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In January 2012 the construction cr

In January 2012 the construction crew will begin construction on Apodoca Park. Gone will be the famous 1970"s orange and green racetrack structure that Las Crucens have grown accustomed to. The replacement will be three more sections of bleachers comparable to what the Vaqueros had last season. The project must be ready for March 15th which is City of Las Cruces Deadline for the High Schools. 2012 will mark the final year that the Las Cruces Public School District will play at Apodoca Park. Currently, the Las Cruces Public School District is in final process of building their own baseball complex near the field of dreams set to open in 2013. This will leave the Vaqueros as the only tenant of Apodoca Park. The City of Las Cruces has also completely redone the playing surface. The infield was completely regraded, the mound was removed and the grass has been overseeded. Other visible improvements will be an extended on deck circle with field turf. Also included is a warning track that extends further into the field of play to allow better grass coverage. The homeplate will have the Petco Park San Diego Padres look with a homeplate cutout as opposed to a tradition circle. This look had been applied in 2008 and 2009. Phillip Flores, Mark Johnston and Rudy Trevino are the leaders of the project and it has Vaqueros fans as excited as ever. They will have the best facility in the league and seating for around 750. Current pictures of Apodoca Park can be viewed here.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros released th

The Las Cruces Vaqueros released their new look for 2012 season. The Vaqueros will don Royal Blue Jerseys with Gold Numbers and white letters. The Vaqueros will also wear solid Royal Blue Hats. The Vaqueros Jerseys will include sponsor patches from The Land of Enchantment, IHOP, Dr Shelley Eye Center, The Pecos League and the Las Cruces Sun News. The Vaqueros will finally goto Grey Pants on the road for the 2012 season. It is time to get with the rest of the baseball world, the Vaqueros exclusively worn Powder and White in their first two seasons.

Gone are the Powder Blue Jerseys and pinwheel hats. The Vaqueros might wear powder blue pants in special event dates.

Fans got to voice their opinion in a recent article in the Las Cruces Sun News and on the Vaqueros Facebook Page. We would like to thank our fans as we received a large number of responses.

The Vaqueros are excited and looking forward to getting the season started.

2011 Season recap Las Cruces Vaquer

2011 Season recap Las Cruces Vaqueros-For the 2nd year in the row the Las Cruces Vaqueros had alot of bright spots but ended the season on a low note. Las Cruces entered the Pecos League as one of two charter cities along with the Alpine Cowboys. The Vaqueros got hammered in an exhibition game with the Diablos 21-10 despite leading 6-5 in the game. Las Cruces ran off to a first place start but it was deceiving 8 of their wins were against Carlsbad. The Vaqueros swept Alpine in Alpine and looked in the drivers seat after June 7th. They had a 3 game lead. Then things got odd for the Vaqueros they played Ruidoso eight games in a row where they swept Ruidoso in Las Cruces 4 games and lost all 4 games in Ruidoso. After this the wheels began to fall off the wagon. White Sands swept three games from Las Cruces including a real close 19-18 game. Then the Vaqueros lost two more games to Carlsbad in a row at home. Alpine swept Las Cruces in Las Cruces. Las Cruces finished out July on a see-saw note winning and losing games. The Vaqueros clearly had the best offense in the league. The attendence was so bad it forced the team to reduce salaries in half, the Vaqueros were averaging nearly 1/3 of the fans from the 2010 season. The limited grandstand seating was the primary problem. There was no where to sit. The Vaqueros season come down to a 4 game series with Alpine, they had to win the series and they split the series heads up. Alpine had a 1-1/2 game lead entering the final series. Las Cruces would have had to sweep Roswell to get help. Luckily for the Vaqueros the Roswell Invaders were going to rest their entire staff for the playoffs and the Vaqueros swept the first three games. Roswell re-injected their starters for the 4th and deciding game and beat Las Cruces 12-1. Ending the Vaqueros season and allowing Alpine to advance to the playoffs. The Vaqueros were the only salaried team not to make the playoffs. The Vaqueros continued to send their best players to the United League/North American League and it left the team with no depth when it mattered. The Vaqueros choose to send their key players up to higher leagues before the trade deadline (Sean Keeler, Clint Stroud, Kyle Boggio, Steve Detweiller and Gerardo Caceres). The Vaqueros had no payroll and no depth behind these players and were at major disadvantage.

