2015 Las Cruces Vaqueros News

Las Cruces Vaqueros release their 2016 Game Jerseys

The Las Cruces Vaqueros release the

The Las Cruces Vaqueros release their 2016 game jerseys. The Vaqueros will wear Grey Jerseys with the custom script. The Jerseys will feature the Pecos League Logo on the back, New Mexico Flag one on sleeve and Vaqueros Logo on the other sleeve.

The Script being used is very popular in Las Cruces and was the Script that was used by the City of Las Cruces until 2009.

This is the Vaqueros third uniform in Team History. From 2010-2011 the Vaqueros worn Baby Blue Jerseys. In 2012 and 2015, The Vaqueros worn Royal Blue Jerseys.

With the Vaqueros playing the majority of their schedule on the road in 2016 they will wear grey jerseys.

Most teams in the Pecos League feature one jersey. No team currently wears grey jerseys.

The Jerseys are available online at http://www.lascrucesvaqueros.com/vaqueros.asp?page=14

Vaqueros have turn around season despite record

The Pecos League and Las Cruces Vaq

The Pecos League and Las Cruces Vaqueros returned to Apodoca Park in 2015 after not playing in Las Cruces in 2013 and 2014. The season was successful despite the team finishing in dead last place in the league. The Vaqueros established a new group of fans and built an entire new staff off of the field.

"The Vaqueros were great, I went to ever game and I had never been to Vaqueros game before this year. By the end of the season we really had a fan base. When the team starts winning things will be great." says Donna Almarez Co-Owner of High Desert Brewery.

Teri Trujillo of Las Cruces "Most people didn"t even know that the Vaqueros are back. By the end of the year people started to realized and more and more people attended the games."

"I am glad that we decided to return to Las Cruces. It was a successful season. There is a need for baseball in Las Cruces at our level. Not everyone wants to goto El Paso and pay very high prices." Andrew Dunn of Pecos League

"The players we had were liked in the community that wasn"t the case with earlier Vaqueros Teams. I got a really bad draw of players out of Spring Training and never recovered. I got some International kids that couldn"t play at all. The entire season we were playing catch up with the roster. In 2016 I will have guys that can play in this league from Day 1." says Darrell Carrillo Field Manager Las Cruces Vaqueros

In 2016 the Vaqueros look to improve in attendence and in the standings.

Baseball Returns to Las Cruces for the 2015 Season

The Pecos League and the Las Cruces

The Pecos League and the Las Cruces Vaqueros returned to Apodoca Park for the 2015 season. Despite the team finishing in last place the team made a lot of strides to keep baseball in Apodoca Park for 2016 and beyond. The Vaqueros established a new following with an entire new generation of fans.

• Michael Ormseth was Pecos League Pitcher of the Year.
• Casey Collins was promoted to the Lincoln SaltDogs
• Guadalupe Barrera and Jake Taylor were promoted to the Pacific Association

The Las Cruces Vaqueros outdone by Carman and the Roswell Invaders 7-4

Aaron Carman collected three hits, helping the Roswell Invaders (40-28) to a 7-4 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (18-50) on Monday at Joe Bauman Park. He singled in the second, fourth, and fifth innings.

Alex Diaz racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He homered in the third inning.

Juan Vega recorded his fifth win of the year for the Roswell Invaders. He allowed two runs over six innings. He struck out six, walked two and surrendered eight hits.

Ben Grillo (0-1) took the loss for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He lasted just two innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed no runs.

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Michael Ormseth of the Las Cruces Vaqueros has been named Pecos League Pitcher of the year.

Jul 26 2015 12:00AM

Michael Ormseth of the Las Cruces V

Michael Ormseth of the Las Cruces Vaqueros has been named Pecos League Pitcher of the year. Michael went 6-3 with a 3.96 ERA on a Las Cruces Vaqueros Team that finished last in the Southern Division. He accounted for 1/3 of the teams wins. Michael had 13 starts for the Vaqueros pitched 86 innings striking out 94 batters while only walking 24. Michael lead the Pecos League in strike outs with 94.

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Miller helps the Roswell Invaders down the Las Cruces Vaqueros 7-6

Jul 26 2015 12:00AM

The Roswell Invaders (38-28) beat the Las Cruces Vaqueros (18-48) 7-6 in seven innings on Sunday at Joe Bauman Park behind Joey Miller, who had two extra base hits. He doubled in the third and fifth innings.

Dan Muller racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He tripled in the third inning.

Ryan Calby recorded his first win for the Roswell Invaders even though he allowed six runs over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out 10, walked five and surrendered eight hits.

Chad Flick (1-3) took the loss for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked none, struck out one, and allowed no runs.

The Roswell Invaders were sparked by Miller and Aaron Carman, who teamed up for five hits and two RBIs.

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Morris helps the Roswell Invaders down the Las Cruces Vaqueros 6-2

Jul 25 2015 12:00AM

The Roswell Invaders (37-28) beat the Las Cruces Vaqueros (18-47) 6-2 on Saturday at Joe Bauman Park behind Michael Morris, who went 1-3. He singled in the seventh inning.

Lars Liguori kept contact to a minimum, striking out 10 the Las Cruces Vaqueros batters. Liguori allowed two earned runs on five hits and four walks over nine innings.

Sal Minichino couldnt get it done on the hill for the Las Cruces Vaqueros, taking a loss. He lasted just three innings, walked two, struck out two, and allowed three runs.

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Pacifics to host game with automated umpire

Jul 25 2015 12:00AM

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For the first time in baseball history, batters will have zero reasons for complaints with an umpire -- well a human umpire, that is. 

The San Rafael Pacifics, an independent baseball team of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs, will be making history by having balls and strikes be determined by a computerized video system rather than a human umpire for the first time in a professional baseball game. On July 28 and 29, the Pacifics will partner with Freemont-based, Sport

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros get 12 strikeouts from Ormseth in 5-1 win over the Roswell Invaders

Jul 24 2015 12:00AM

Friday was a great day for Michael Ormseth, as Ormseth struck out 12 batters to carry the Las Cruces Vaqueros (18-46) to a 5-1 victory over the Roswell Invaders (36-28) at Apodoca Park.

Nick Howell racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He homered in the fifth inning.

Ryan Calby had an impressive outing against the Las Cruces Vaqueros lineup. The Las Cruces Vaqueros managed just one hit off of Calby, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his 2 2/3 innings of work.

Corey Lathram-Skillman couldnt get it done on the rubber for the Roswell Invaders, taking a loss. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed five runs.

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The Roswell Invaders best the Las Cruces Vaqueros in shootout 13-8

Jul 23 2015 12:00AM

The bats were busy at Apodoca Park on Thursday, and when the dust cleared the Roswell Invaders (36-27) had a 13-8 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (17-46).

The two teams combined for 27 hits in the game.

Mark Fowler racked up five RBIs on three hits for the Roswell Invaders. He homered in the second inning, doubled in the sixth inning, and singled in the ninth inning.

John Hotta led the Las Cruces Vaqueros offensive threat, as he got on base four times in the game. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He tripled in the second inning and singled in the first and seventh innings.

Tyler Moore improved to 6-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Roswell Invaders. He allowed four runs over seven innings. He struck out four, walked one and surrendered eight hits.

