for his service to the city

Alpine Cowboys Rally Past White Sands Pupfish 7-5

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June 3 2016 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the White Sands Pupfish 7-5, overcoming a 13-hit effort by White Sands at Griggs Park. Alpine finished with eight hits and no errors, while the Pupfish committed two errors.

Alpine took control with a four-run fourth inning after scoring once in the second. The Cowboys added single runs in the fifth and sixth innings to build a 7-3 advantage. White Sands answered with a run in the sixth and another in the ninth, but Alpine held on for the victory.

Reagan Rutledge led Alpine’s offense with a double, two RBI and one run scored. P. Llewellyn and A. Miller each had two hits, while Nate Ferrell added an RBI. White Sands received two hits apiece from V. Gomez, Aaron Olivas, TJ Wharton, J. Borowski and Mark Davis. Wharton, Borowski and Davis each drove in a run.

AJ McElderry earned the win after allowing three runs on nine hits in 5.1 innings, with four walks and four strikeouts. Chris Rogers recorded the save despite allowing one run on two hits in the ninth. Nick Bozeman took the loss for White Sands, surrendering six runs on six hits in 4.1 innings with three walks and four strikeouts.

White Sands Pupfish Rally Past Alpine Cowboys 7-5

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June 4 2016 The White Sands Pupfish rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat the Alpine Cowboys 7-5. Both teams recorded 11 hits, but White Sands overcame six errors by Alpine while limiting its own mistakes to one. Alpine scored twice in the first inning and added single runs in the fourth fifth and sixth to take a 5-2 lead. White Sands began its comeback with one run in the second and another in the third before scoring three times in the seventh to tie the game. The Pupfish then added two runs in the eighth for the decisive margin. J. Borowski led White Sands with a 4-for-5 performance that included two runs and three RBIs. T.J. Wharton went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI while V. Gomez collected four hits in four at-bats. Alpine received two hits and one RBI from Eric Ferguson while Ariel Adut went 2-for-3 with two runs. P. Llewellyn added two hits and one RBI and Seth McLemore drove in two runs. The Cowboys also had two doubles from Ferguson and triples from Reagan Rutledge and the Alpine offense stole four bases. Tyler Stirewalt earned the win for White Sands with three scoreless innings of relief. He allowed three hits and struck out six without issuing a walk. Rob Rizzitelli worked six innings for the Pupfish allowing eight hits and five runs four earned while striking out nine. Alpine starter Kevin Klaess allowed nine hits and five runs three earned in 6 1/3 innings before White Sands took the lead against the Cowboys bullpen.

Billy Waltrip has been traded to the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association.

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Billy Waltrip has been traded to the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association. Billy was the Pecos League"s leading pitcher and will head to South Dakota.

White Sands Pupfish Beat Alpine Cowboys 4-1

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June 2 2016 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Alpine Cowboys 4-1 at Griggs Park. White Sands scored twice in the first inning, added another run in the third and finished its scoring with a run in the sixth. Alpine’s lone run came in the sixth. Both teams collected seven hits, while Alpine committed three errors and White Sands made one.

TJ Wharton led the Pupfish offense with three hits in four at-bats and one RBI. Mark Davis scored twice, had one hit and drove in a run, while Eric Kalbfliesh and Gareth Graves also contributed RBI. White Sands’ other hit came from V. Gomez, who doubled. Alpine received two hits each from Ariel Adut and Seth McLemore, with Eric Ferguson adding a hit and scoring the team’s only run. No home runs were recorded.

Anthony Pastrana earned the win after holding Alpine scoreless on four hits over five innings, striking out seven and walking four. A. Garcia allowed one unearned run in two innings, and Cameron Powers worked the final two innings for the save. Jake Heissler took the loss for Alpine after allowing four runs, two earned, on six hits in six innings, with four strikeouts and no walks.

Tucson Saguaros Beat White Sands Pupfish 10-6

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June 1 2016 The Tucson Saguaros scored six runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the White Sands Pupfish 10-6. Tucson added a run in the second and three more in the seventh to finish with 10 runs on eight hits. White Sands collected 14 hits but left 12 runners on base and could not overcome the early deficit.