The Vaqueros had a great offensive team if not the best offensive team in the Pecos League

Clint Stroud joined the team May 29 after being released from the Frontier League and hit 15 home runs and .365 average, he was the best offensive player in the Pecos League
Harry Williams hit .368 and was with the team from start to finish with .368 average
Henry Fuentes hit 13 home runs and almost made El Paso"s team in Spring Training.
colt Loehrs hit .429 in the last 11 games of the season
Rob Hermann hit .368 and was the teams catcher
Mitch Saum was hurt but hit three home runs in a game and would have had a great season.
Luis Carreras was by far the teams best starter, he threw 60 innings with a 5.40 ERA. He gave the team a quality start every outing.
Sean Keeler was a major spark plug when he was with the Vaqueros he kept going back and forth from the Frontier League to the American Association to the United League, he somehow was around long enough to throw 32.2 innings

The Vaqueros were every free agents choice when coming to the Pecos League, with best playing surface in league and best city. However alot of players were unhappy with the way the team was ran.

Negatives
Too many to list-The Vaqueros had more problems then positives. Fans were cautious to jump into the Pecos League after the CBL had ended the season two weeks early. But all problems stemmed from almost no community support and attendence. The Vaqueros attempted to hire local Mayfield Coach Miguel Gomez to help garner community support. But the fans didn"t come at all. The biggest attendence was the firefighters community game where there were close to 350 fans. 2010 General Manager Holly McWatters made numerous false promises to the business community and local fans and cost the Vaqueros badly in sponsorship and at the gate. The Vaqueros were doomed from day 1. Holly was removed in the middle of the 2010 season after she attempted to take the Vaqueros to join the United League in the middle of the season. Local businesses told the Vaqueros they were very unhappy with an El Paso Staff running a Las Cruces Team. The majority of the 2010 sponsors did not renew. Several of the checks the Vaqueros did get from sponsors were NSF. Miguel Gomez and his staff did the best they could with the resources they had. Even with very little travel in the Pecos League there was no financial support for the Vaqueros and something had to give. The salary of the players was what was slashed. It was uphill with salary problems from players. The organization of the team was the major problem, no one knew who was doing what. The Vaqueros weren"t sure they were going to be able to play until almost May 1 due to the Grandstand Problems. The Vaqueros were involved in several fights, their players continued to charge out of the dugout without any control. Their scorekeeper and head statiscian got into a fight with Ruidoso Osos manager Kevin Griffin. Team owner Andrew Dunn quickly recognized there was a problem when 89 people showed up for a home game with the Diablos.

Positives
Las Cruces made it through the season in a much more stable league and they have an entire off season with a good general manager and sales staff to prepare for the 2012 season. The grandstands are also going to expanded to triple the capacity of 2012 and ready by March 15th. Clint Stroud had a great year, Steve Detweiller got called up to the Can-Am League. Several other players got called up to other leagues. The Vaqueros Golf Tournament was a huge success. The Vaqueros found out who their die hard fans were. Miguel Salcedo taking over team operations was by far the best move the team made. The Vaqueros are committing the City of Las Cruces for five years with the money the City of Las Cruces has put into Apodoca Park the upside the Vaqueros could be the best team in the Pecos League or the worst only time will tell.