Chad Flick (1-2) took the loss for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He lasted just five innings, walked two, struck out none, and allowed four runs.

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Powers allows no runs to lead the White Sands Pupfish past the Las Cruces Vaqueros 6-0

Jul 22 2015 12:00AM

Cameron Powers kept the Las Cruces Vaqueros (17-45) off the board during his nine innings of work and the White Sands Pupfish (36-25) beat the Las Cruces Vaqueros, 6-0.

Powers allowed eight hits, four walks and struck out four.

The White Sands Pupfishs bats came to life in the third inning. The Las Cruces Vaqueros had no answer as the White Sands Pupfish scored four runs. The White Sands Pupfish scored in the third on an RBI single by Brandon Burkes, an RBI double by Joe Borowski, and a two-run triple by Aaron Nadon.

Wes Wallace racked up two RBIs on three hits for the White Sands Pupfish. He doubled in the first inning and singled in the third and fourth innings.

Tyler Lequire was charged with the loss. He allowed six runs in seven innings, walked two and struck out four.

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The White Sands Pupfish make the most of 9 hits in 6-4 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros

Jul 21 2015 12:00AM

The White Sands Pupfish (35-25) and the Las Cruces Vaqueros (17-44) both had scoring chances on Tuesday, but it was the White Sands Pupfish that were able to capitalize on them as they pulled out a 6-4 win at Apodoca Park.

The White Sands Pupfish were led by a flawless day at the dish by Wes Wallace, who went 3-3 against the Las Cruces Vaqueros pitching. He homered in the third inning and singled in the seventh and ninth innings.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros had no answer for Colbin McGwire, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Las Cruces Vaqueros managed just two hits off of McGwire, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out four during his two innings of work.

Despite the loss, the Las Cruces Vaqueros Kyle Cross dominated the White Sands Pupfishs batters, giving up three runs and striking out 10.

Anthony Pastrana improved to 4-1 on the year by picking up the win for the White Sands Pupfish. He allowed three runs over six innings. Pastrana struck out seven, walked three and gave up eight hits.

Anthony Pisano couldnt get it done on the rubber for the Las Cruces Vaqueros, taking a loss. He lasted just four innings, walked two, struck out two, and allowed three runs.

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The White Sands Pupfish get 6 strikeouts from Gourley win 5-1 over the Las Cruces Vaqueros

Jul 20 2015 12:00AM

Monday was a great day for Craig Gourley, as Gourley struck out six batters to carry the White Sands Pupfish (34-25) to a 5-1 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (17-43) at Griggs Park.

Brandon Burkes racked up two RBIs on two hits for the White Sands Pupfish. He singled in the third inning and tripled in the fourth inning.

Sal Minichino had an impressive outing against the White Sands Pupfishs lineup. The White Sands Pupfish managed just four hits off of Minichino, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his four innings of work.

Nico Lytle couldnt get it done on the hill for the Las Cruces Vaqueros, taking a loss. He lasted just four innings, walked five, struck out one, and allowed five runs.

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Taylor helps the Las Cruces Vaqueros down the White Sands Pupfish 8-4

Jul 19 2015 12:00AM

Jake Taylor went 3-3 at the plate, helping the Las Cruces Vaqueros (17-42) to an 8-4 victory over the White Sands Pupfish (33-25) on Sunday at Apodoca Park. He homered in the first inning and singled in the sixth and seventh innings.

Michael Ormseths 12 strikeouts helped the Las Cruces Vaqueros to the victory. Ormseth allowed two earned runs, five hits and three walks over nine innings.

Jeremy Sandifer couldnt get it done on the hill for the White Sands Pupfish, taking a loss. He allowed six runs in 5 2/3 innings, walked four and struck out two.

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Key at bat helps the White Sands Pupfish defeat the Las Cruces Vaqueros 16-5

Jul 18 2015 12:00AM

Joe Burowski came off the bench and never even had to swing his bat as Burowski reached on a in the one to lead the White Sands Pupfish (33-24) to a 16-5 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (16-42) on Saturday at Apodoca Park.

With the game scoreless in the first inning.

Burowski racked up two RBIs on two hits for the White Sands Pupfish.

The White Sands Pupfish blew out the Las Cruces Vaqueros thanks to 22 hits, including zero extra base hits. The White Sands Pupfish scored six runs in the fifth on the White Sands Pupfish scored in the fifth on an RBI single by Brandon Burkes, a two-run single by Burowski, an RBI single by Jacob Anderson, an RBI single by Brennen Forester, and.

Daron Olivas racked up four RBIs on four hits for the White Sands Pupfish. He singled in the first, second, and ninth innings.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros had no answer for Demetrus Ingram, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Las Cruces Vaqueros managed just two hits off of the the White Sands Pupfishs pitcher, who allowed one earned run, walked three and struck out five during his five innings of work.

Zack Tingen couldnt get it done on the mound for the Las Cruces Vaqueros, taking a loss. He allowed seven runs in two innings, walked one and struck out none.

The White Sands Pupfish pounded the Las Cruces Vaqueros pitching, as nine hitters combined for 20 hits, 13 RBIs and 16 runs scored.

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Offenses dominate as the Las Cruces Vaqueros outscore the White Sands Pupfish 11-10

Jul 18 2015 12:00AM

The bats were busy at Griggs Park on Friday, and when the dust cleared the Las Cruces Vaqueros (16-41) had an 11-10 win over the White Sands Pupfish (32-24) in 15 innings.

The teams totaled 37 hits in the game.

Elijah Briseno had three extra-base hits for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He tripled in the first innings, doubled in the third inning, singled in the seventh and thirteenth innings, and homered in the fifteenth inning.

Kyle Cross had an impressive outing against the White Sands Pupfishs lineup. The White Sands Pupfish managed just two hits off of Cross, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four during his four innings of work.

Ritchie Sunija (0-2) took the loss for the White Sands Pupfish. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out three, and allowed one run.

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros outdone by Forgey and the Alpine Cowboys 3-2

Jul 16 2015 12:00AM

Colin Forgey collected three hits, helping the Alpine Cowboys (35-21) to a 3-2 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (15-41) on Thursday at Apodoca Park. He singled in the first, third, and fifth innings.

Pat Lemmo pitched seven innings and allowed two earned runs, six hits and three walks while striking out four.

Steven Johnson recorded his eighth win of the year for the Alpine Cowboys. He struck out one, walked none and surrendered one hit.

Kyle Cross was charged with his eighth loss of the year. He lasted just two innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed one run.

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros outdone by Smith and the Alpine Cowboys 10-5

Jul 15 2015 12:00AM

The Alpine Cowboys (33-21) beat the Las Cruces Vaqueros (15-39) 10-5 on Tuesday at Apodoca Park behind Riley Smith, who collected four hits. He doubled in the first inning and singled in the third, seventh, and eighth innings.

Jake Taylor had a hot bat for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. Taylor went 3-5, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the first and sixth innings and doubled in the eighth inning.

Steven Johnson improved to 7-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Alpine Cowboys. He allowed one run over three innings. Johnson struck out two, walked none and gave up four hits.

Michael Ormseth (4-3) took the loss for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He allowed seven runs in seven innings, walked two and struck out nine.