Burnell Dailey led Tucson with two hits, two runs and three RBI, including a triple. Jesse Baker went 2-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, while Adam Urbania scored twice and drove in a run. Thomas McKenna and Tommy Lyons also added RBI for the Saguaros.

White Sands received a four-hit, two-RBI performance from Eric Kalbfliesh and three hits and an RBI from V. Gomez. Macyn Clifford added two hits and an RBI. Tucson starter Brian Luebcke earned the win after allowing 10 hits and five runs, two earned, in six innings with one walk and no strikeouts. Roby Romero worked two scoreless innings with three strikeouts, and Daniel Hurtado recorded the save with a scoreless ninth. Dylan Thompson took the loss for White Sands after allowing 10 runs, five earned, on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Waltrip Fans 16 as Pupfish Defeat Saguaros 5-1

May 31 2016 Billy Waltrip threw a c

May 31 2016 Billy Waltrip threw a complete-game six-hitter and struck out 16 as the White Sands Pupfish defeated the Tucson Saguaros 5-1. Waltrip allowed one earned run, walked five and surrendered six hits in nine innings to earn the win. Cameron Cox took the loss for Tucson after allowing three runs, one earned, on four hits over five innings.

White Sands took control with three runs in the first inning and added two more in the eighth. Eric Kalbfliesh drove in two runs, while Zac Johnson went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Macyn Clifford also recorded an RBI for the Pupfish, who finished with seven hits and five walks.

Tucson scored its only run in the seventh inning and collected six hits. R. Rivera had the Saguaros’ lone RBI, while Burnell Dailey scored the run and added a hit and a walk. Thomas McKenna also had a hit and stole a base for Tucson.

Tucson Saguaros Rally Past White Sands 18-5

May 30 2016 The Tucson Saguaros def

May 30 2016 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the White Sands Pupfish 18-5 after collecting 17 hits and scoring eight runs in both the fifth and eighth innings. White Sands took an early 3-1 lead in the first and added a run in the third, but Tucson answered with a decisive offensive surge in the middle innings and added a run in the sixth. The Pupfish scored once in the ninth. Davon Poole led Tucson with four hits in six at-bats, three runs, three RBI and a home run. Adam Urbania added three hits, three runs and four RBI with a homer, while Jesse Baker went 4-for-6 with three runs, four RBI and a home run. Michael Morris drove in two runs, and Thomas McKenna contributed two hits, two runs and a stolen base. Tucson hit three home runs overall and also recorded doubles from Morris and Baker. Carlos Diaz earned the win for Tucson, allowing six hits and four earned runs in seven innings while walking four and striking out six. Aaron Smith worked a scoreless eighth with one strikeout before D. Contreras completed the game. White Sands starter Rob Rizzitelli took the loss after allowing eight runs in 4.1 innings, including six earned, with six walks and four strikeouts. TJ Wharton hit White Sands’ only home run and finished with one hit, two runs and two RBI.

Salina Stockade Rally Past White Sands Pupfish 7-4

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May 29 2016 The Salina Stockade scored five times in the seventh inning to pull away for a 7-4 victory over the White Sands Pupfish. Salina finished with eight hits and overcame an early 4-1 deficit after White Sands scored three runs in the third inning. The Stockade also scored once in the first and fifth innings before taking control in the seventh.

Morgan Blatnik, Nick Williams and Mike Rachun each collected two hits for Salina. Blatnik drove in a run, while Ray Hernandez and Steven Longo also contributed one RBI apiece. Rachun doubled twice, and Blatnik added a triple. White Sands received two hits and two RBIs from TJ Wharton, while Eric Kalbfliesh had a double and an RBI.

Skylar Janisse earned the win with a complete-game performance for Salina, allowing 10 hits and four earned runs while walking three and striking out eight in nine innings. White Sands starter N. Bozman worked six innings and surrendered four hits and two runs, with six strikeouts and two walks. Shawn Kahre took the loss after allowing three hits and five runs in one inning, while Chris Stout threw two scoreless innings in relief.

The White Sands Pupfish outlast the Salina Stockade in high-scoring affair 10-9

Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair Saturday as the White Sands Pupfish (5-6) outscored the Salina Stockade (3-7) 10-9.

The two teams combined for 26 hits in the game.

TJ Wharton got a hit in each of his four at bats. He singled in the fourth and fifth innings, doubled in the seventh inning, and tripled in the eighth inning.

Nathan Williams reached base three times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the fifth and eighth innings.

Dametrus Ingram got the win, running his season record to 1-2. He allowed one run over two innings. He struck out three, walked none and surrendered four hits.

Gilbert Barrera was charged with his second loss of the year. He allowed six runs in six innings, walked four and struck out three.

The White Sands Pupfishs Eric Kalbfliesh, Wharton and Aaron Olivas combined for seven hits and four RBIs.

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The Salina Stockade jump on the White Sands Pupfish early and coast to 11-5 win

May 27 2016 12:00AM

The Salina Stockade (3-6) jumped out to an early lead on the White Sands Pupfish (4-6) and captured an 11-5 victory on Friday at Griggs Park.

Eight runs in the first three innings allowed the Salina Stockade to put the game away early. A two-run double by CJ Epperson and a two-run single by Mike Rachun in the first inning supplied the early offense for the Salina Stockade.

Rachun racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Salina Stockade.

Despite the loss, the White Sands Pupfishs Thompson dominated the Salina Stockades batters, giving up zero runs and striking out 11.

Kevin Delzell got the win, running his season record to 2-0. He allowed two runs over seven innings. He struck out four, walked one and surrendered 11 hits.

Cameron Powers (0-2) took the loss for the White Sands Pupfish. He allowed eight runs in 2 2/3 innings, walked one and struck out two.

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Wild pitch in opening act fuels 10-5 the White Sands Pupfish victory over the Salina Stockade

May 26 2016 12:00AM

The White Sands Pupfish (4-5)s four first-inning runs built an early lead that helped bring home a 10-5 win over the Salina Stockade (2-6) on Thursday at Griggs Park.

The White Sands Pupfish scored in the first on a wild pitch, a sacrifice fly by Joe Borowski, and a two-run single by Macyn Clifford.

TJ Wharton had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He singled in the first inning, doubled in the fourth inning, and tripled in the eighth inning.

Billy Waltrip picked up the win for the White Sands Pupfish. Waltrip pitched 7 2/3 innings and allowed three earned runs, seven hits and two walks while striking out 12.

Keifer McClendon couldnt get it done on the mound for the Salina Stockade, taking a loss. He allowed seven runs in six innings, walked none and struck out 10.

Eric Cordero, Clifford, Eric Kalbfliesh and Wharton helped lead the White Sands Pupfish. They combined for 10 hits and four RBIs.

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Poole leads the Tucson Saguaros to 22-12 win over the White Sands Pupfish

May 25 2016 12:00AM

An excellent effort by Davon Poole lifted the Tucson Saguaros (7-1) to a 22-12 win over the White Sands Pupfish (3-5) on Wednesday at Griggs Park.

Poole racked up six RBIs on five hits for the Tucson Saguaros. He homered in the fifth and eighth innings and singled in the third, seventh, and ninth innings.

Each team blasted the others pitching, and there were 34 total runs and 41 hits during the game. Both bullpens were busy with seven pitchers used in the game as the skippers of both squads tried to finish it off.

Seven runs in the first three innings helped the Tucson Saguaros blow out the White Sands Pupfish. A two-run home run by Burnell Dailey and a two-run single by Danny Droll during the first inning supplied the early offense for the Tucson Saguaros.

TJ Wharton racked up four RBIs on three hits for the White Sands Pupfish. He doubled in the third inning, homered in the fifth inning, and singled in the seventh inning.

Carlos Diaz recorded his first win for the Tucson Saguaros even though he allowed five runs over five innings. He struck out four, walked one and surrendered five hits.

Dametrus Ingram (0-2) took the loss for the White Sands Pupfish. He allowed 12 runs in 3 2/3 innings, walked six and struck out two.

The Tucson Saguaros pounded the White Sands Pupfish pitching, as nine hitters combined for 26 hits, 17 RBIs and 22 runs scored.

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The Tucson Saguaros make the most of 3 hits in 5-2 victory over the White Sands Pupfish

May 25 2016 12:00AM

The Tucson Saguaros (6-0) and the White Sands Pupfish (2-4) both had scoring chances on Tuesday, but it was the Tucson Saguaros that were able to capitalize on them as they pulled out a 5-2 win at Griggs Park.