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Orosey leads the Alpine Cowboys to 4-0 victory thanks to 13 strikeouts

Jul 15 2015 12:00AM

An excellent effort by Brad Orosey hoisted the Alpine Cowboys (34-21) to a 4-0 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros on Wednesday at Apodoca Park.

Orosey struck out 13, paving the way for a the Alpine Cowboys win. The Alpine Cowboys pitcher tossed nine innings of shutout ball and allowed only four hits.

Derrick Fox got on base four times in the game for the Alpine Cowboys. He singled in the fifth inning and doubled in the seventh inning.

The Alpine Cowboys lineup had no answer for Sal Minichino. The Alpine Cowboys managed just two hits off of Minichino, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four during his three innings of work.

Nico Lytle was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed four runs.

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The Alpine Cowboys cruise past the Las Cruces Vaqueros 18-2

Jul 13 2015 12:00AM

The Las Cruces Vaqueros (15-37) didnt put up much of a fight on Monday, as the Alpine Cowboys (31-21) cruised to a blowout 18-2 win in seven innings at Apodaca Park.

The Alpine Cowboys scored nine runs in the sixth on the Alpine Cowboys scored in the sixth on an error, an error, a fielders choice, a three-run double by Reagan Rutledge, a two-run home run by Riley Smith, and an RBI single by Eric Herman.

Smith racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Alpine Cowboys.

Daniel Thorpe recorded his sixth win of the year for the Alpine Cowboys. He allowed two runs over seven innings. Thorpe struck out four, walked two and gave up 10 hits.

Tyler Leguire couldnt get it done on the rubber for the Las Cruces Vaqueros, taking a loss. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed four runs.

The Alpine Cowboys easily handled the Las Cruces Vaqueros pitching as seven hitters combined for 18 hits, 13 RBIs and 15 runs scored.

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Aldrich leads the Alpine Cowboys to 23-5 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros

Jul 13 2015 12:00AM

An exceptional effort by Daniel Aldrich led the Alpine Cowboys (32-21) to a 23-5 win in seven innings over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (15-38) on Monday at Apodoca Park.

Aldrich racked up six RBIs on four hits for the Alpine Cowboys. He doubled in the first inning, tripled in the third inning, singled in the sixth inning, and homered in the seventh inning.

The Alpine Cowboys didnt let up, as they kept racking up runs until the end. The Alpine Cowboys scored three runs in the last one innings to finish off the blowout win. The Alpine Cowboys scored seven runs in the second on the Alpine Cowboys scored in the second on an RBI double by Riley Smith, a two-run double by Colby Gee, a fielders choice, an RBI single by Robert Zaragoza, and a two-run error.

Alex Diaz paced the Las Cruces Vaqueros at the plate. Diaz went 3-4, drove in one and scored two runs. He homered in the fifth inning and singled in the first and seventh innings.

Kevin Klaess got the win, running his season record to 7-2. He allowed three runs over six innings. Klaess struck out three, walked one and gave up eight hits.

Kellen Quintana was charged with his fifth loss of the year. He allowed six runs in 1 1/3 innings, walked one and struck out none.

The Alpine Cowboys hammered the Las Cruces Vaqueros pitching as eight hitters had a field day, combining for 24 hits, 19 RBIs and 21 runs scored.

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The Roswell Invaders escape the Las Cruces Vaqueros behind Moores 8 strikeouts 11-1

Jul 12 2015 12:00AM

Saturday was a great day for Tyler Moore, as Moore struck out eight batters to carry the Roswell Invaders (27-24) to an 11-1 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (15-36) at Joe Bauman Park.

The Roswell Invaders blew out the Las Cruces Vaqueros thanks to 14 hits, including zero extra base hits. The Roswell Invaders scored five runs in the fourth on the Roswell Invaders scored in the fourth on a two-run single by Michael Morris, a two-run double by Danny Grauer, and a groundout by Aaron Carman.

Grauer racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Roswell Invaders.

Kyle Cross was charged with his seventh loss of the year. He allowed 10 runs in five innings, walked three and struck out six.

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Michael Ormseth and Alex Diaz lead Vaqueros to 4-2 win over the Vaqueros

Jul 11 2015 12:00AM

Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell, New Mexico

Alex Diaz lead the Vaqueros by going 3-4 with a 2 run homer. Jake Taylor went 2-3 with an RBI. Mike Ormseth went 6 innings strinking out five allowing no runs. Kellen Quintana and Richard Cruz Sanchez pitched the final three innings to hold the Vaquero Win.

Lars Liguori took the loss for the Invaders Nolan Meadows lead the Invaders going 2-4

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Juan Vega and Nolan Meadows lead Invaders to 11-7 win over Vaqueros

Jul 11 2015 12:00AM

Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell, New Mexico

Nolan Meadows lead the Invaders by going 3-5 with 4 rbis and a homer. Brett Balkan went 3-5 to help in the scoring. Newly acquired Juan Vega went 4 innings allowing 3 hits and striking out 8 batters.

Chad Flick took the loss for the Vaqueros. He allowed 12 hits in 4-2/3 innings.

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros get late runs to finish off the Roswell Invaders 10-3

Jul 8 2015 12:00AM

The Las Cruces Vaqueros (14-34) beat the Roswell Invaders (25-23) 10-3 on Wednesday thanks to a five-run eighth inning.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros scored in the eighth on a two-run triple by Marty Guevara, an RBI single by Kyle Cross, a steal of home by John Hotta, and an RBI single by Eddie Grimado.

Nick Howell reached base four times. He singled in the third and seventh innings.

Tyler Leguire struck out eight, paving the way for a the Las Cruces Vaqueros win. Leguire allowed no earned runs on eight hits and three walks over seven innings.

Corey Lathram-Skillman (3-6) took the loss for the Roswell Invaders. He allowed eight runs in seven innings, walked three and struck out eight.

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Casey Collins traded to Lincoln Saltdogs

Jul 8 2015 12:00AM

Casey Collins has been traded from

Casey Collins has been traded from the Las Cruces Vaqueros to the Lincoln Saltdogs. The Lincoln Saltdogs are a professional baseball team based in Lincoln, Nebraska, in the United States. The Saltdogs are a member of the Central Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. Since the 2001 season, the Saltdogs have played their home games at Haymarket Park.

Collins was the ace of the Vaqueros Staff and started the All-Star Game for the Southern Division. The Vaqueros are out of the race and teams from within the Pecos League all inquired about Collins.

Casey Collins was 2-5 with a 4.32 ERA in 60.1 innings, 19 walks, 52 strikeouts.

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The White Sands Pupfish cruise past the Las Cruces Vaqueros 8-2

Jul 7 2015 12:00AM

The White Sands Pupfish (29-17) pounded the Las Cruces Vaqueros (13-34) on Tuesday 8-2 at Griggs Park.

The White Sands Pupfish scored four runs in the fourth on the White Sands Pupfish scored in the fourth on an RBI single by Aaron Olivas, a two-run single by Brandon Burkes, and.

Olivas racked up three RBIs on three hits for the White Sands Pupfish.

Cameron Powers picked up the win for the White Sands Pupfish. Powers pitched seven innings and allowed two earned runs, six hits and three walks while striking out two.

Steve Cassaras ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just two innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed three runs.

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Borowski leads the White Sands Pupfish to 11-4 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros

Jul 5 2015 12:00AM

Joe Borowski hit two home runs to carry the White Sands Pupfish (28-17) to an 11-4 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (13-33) at Apodoca Park.

The White Sands Pupfish blew out the Las Cruces Vaqueros thanks to 11 hits, including zero extra base hits. A three-run home run by Borowski and an error helped the White Sands Pupfish score four runs in the fifth. The White Sands Pupfish had two hits in the inning.

Ritchie Sunija put together a nice outing. Sunija held the Las Cruces Vaqueros hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four.

Anthony Pastrana improved to 2-0 on the year by picking up the win for the White Sands Pupfish. He allowed four runs over six innings. He struck out four, walked four and surrendered 12 hits.

Kyle Cross ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his sixth loss of the year. He lasted just three innings, walked none, struck out three, and allowed three runs.

Brandon Burkes, Aaron Olivas and Borowski helped lead the White Sands Pupfish. They combined for five hits and six RBIs.

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Jeremy Sandifer strikes out 15 Vaqueros on the July 4th to lead Pupfish to an 11-5 Victory

Jul 4 2015 12:00AM

Jeremy Sandifer struck out 15 Las Cruces Vaqueros Hitters in 6 innings of work as the White Sands Pupfish beat the Las Cruces Vaqueros 11-5 before a July 4th Crowd in Alamogordo. Eli Nichol pitched the 7th inning for the Pupfish.

Kellen Quintana did not escape the 2nd inning for the Vaqueros allowing 3 runs on 4 hits Jake Taylor and Alan Droke both homered for the Vaqueros. Wes Wallace and Joe Borowski homered for the Pupfish. Ben Lott has 4 rbis.

The two teams played a split double header with the first game being held in Las Cruces. Both games were seven inning games. Earlier in the day Las Cruces beat White Sands 4-2 in Las Cruces. Alpine swept Roswell two games so White Sands has a 0.5 game lead over the Cowboys for first place in the division. white Sands has a three game lead over the Invaders.

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The White Sands Pupfish outdone by Diaz and the Las Cruces Vaqueros 4-2

Jul 4 2015 12:00AM

The Las Cruces Vaqueros (13-31) beat the White Sands Pupfish (26-17) 4-2 in seven innings on Saturday at Apodoca Park behind Alex Diaz, who went 3-3 at the plate. He singled in the first, third, and sixth innings.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros got the win thanks in large part to Tyler Lequires dominant, eight-strikeout performance. Lequire allowed one earned run on four hits and no walks over seven innings.

A bright spot for the White Sands Pupfish in the defeat was Alex Embler, who allowed only three runs while striking out five.

Aaron Nadone racked up two RBIs on one hit for the White Sands Pupfish. He homered in the seventh inning.

Embler couldnt get it done on the mound for the White Sands Pupfish, taking a loss.

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros get 13 strikeouts from Ormseth in 4-1 win over the Alpine Cowboys

Jul 3 2015 12:00AM

An ace performance by Michael Ormseth hoisted the Las Cruces Vaqueros (12-31) to a 4-1 win in 11 innings over the Alpine Cowboys (25-18) on Friday at Kokernot Field.

Ormseth baffled the Alpine Cowboys, striking out 13 batters. Ormseth allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks over eight innings.

Jake Taylor was hot from the plate for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. Taylor went 2-4, drove in one and scored two runs. He singled in the fourth inning and homered in the ninth inning.

A bright spot for the Alpine Cowboys in the defeat was Ryan Rogers, who allowed only zero runs while striking out five.

Guadalupe Barrera recorded his first win of the year for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He struck out three, walked none and surrendered two hits.

Mike Straub couldnt get it done on the hill for the Alpine Cowboys, taking a loss. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked one, struck out one, and allowed three runs.

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The Alpine Cowboys offense too much for the Las Cruces Vaqueros in 9-2 rout

Jul 2 2015 12:00AM

The Alpine Cowboys (25-17) jumped out to an early lead on the Las Cruces Vaqueros (11-31) and captured a 9-2 victory on Thursday at Kokernot Field.

The game was decided quickly as the Alpine Cowboys exerted their will early with six runs in the first three innings. An RBI single by Daniel Aldrich and a two-run single by Robert Zaragoza during the first inning fueled the Alpine Cowboys offense early.

Aldrich got on base three times in the game for the Alpine Cowboys. He scored three runs and had one RBI.

The Alpine Cowboys relied on Kevin Klaess to eat up innings en route to the win. Klaess pitched seven innings and allowed no earned runs, three hits and five walks while striking out five.

Casey Collins was charged with his fifth loss of the year. He allowed seven runs in five innings, walked three and struck out six.

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The Alpine Cowboys escape the Las Cruces Vaqueros behind Thorpes 6 strikeouts 2-0

Jul 1 2015 12:00AM

Wednesday was a great day for Daniel Thorpe, as Thorpe threw a shutout to carry the Alpine Cowboys (24-17) to a 2-0 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (11-30) at Kokernot Field.

Thorpe held the Las Cruces Vaqueros scoreless during his 8 1/3 innings of work. He pitched a shutout, allowing no runs on three hits while striking out six.

Derrick Fox paced the Alpine Cowboys at the plate. Fox went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the fourth inning and singled in the eighth inning.

Steven Cazares was effective even in defeat, mowing down six the Alpine Cowboys batters and allowing two runs.

Cazares (1-4) was the games losing pitcher.

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The Alpine Cowboys outlast the Las Cruces Vaqueros in high-scoring affair 17-10

Jun 30 2015 12:00AM

Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair Tuesday as the Alpine Cowboys (23-17) outscored the Las Cruces Vaqueros (11-29) 17-10.

The teams totaled 27 hits in the game.

Seven runs in the opening three innings allowed the Alpine Cowboys to easily put away the Las Cruces Vaqueros. An RBI double by Derrick Fox in the first inning and a two-run error, a sacrifice fly by Colin Forgey, and a two-run double by Daniel Aldrich during the second inning helped the Alpine Cowboys put some runs on the board early.

Even in defeat, Jake Taylor played well for the Las Cruces Vaqueros.

Taylor racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He homered in the seventh inning.

The Alpine Cowboys couldnt get anything going as long as Taylor was pitching. Taylor held the Alpine Cowboys hitless over one inning, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out one.

Fox racked up five RBIs on five hits for the Alpine Cowboys.

Robert Silky recorded his second win of the year for the Alpine Cowboys. Silky struck out one, walked none and gave up one hit.

Tyler Lequire couldnt get it done on the bump for the Las Cruces Vaqueros, taking a loss. He allowed six runs in two innings, walked one and struck out two.

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Shannon helps the Las Vegas Train Robbers down the Las Cruces Vaqueros 5-3

Jun 28 2015 12:00AM

Tyler Shannon went 4-4 at the plate, helping the Las Vegas Train Robbers (16-21) to a 5-3 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (11-28) on Sunday at Apodoca Park. He doubled in the fourth inning and singled in the second, sixth, and eighth innings.