Steven Borkowskis eight strikeouts helped the Tucson Saguaros to the victory. Borkowski allowed one earned run, five hits and four walks over six innings.

Dubal Daez reached base three times in the game for the White Sands Pupfish. He scored one run and had one RBI. He homered in the first inning.

Nick Bozeman ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked five, struck out nine, and allowed four runs.

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Offenses dominate as the White Sands Pupfish outscore the Tucson Saguaros 11-10

May 24 2016 12:00AM

The bats were busy at Griggs Park on Tuesday, and when the dust cleared the White Sands Pupfish (3-4) had an 11-10 win over the Tucson Saguaros (6-1).

The two teams combined for 28 hits in the game.

Eric Kalbfliesh racked up six RBIs on three hits for the White Sands Pupfish. He homered in the fourth inning, doubled in the fifth inning, and singled in the sixth innings.

Ruben Rivera had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the fourth and eighth innings.

Adrian Garcia improved to 0-0 on the year by picking up the win for the White Sands Pupfish. He allowed one run over 3 2/3 innings. He struck out two, walked three and surrendered five hits.

Victor Soto (0-1) was the games losing pitcher. He lasted just two innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed one run.

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The Tucson Saguaros outlast the White Sands Pupfish in high-scoring affair 14-12

May 24 2016 12:00AM

Pitchers had a tough day during the game between the Tucson Saguaros (5-0) and the White Sands Pupfish (2-3), as the two teams put up 26 runs combined in a 14-12 the Tucson Saguaros win.

The teams totaled 29 hits in the game.

Ryan Retz racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Tucson Saguaros. He singled in the third innings and homered in the fifth inning.

Even though Roby Romero allowed seven runs over four innings he still recorded the victory, his first of the season. He struck out four, walked one and surrendered seven hits.

Anthony Pastrana ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed 12 runs in five innings, walked one and struck out seven.

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Tim Henry leads Cowboys to a 14-4 victory over the White Sands Pupfish.

May 22 2016 12:00AM

Henry went 2-4 with 4 runs scored.

Henry went 2-4 with 4 runs scored. Cameron Powers didnt make it to the end. He allowed 12 hits and 11 runs in 5.33 innings.

The two teams split the series. White Sands hosts Tucson Monday Night. Alpine hosts Salina Monday Night.

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Waltrip leads the White Sands Pupfish to 10-4 victory thanks to 13 strikeouts

May 21 2016 12:00AM

An ace performance by Billy Waltrip spurred the White Sands Pupfish (2-1) to a 10-4 win over the Alpine Cowboys on Saturday at Kokernot Field.

Waltrip racked up 13 strikeouts in the the White Sands Pupfish win. Waltrip allowed one earned run, one hit and two walks over six innings.

The White Sands Pupfish blew out the Alpine Cowboys (1-2) thanks to 14 hits, including zero extra base hits. The White Sands Pupfish scored five runs in the first on the White Sands Pupfish scored in the first on a two-run error, an RBI single by Joe Borowski, and a two-run single by Macyn Clifford.

Dubal Daez racked up two RBIs on two hits for the White Sands Pupfish. He singled in the first inning and homered in the fourth inning.

Jake Heissler was charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed nine runs in six innings, walked one and struck out three.

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Early lead gives the Alpine Cowboys easy victory over the White Sands Pupfish 23-4

May 20 2016 12:00AM

The Alpine Cowboys (1-1) continued to pile up the runs on Friday, scoring 10 runs in the last three innings, en route to an easy 23-4 win over the White Sands Pupfish (1-1) at Kokernot Field.

The Alpine Cowboys scored 10 runs in the seventh on the Alpine Cowboys scored in the seventh on , a fielders choice, an RBI double by Eric Ferguson, an RBI single by JJ Graham, a two-run double by Tevin Padgett, a groundout by Ariel Adut, a two-run single by Clayton Truex, and an RBI single by Reagan Rutledge.

The White Sands Pupfish couldnt slow down Ferguson, who paced the Alpine Cowboys with five hits.

It was a good day at the plate for the White Sands Pupfishs Aaron Olivas. Olivas went 3-5 and scored two runs. He singled in the first, seventh, and ninth innings.