Jake Taylor had two extra-base hits for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He homered in the fourth inning, singled in the second and fifth innings, and doubled in the ninth inning.

Josh Ganus improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Las Vegas Train Robbers. He allowed three runs over four innings. He struck out four, walked two and surrendered seven hits.

Richard Cruz-Sanchez couldnt get it done on the hill for the Las Cruces Vaqueros, taking a loss. He lasted just two innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed two runs.

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Las Vegas Train Robbers 15 Las Cruces Vaqueros 14

Jun 27 2015 12:00AM

Las Vegas Train Robbers 15 Las Cruces Vaqueros 14

This game was played on 6/27/2015 at Apodoca Park

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Caillouet leads the Las Vegas Train Robbers to 10-6 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros

Jun 26 2015 12:00AM

Friday was a great day for Jordan Caillouet, as he clubbed two home runs to carry the Las Vegas Train Robbers (14-21) to a 10-6 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (11-26) at Apodoca Park.

Kyer Vega had an impressive outing against the Las Cruces Vaqueros lineup. The Las Cruces Vaqueros managed just three hits off of Vega, who allowed no earned runs, walked three and struck out three during his four innings of work.

Jake Taylor racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He homered in the ninth inning.

Casey Hood recorded his third win of the year for the Las Vegas Train Robbers. He allowed three runs over three innings. Hood struck out one, walked one and gave up five hits.

Steven Cazares (1-3) was the games losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in three innings, walked one and struck out three.

The Las Vegas Train Robbers were sparked by Caillouet and Anthony Renz, who teamed up for five hits and five RBIs.

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Williams allows no runs to lead the Las Vegas Train Robbers past the Las Cruces Vaqueros 8-3

Jun 25 2015 12:00AM

Kyal Williams kept the Las Cruces Vaqueros (11-25) off the board during his 5 2/3 innings of work and the Las Vegas Train Robbers (13-21) beat the Las Cruces Vaqueros, 8-3.

Williams struck out four and allowed no walks and one hit.

Max Garza racked up four RBIs on four hits for the Las Vegas Train Robbers. He singled in the third, fifth, sixth, and seventh innings.

A bright spot for the Las Cruces Vaqueros in the defeat was Guadalupe Barrera, who allowed only three runs while striking out seven.

Tyler Lequire was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked none, struck out six, and allowed four runs.

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Collins hits and pitches the Las Cruces Vaqueros to 27-2 victory

Jun 24 2015 12:00AM

Casey Collins was strong at the plate and on the rubber in carrying the Las Cruces Vaqueros (11-24) to a 27-2 victory over the Las Vegas Train Robbers on Wednesday at Apodoca Park.

Collins racked up four RBIs on five hits for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He homered in the third inning, singled in the second and third innings, and doubled in the seventh inning.

Collins struck out nine, paving the way for a the Las Cruces Vaqueros win. Collins allowed two earned runs, six hits and three walks over nine innings.

Twenty-three runs in the opening three innings allowed the Las Cruces Vaqueros to easily put away the Las Vegas Train Robbers (12-21). A sacrifice fly by Albert Traxler in the first inning and an RBI single by Collins, , a three-run double by Traxler, an RBI double by Josh Cunningham, a two-run single by Derick Phillips, and an RBI single by Collins during the second inning supplied the early offense for the Las Cruces Vaqueros.

Izaiah Guerrero ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year. He allowed nine runs in 1 2/3 innings, walked three and struck out two.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros pounded the Las Vegas Train Robbers pitching, as nine hitters combined for 24 hits, 23 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

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Offenses dominate as the Las Vegas Train Robbers outscore the Las Cruces Vaqueros 16-9

Jun 24 2015 12:00AM

The bats were busy at Apodaca Park on Tuesday, and when the dust cleared the Las Vegas Train Robbers (11-20) had a 16-9 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (10-24).

The teams totaled 26 hits in the game.

Thirteen runs in the first three innings helped the Las Vegas Train Robbers blow out the Las Cruces Vaqueros. A hit by pitch, , a three-run double by Jordan Caillouet, and a groundout by Alex Miden during the first inning and an RBI single by Tyler Shannon and a two-run double by Neil Madsen in the second inning helped the Las Vegas Train Robbers put some runs on the board early.

The Las Vegas Train Robbers were led by a flawless day at the dish by Steven Taft, who went 4-4 against the Las Cruces Vaqueros pitching. He singled in the second and fourth innings and doubled in the third and sixth innings.

Miden recorded his first win of the year for the Las Vegas Train Robbers. He allowed three runs over four innings. He struck out three, walked four and surrendered three hits.

Kyle Cross was charged with his fourth loss of the year. He allowed nine runs in 1 1/3 innings, walked two and struck out none.

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Garcia helps the Las Cruces Vaqueros down the Garden City Wind 7-2

Jun 22 2015 12:00AM

Ricardo Garcia went 3-3 at the plate as the Las Cruces Vaqueros (10-23) took home a 7-2 victory over the Garden City Wind (9-24) at Apodoca Park on Monday. He singled in the second, fourth, and fifth innings.

Michael Ormseth struck out six, paving the way for a the Las Cruces Vaqueros win. Ormseth allowed one earned run on eight hits and one walk over seven innings.

It was a good day at the plate for the Garden City Winds Edgar Munoz. Munoz went 3-5, drove in one and scored one run. He tripled in the fifth inning and singled in the first and ninth innings.

Chip White pitched lights out for the Garden City Wind. The Las Cruces Vaqueros managed just one hit off of White, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four during his 2 1/3 innings of work.

Gabe Cook (2-2) took the loss for the Garden City Wind. He allowed seven runs in 4 2/3 innings, walked none and struck out four.

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The Roswell Invaders take out the Las Cruces Vaqueros with help from Martini 6-3

Jun 21 2015 12:00AM

The Roswell Invaders (16-11) beat the Las Cruces Vaqueros (6-20) 6-3 in seven innings on Tuesday at Joe Bauman Park behind Louis Martini, who went 2-3. He singled in the fourth and sixth innings.

It was a good day at the plate for the Las Cruces Vaqueros Nick Howell. Howell went 2-3, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the first inning and singled in the third inning.

Corey Lathram-Skillman got the win, running his season record to 3-3. He allowed three runs over seven innings. Lathram-Skillman struck out one, walked none and gave up eight hits.

Steven Cazares was charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed six runs in six innings, walked one and struck out seven.

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros outdone by Borowski and the White Sands Pupfish 5-2

Jun 21 2015 12:00AM

Joe Borowski went 2-3 as the White Sands Pupfish (20-12) took home a 5-2 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (9-23) at Griggs Park on Sunday. He singled in the fourth inning and doubled in the fifth inning.

Craig Gourley struck out nine, paving the way for a the White Sands Pupfish win. Gourley allowed two earned runs, six hits and one walk over eight innings.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros were led by a flawless day at the dish by Ricardo Garcia, who went 3-3 against the White Sands Pupfishs pitching. He singled in the second, fifth, and seventh innings.

Steve Cassaras was charged with the loss. He lasted just seven innings, walked two, struck out seven, and allowed four runs.

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Roswell Invaders 13 Las Cruces Vaqueros 3

Jun 20 2015 12:00AM

Roswell Invaders 13 Las Cruces Vaqueros 3

This game was played on 6/20/2015 at Apodoca Park

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros make the most of 8 hits in 8-4 victory over the Roswell Invaders

Jun 19 2015 12:00AM

Both the Las Cruces Vaqueros (9-21) and the Roswell Invaders (17-14) put runners aboard on Friday, but it was the Las Cruces Vaqueros that were able to take advantage, pulling out an 8-4 win at Apodoca Park.

Josh Cunningham racked up two RBIs on four hits for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He singled in the first, third, fourth, and sixth innings.

Casey Collins recorded his first win of the year for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He allowed four runs over seven innings. Collins struck out four, walked two and gave up 10 hits.

Ryan Calby was charged with his second loss of the year. He allowed seven runs in five innings, walked six and struck out three.

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros outdone by Olivas and the White Sands Pupfish 7-5

Jun 18 2015 12:00AM

The White Sands Pupfish (17-12) beat the Las Cruces Vaqueros (8-21) 7-5 on Thursday at Apodoca Park behind Aaron Olivas, who had two extra base hits. He doubled in the first and third innings and singled in the fifth inning.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros lineup had no answer for Joe McCarty. The Las Cruces Vaqueros managed just three hits off of the the White Sands Pupfishs pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out five during his four innings of work.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros Roberto Cuneo was perfect at the dish, going 2-2. He doubled in the fifth inning and singled in the eighth inning.

Chad Flick couldnt get it done on the bump for the Las Cruces Vaqueros, taking a loss. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out three, and allowed no runs.

The White Sands Pupfish were sparked by Olivas and Shamil Ubiera, who teamed up for six hits and two RBIs.

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Las Cruces Vaqueros 7 White Sands Pupfish 6

Jun 17 2015 12:00AM

Las Cruces Vaqueros 7 White Sands Pupfish 6

This game was played on 6/17/2015 at Apodoca Park

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros uses big second inning to beat the Roswell Invaders 8-1

Jun 16 2015 12:00AM

The Las Cruces Vaqueros (7-20) blew out the Roswell Invaders (16-12) 8-1 on Tuesday at Joe Bauman Park after pouring on five runs in the second inning.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros scored in the second on a solo home run by Derick Phillips, an error, , an RBI single by Alejandro Diaz, and.

Nick Howell went a perfect 2-2 at the plate for the Las Cruces Vaqueros.

Michael Ormseth struck out nine hitters en route to the the Las Cruces Vaqueros win. Ormseth allowed one earned run, three hits and two walks over seven innings.

Steven Romero (2-2) took the loss for the Roswell Invaders. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked four, struck out one, and allowed five runs.

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Pagano leads the Roswell Invaders to 5-1 victory thanks to 14 strikeouts

Jun 14 2015 12:00AM

An outstanding effort by Alex Pagano carried the Roswell Invaders (15-11) to a 5-1 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros on Sunday at Joe Bauman Park.

Paganos 14 strikeouts helped the Roswell Invaders to the victory. Pagano allowed one earned run, five hits and two walks over nine innings.

Danny Grauer reached base three times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the sixth inning and homered in the eighth inning.

Casey Collins (0-5) took the loss for the Las Cruces Vaqueros (6-19). He lasted just seven innings, walked two, struck out five, and allowed four runs.

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Granda helps the Roswell Invaders down the Las Cruces Vaqueros 6-3

Jun 13 2015 12:00AM

Michael Granda collected three hits as the Roswell Invaders (14-11) took home a 6-3 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (6-18) at Joe Bauman Park on Saturday. He singled in the second, third, and seventh innings.

Ryan Davis struck out eight, paving the way for a the Roswell Invaders win. Davis allowed two earned runs on seven hits and five walks over eight innings.

Josh Cunningham led the Las Cruces Vaqueros offensive threat, as he got on base three times in the game. He singled in the second inning and doubled in the eighth inning.

Kyle Cross (0-3) was the games losing pitcher. He lasted just four innings, walked two, struck out two, and allowed five runs.

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Clingaman allows no runs to lead the Santa Fe Fuego past the Las Cruces Vaqueros 12-11

Jun 11 2015 12:00AM

Briston Clingaman kept the Las Cruces Vaqueros (5-17) off the board during his five innings of work and the Santa Fe Fuego (12-7) beat the Las Cruces Vaqueros, 12-11.

Clingaman allowed three hits, one walk and struck out four.

A walk-off hit into a fielders choice by Scott Torrey gave the Santa Fe Fuego the win.

Torrey had a hot bat for the Santa Fe Fuego. Torrey went 0-0. He doubled in the second inning.

Both squads had things going at the plate, tallying 23 runs and 27 hits, including zero extra base hits. Relief pitchers got their fill of innings during the game, with the opposing managers using 10 pitchers in total.

Eddie Newton racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Santa Fe Fuego. He singled in the second inning, doubled in the fourth inning, and homered in the eighth inning.

James Taylor ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his third loss of the year. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed one run.

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The Santa Fe Fuego jump on the Las Cruces Vaqueros early and coast to 17-4 win

Jun 10 2015 12:00AM

The Santa Fe Fuego (11-7) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Las Cruces Vaqueros (5-16), recording a 17-4 victory on Wednesday at Joe Bauman Park.

With nine runs in the first three innings, the Santa Fe Fuego left no doubt about the eventual outcome. An RBI single by Eddie Newton, an RBI single by Newton, and a two-run home run by Chevas Numata during the first inning and an RBI single by Martin Guevara, an RBI single by Matt Patrone, and an RBI double by Newton in the second inning supplied the early offense for the Santa Fe Fuego.

Even in defeat, Miguel Castano played well for the Las Cruces Vaqueros.

Castano boosted his batting average thanks to a perfect 3-3 day at the plate to pace the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He homered in the eighth inning and singled in the fourth and eighth innings.

Castano pitched lights out for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. Castano held the Santa Fe Fuego hitless over two-thirds of an inning, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out one.

David Brandt racked up four RBIs on three hits for the Santa Fe Fuego. He singled in the third and eighth innings.

Alex Teal improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Santa Fe Fuego. He allowed four runs over seven innings. Teal struck out six, walked four and gave up six hits.

Kellen Quintana (0-3) was the games losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in 1 2/3 innings, walked none and struck out none.

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros get on top of the Santa Fe Fuego early but cant hang on in 6-4 loss

Jun 9 2015 12:00AM

The Las Cruces Vaqueros (5-15) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 6-4 to the Santa Fe Fuego (10-7) on Tuesday.

The Santa Fe Fuego took the lead in the sixth inning on a sacrifice fly by Matt Patrone.

Patrone racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Santa Fe Fuego. He homered in the fifth inning and singled in the eighth inning.

Alejandro Diaz racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He homered in the first inning.

Brandon Hollier got the win, running his season record to 2-0. He struck out three, walked one and surrendered three hits.

Casey Collins (0-4) was the games losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out two, and allowed five runs.

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Key at bat helps the Las Cruces Vaqueros defeat the White Sands Pupfish 10-9

Jun 8 2015 12:00AM

Blake Johnson came off the bench and never even had to swing his bat as Johnson reached on a stolen base in the seven to lead the Las Cruces Vaqueros (5-14) to a 10-9 win over the White Sands Pupfish (12-8) on Monday at Apodaca Park.