Joey Webb improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Alpine Cowboys. He allowed three runs over seven innings. Webb struck out three, walked none and gave up eight hits.

Dametrus Ingram (0-1) took the loss for the White Sands Pupfish. He allowed nine runs in 2 2/3 innings, walked four and struck out one.

The Alpine Cowboys pounded the White Sands Pupfish pitching, as seven hitters combined for 14 hits, 18 RBIs and 15 runs scored.

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The White Sands Pupfish outlast the Alpine Cowboys in high-scoring affair 11-8

May 19 2016 12:00AM

Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair Thursday as the White Sands Pupfish (1-0) outscored the Alpine Cowboys (0-1) 11-8.

The two teams combined for 24 hits in the game.

Joe Borowski racked up two RBIs on three hits for the White Sands Pupfish. He singled in the third and fifth innings and tripled in the eighth inning.

The Alpine Cowboys had no answer for Dametrus Ingram, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Alpine Cowboys managed just one hit off of the the White Sands Pupfishs pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his 2 2/3 innings of work.

JJ Graham racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Alpine Cowboys. He tripled in the fifth inning and homered in the ninth inning.

Michael Fitzwater couldnt get it done on the rubber for the Alpine Cowboys, taking a loss. He lasted just five innings, walked three, struck out three, and allowed five runs.

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White Sands Pupfish return for 6th season

May 15 2016 12:00AM

PECOS LEAGUE: White Sands Pupfish return for 6th season by Alamogordo Daily News

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White Sands Pupfish release their 2016 Season Schedule

Jan 8 2016 12:00AM

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White Sands Pupfish release their 2016 Pecos League Schedule. 2016 will mark the 6th year of Pupfish Baseball in Alamogordo.

The Pupfish will hold Spring Training in Alamogordo.

• The White Sands Pupfish will their 2016 season in Santa Fe at Fort Marcy Park against the only team the Pupfish did not play in 2015 or 2014.
• The Pupfish will have their home opener against the Tucson Saguaros from May 23-25.
• The Pupfish will play the Las Cruces Vaqueros home and home May 26-29.
• The Pupfish will host Tucson again from May 30-June 1.
• The Roswell Invaders and Pupfish play a five game home and home series from June 6-10.
• The Pupfish and Vaqueros play a home and home series June 11-12 with the Saturday Home Game in Alamogordo.
• The Pupfish host Tucson again from June 13-15.
• The Roswell Invaders and Pupfish play a home and home series from June 16-19.
• The Pupfish travel to Alpine June 20-22 and to Tucson June 23-26.
• The Pupfish finish June with a home and home series with Roswell.
• The Pupfish begin July with a six game series in Santa Fe.
• The Pupfish play a split doubleheader home and home with Las Cruces on July 6th.
• The Pupfish return to play in Tucson/Bisbee on July 7-10.
• The League All Star Game is July 11 in Santa Fe.
• The Pupfish goto Alpine for two games on July 12 and July 13.
• The Pupfish then host Trinidad/Tucson and Alpine for 12 straight home games.
• The Pupfish finish with three road games against a Northern Division Team.

The Pupfish Schedule can be viewed here

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• The Pupfish play 35 home games and 35 away games.
• The Pupfish host the Tucson Saguaros 13 times.
• The Tucson Saguaros host the Pupfish 8 times.
• The Pupfish play in Santa Fe 9 times.
• The Pupfish and Vaqueros will split 8 games home and away.
• The Pupfish host the Alpine Cowboys 8 times.
• The Pupfish travel to Texas to play Alpine 5 times.
• The Pupfish will travel to Texas to play a Northern Division Team three times to end the season.

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Mickey Speaks returns as White Sands Pupfish Manager

Jan 8 2016 12:00AM

The White Sands Pupfish are proud t

The White Sands Pupfish are proud to have Mickey Speaks back as their 2016 Field Manager. Speaks lead the Pupfish to their best ever season in 2015 narrowly missing the playoffs. Speaks was originally slated to move to Oklahoma to manage in the Pecos League when things were looking questionable for the Pupfish. Speaks will be the first manager to manage multiple seasons in White Sands in the teams five year history. "I like Alamogordo, I like the people and I am glad the Pecos League will be back there." says Speaks.

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