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Each team blasted the others pitching, and there were 19 total runs and 25 hits during the game. There were seven pitchers used in the game as the two managers searched for any way to finish it off.

Nick Howell led the Las Cruces Vaqueros offensive threat, as he got on base five times in the game. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He singled in the second, fourth, and fifth innings and doubled in the seventh inning.

Zack Tingen recorded his second win of the year for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. Tingen struck out none, walked one and gave up no hits.

Gary Burns ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed no runs.

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White Sands Pupfish 9 Las Cruces Vaqueros 7

Jun 7 2015 12:00AM

White Sands Pupfish 9 Las Cruces Vaqueros 7

This game was played on 6/7/2015 at Apodoca Park

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The White Sands Pupfish best the Las Cruces Vaqueros in shootout 15-8

Jun 6 2015 12:00AM

The bats were busy at Griggs Park on Saturday, and when the dust cleared the White Sands Pupfish (11-7) had a 15-8 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (4-13).

The teams totaled 30 hits in the game.

The White Sands Pupfish turned the win into a rout with six runs in the fifth. The White Sands Pupfish scored in the fifth on an RBI single by Michael Brandi, an RBI double by Brandon Burkes, a two-run triple by Wesley Wallace, an RBI triple by Aaron Nardone, and an error.

Alvin Beltre put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for the White Sands Pupfish.

Derek Meyer recorded his second win of the year for the White Sands Pupfish. He allowed four runs over five innings. He struck out none, walked three and surrendered six hits.

Michael Ormseth ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just four innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed two runs.

The White Sands Pupfish easily handled the Las Cruces Vaqueros pitching as seven hitters combined for 14 hits, 12 RBIs and 11 runs scored.

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Las Cruces Vaqueros 10 White Sands Pupfish 5

Jun 5 2015 12:00AM

Las Cruces Vaqueros 10 White Sands Pupfish 5

This game was played on 6/5/2015 at Apodoca Park

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Early boost from Hotta helps the Las Cruces Vaqueros get past the Roswell Invaders 7-4

Jun 4 2015 12:00AM

Four first-inning runs helped the Las Cruces Vaqueros (3-12) to a 7-4 win over the Roswell Invaders (9-6) at Apodoca Park on Thursday.

John Hotta racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He homered in the first inning and tripled in the third inning.

Zack Tingen improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He allowed two runs over two innings. Tingen struck out none, walked none and gave up two hits.

Shane Simpkins couldnt get it done on the bump for the Roswell Invaders, taking a loss. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked two, struck out none, and allowed four runs.

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Roswell Invaders 10 Las Cruces Vaqueros 3

Jun 3 2015 12:00AM

Roswell Invaders 10 Las Cruces Vaqueros 3

This game was played on 6/3/2015 at Apodoca Park

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Las Cruces Vaqueros 4 Alpine Cowboys 2

Jun 2 2015 12:00AM

Las Cruces Vaqueros 4 Alpine Cowboys 2

This game was played on 6/2/2015 at Apodoca Park

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Early boost from Diaz helps the Las Cruces Vaqueros get past the Alpine Cowboys 4-3

Jun 1 2015 12:00AM

The Las Cruces Vaqueros (1-11)s four first-inning runs built an early lead that helped bring home a 4-3 win over the Alpine Cowboys (9-4) on Monday at Apodoca Park.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros scored in the first on a two-run double by Alejandro Diaz, a sacrifice fly by Blake Johnson, and an RBI single by Michael Ormseth.

Diaz had two extra-base hits for the Las Cruces Vaqueros.

The Alpine Cowboys had no answer for Guadalupe Barrera, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. Barrera gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out six during his 2 1/3 innings of work.

Ormseth recorded his first win of the year for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five, walked none and surrendered five hits.

Kevin Klaess (1-1) was the games losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed four runs.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros were sparked by Diaz and Nick Howell, who teamed up for three hits and two RBIs.

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The Roswell Invaders jump on the Las Cruces Vaqueros early and coast to 13-4 win

May 31 2015 12:00AM

The Roswell Invaders (6-5) shut the door early on the Las Cruces Vaqueros (0-11), capturing a 13-4 victory on Sunday at Joe Bauman Park.

With 13 runs in the first three innings, the Roswell Invaders left no doubt about the eventual outcome. An RBI single by Danny Grauer, an RBI single by Joey Miller, an RBI single by Aaron Carman, and a three-run home run by Michael Granda during the first inning and an RBI single by Corey Lathram-Skillman in the second inning supplied the early offense for the Roswell Invaders.

Michael Morris boosted his batting average thanks to a perfect 5-5 day at the plate to pace the Roswell Invaders. He doubled in the second inning and singled in the first, third, and fourth innings.

Dan Muller racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He tripled in the second inning and singled in the fourth inning.

Ramon Martinez improved to 2-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Roswell Invaders. He allowed three runs over 1 1/3 innings. He struck out none, walked two and surrendered two hits.

Kellen Quintana ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year. He allowed six runs in one inning, walked none and struck out two.

The Roswell Invaders pounded the Las Cruces Vaqueros pitching, as six hitters combined for 17 hits, 12 RBIs and 12 runs scored.

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The Roswell Invaders make the most of 8 hits in 7-6 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros

May 30 2015 12:00AM

The Roswell Invaders (5-5) and the Las Cruces Vaqueros (0-10) each put runners in scoring position on Saturday, but the Roswell Invaders capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 7-6 win at Joe Bauman Park.

Aaron Carman had a hot bat for the Roswell Invaders. Carman went 2-3 and scored three runs. He singled in the fourth and eighth innings.

Miguel Castano racked up four RBIs on three hits for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He singled in the third and fifth innings.

Corey Lathram-Skillman got the win, running his season record to 1-1. Lathram-Skillman struck out two, walked none and gave up one hit.

James Taylor was charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just 7 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out five, and allowed five runs.

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Roberto Cuneo had two hits single in the 8th to bring in a run making it 5-2 and allowing our Las Cruces Vaqueros to pull out their first win.

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The Alpine Cowboys late runs seal 11-4 blowout over the Las Cruces Vaqueros

May 27 2015 12:00AM

The Alpine Cowboys (7-1) took home an 11-4 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (0-8) on Wednesday at Apodoca Park, fueled by four runs in the eighth inning.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros couldnt slow down Derrick Fox, who paced the Alpine Cowboys with five hits. He singled in the first, third, seventh, and ninth innings.

Kevin Klaess picked up the win for the Alpine Cowboys. Klaess pitched six innings and allowed one earned run, six hits and four walks while striking out four.

Nick Howell did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Las Cruces Vaqueros, reaching base three times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the fifth inning.

Michael Ormseth (0-1) took the loss for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He allowed nine runs in seven innings, walked two and struck out eight.

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Borowski helps the White Sands Pupfish down the Las Cruces Vaqueros 8-6

May 27 2015 12:00AM

Joe Borowski went 2-3 and hit a home run, helping the White Sands Pupfish (6-0) to an 8-6 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (0-7) on Saturday at Joe Bauman Park. He homered in the second inning and singled in the sixth inning.

Despite the loss, the Las Cruces Vaqueros Guadalupe Barrera dominated the White Sands Pupfishs batters, giving up one run and striking out five.

Kyle Cross was solid at the plate for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. Cross went 3-4 and scored one run. He singled in the third, fourth, and eighth innings.

Derek Meyer recorded his first win of the year for the White Sands Pupfish. Meyer struck out none, walked none and gave up one hit.

Walby Oniel-Hiraldo (0-1) took the loss for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He lasted just zero innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed four runs.

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Fox helps the Alpine Cowboys down the Las Cruces Vaqueros 8-4

May 26 2015 12:00AM

Derrick Fox collected three hits as the Alpine Cowboys (5-1) took home an 8-4 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (0-5) at Apodoca Park on Monday. He doubled in the first inning and singled in the third and ninth innings.

Josh Cruse picked up the win for the Alpine Cowboys. Cruse pitched seven innings and allowed two earned runs, five hits and two walks while striking out four.

Nick Howell got on base two times in the game for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He scored one run and had one RBI. He tripled in the ninth inning.

James Taylor was charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed six runs in seven innings, walked one and struck out eight.

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros outdone by Gervais and the Alpine Cowboys 7-6

May 26 2015 12:00AM

Dalton Gervais went 2-4, helping the Alpine Cowboys (6-1) to a 7-6 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (0-7) on Tuesday at Apodoca Park. He singled in the third and ninth innings.

Nick Howell reached base three times. He doubled in the first inning.

Steven Johnson recorded his third win of the year for the Alpine Cowboys. He allowed one run over 2 2/3 innings. He struck out two, walked two and surrendered three hits.

Kellen Quintana was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed five runs.

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros outdone by Smith and the Alpine Cowboys 8-5

May 25 2015 12:00AM

Riley Smith collected four hits, helping the Alpine Cowboys (4-1) to an 8-5 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (0-4) on Sunday at Apodoca Park. He singled in the third, fifth, seventh, and eighth innings.

Steven Johnson pitched lights out for the Alpine Cowboys. The Las Cruces Vaqueros managed just one hit off of the the Alpine Cowboys pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his two innings of work.

Casey Collins held the Alpine Cowboys scoreless for six innings. Collins allowed seven hits, one walk and struck out three.

Kyle Cross (0-1) was the games losing pitcher. He lasted just two innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed four runs.

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The White Sands Pupfish get late runs to finish off the Las Cruces Vaqueros 12-5

May 22 2015 12:00AM

The White Sands Pupfish (3-0) took home a 12-5 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (0-3) on Friday at Apodaca Park, fueled by six runs in the eighth inning.

The White Sands Pupfish scored in the eighth on an RBI double by Mike Brandi, a sacrifice fly by Ben Lott, an RBI single by Alvin Beltre, an RBI single by Ritchie Sunija, a sacrifice fly by Aaron Olivas, and a hit by pitch.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros jumped out to an early lead, but they were unable to hang on. The Las Cruces Vaqueros were up until the eighth inning, but the White Sands Pupfish had other plans for the final outcome, taking the lead back on an RBI single by Beltre.

Olivas racked up two RBIs on three hits for the White Sands Pupfish.

Joe McCarty pitched lights out for the White Sands Pupfish. McCarty gave up just two hits, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three during his 2 2/3 innings of work.

Steven Wisser got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He struck out two, walked one and surrendered two hits.

Guadalupe Barrera (0-2) took the loss for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed two runs.

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The White Sands Pupfish score early and often in 16-1 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros

May 21 2015 12:00AM

The White Sands Pupfish (1-0) continued to pile up the runs on Wednesday, scoring five runs in the last three innings, en route to an easy 16-1 win over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (0-1) at Griggs Park.

The White Sands Pupfish scored six runs in the sixth on the White Sands Pupfish scored in the sixth on , , a fielders choice, a two-run double by Wes Wallace, and an RBI single by Jacob Anderson.

Wallace racked up four RBIs on two hits for the White Sands Pupfish.

The White Sands Pupfish relied on Cameron Powers to eat up innings en route to the win. Powers pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run, three hits and no walks while striking out three.

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

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The White Sands Pupfish take out the Las Cruces Vaqueros with help from Charkowsky 10-6

May 21 2015 12:00AM

Will Charkowsky had three RBIs, sparking the White Sands Pupfish (2-0) to a 10-6 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros (0-2) on Wednesday at Griggs Park. He singled in the second and fourth innings and tripled in the seventh inning.

Alex Embler had an impressive outing against the Las Cruces Vaqueros lineup. The Las Cruces Vaqueros managed just two hits off of Embler, who allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out four during his four innings of work.

A bright spot for the Las Cruces Vaqueros in the defeat was James Taylor, who allowed only three runs while striking out 11.

Rigoberto Michael boosted his batting average thanks to a perfect 4-4 day at the plate to pace the Las Cruces Vaqueros. He singled in the first, second, sixth, and eighth innings.

Guadalupe Barrera was charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed seven runs in two innings, walked one and struck out four.

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Las Cruces Vaqueros release their 2015 Hats

Feb 20 2015 12:00AM

The Las Cruces Vaqueros are proud t

The Las Cruces Vaqueros are proud to release their 2015 game hats. The Hats are flex fit by Zephyr and feature raised seem LC and Vaquero man on front of hats. The side of hat has New Mexico Flag and Pecos League Logo. The Back of hat has High Desert Brewery Logo. The hats are available online in the Vaqueros eStore at the following location: (http://www.lascrucesvaqueros.com/vaqueros.asp?page=14&store_id=1310&country=&team_price=)

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Las Cruces Vaqueros release their 2015 Schedule

Jan 8 2015 12:00AM

The Las Cruces Vaqueros have releas

The Las Cruces Vaqueros have released their 2015 schedule. Excitement is high for the Vaqueros in 2015 as they will hold Spring Training in Alamogordo with familiar foes the White Sands Pupfish and the Roswell Invaders. Below is a breakdown of their 70 game season in 71 days:

• The Vaqueros open the season in Alpine where the franchise began five years ago with a four game series with the Alpine Cowboys. The Alpine Cowboys beat the Vaqueros in the Championship series of 2012 which was the last time Las Cruces had a team in the Pecos League. The Cowboys are defending Pecos League Southern Division Champions.
• The Vaqueros home opener is May 24, they play home and home series with White Sands through the 27th.
• The Vaqueros then end the month and the Southern Division rotation by hosting the Roswell Invaders in Apodoca Park.
• The Vaqueros begin the month of June with their longest road trip. The Vaqueros play Santa Fe for four games in the Capital City before playing four games in Colorado against Trinidad.
• The Vaqueros return home for eight games against Alpine and Roswell at home before ending the Southern Division rotation with a home and home with White Sands.
• The Vaqueros host both Taos and Las Vegas for a total of eight games before going to Alpine for the final time of the year.
• The Vaqueros and White Sands split home and home for the 4th of July.
• The Vaqueros finish the season playing at Roswell, home for Alpine and home and home with White Sands before going to Roswell for six games.
• Playoffs will be at the conclusion of the season in the higher seed of the Southern Division.

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