The Vaqueros are abandoning their Baby Blue Look for Royal Blue. Casey Dill is their new manager and will be building team from ground up. The City of Las Cruces is in process of rebuilding the grandstands at Apodoca Park. 2012 will be a statement year for the fans in Las Cruces. The Vaqueros operation is coming together nicely for the 2012 season and they have no where to go but up. The Pecos League will be more competitive but if the biggest city in the Pecos League can just match the attendence of Roswell and Alamogordo then the Vaqueros will live in the top of the standings.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros will not we

The Las Cruces Vaqueros will not wear their traditional Powder Blue Uniforms in year three. The team will either wear Gold or Royal Blue with solid Blue Hats or Navy Hats. Also gone are the pinwheel hats which might have been the worst idea in the history of team
A select group of 15 people in Las Cruces were given these questions
#1 Would you prefer uniform tops to be Royal Blue or Gold..

#2 Do you prefer the team to continue wearing Powder Blue Pants or go with white and grey

#3 Do you prefer the State of New Mexico Flag to remain on the jerseys or the city of Las Cruces (Crosses) Logo to replace the flag.

#4 Do you prefer the hats Royal Blue or Navy?

#5 Do you prefer solid numbers or transparent numbers?

Roswell Uses Six Run Fourth to Defeat Las Cruces

Aug 10 2011 12:00AM

August 10 2011 The Roswell Invaders

August 10 2011 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 12-1 after collecting 13 hits and scoring in four innings. Las Cruces finished with 10 hits but managed only one run, which came in the first inning. Both teams scored once in the opening frame before Roswell moved ahead with three runs in the third.

Roswell broke the game open with six runs in the fourth inning, taking a 10-1 lead. The Invaders added two runs in the seventh and held Las Cruces scoreless over the final eight innings. Roswell hit three home runs, with Clifton Thomas, Mike Mooney and Bo Bell each leaving the yard.

Thomas went 3-for-3 with a home run, triple, three runs and three RBI. Josh Cakebread collected four hits in five at-bats, scored twice and drove in a run. Mooney added a home run and three RBI, while Adrian Martinez had two hits and two RBI. Brian Ramirez and Bell each contributed a hit and an RBI.

Dakota Loufenberg earned the win after allowing one run on three hits with three strikeouts in two innings. Roswells bullpen combined to pitch seven scoreless innings, with Yoshinori Machida working three innings and allowing four hits while striking out two. Luis Carreras took the loss for Las Cruces after surrendering 10 runs on 11 hits in 3.2 innings.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Roll Past Roswell Invaders 10-3

Aug 9 2011 12:00AM

August 9 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquer

August 9 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros scored in each of the first five innings and defeated the Roswell Invaders 10-3. Las Cruces finished with eight hits and took advantage of two Roswell errors, while the Invaders collected 10 hits but scored all three of their runs in the eighth inning.

Las Cruces opened the game with three runs in the first inning without a hit, using walks, a wild pitch, a passed ball and a Roswell error. The Vaqueros added three runs in the third, three more in the fourth and one in the fifth to build a 10-0 lead. Dan Pembrooke hit a home run in the fourth inning and finished with one hit and four RBI. Harry Williams Jr. scored three runs, drove in one and drew three walks, while Juan F. Martinez had two hits and one RBI. Colt Loehrs also had two hits and stole two bases.

Roswells offense was led by Mooney, M., who went 4-for-5, and Clint Stottlemyre, who hit a home run and drove in three runs. Jake Bruns, Adrian Martinez and Williams Jr., E. also recorded multiple-base hits for the Invaders, who scored three times in the eighth on three hits.

Josh Walker earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing four hits and no runs in five innings. He walked two and struck out five. Joe Haumacher, Thomas Romero and Raphael Anzola each worked a scoreless inning, while Joshua Barnhart allowed three runs in the eighth. Roswell starter Andrew Pomazon took the loss after giving up nine runs, seven earned, on six hits in four innings with six walks and three strikeouts.

Roswell Invaders Roll Past Las Cruces 10-3

Aug 8 2011 12:00AM

August 8 2011 The Roswell Invaders

August 8 2011 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 10-3, scoring in five different innings and finishing with a 14-hit attack. Las Cruces collected six hits and committed no errors, while Roswell also played errorless baseball.

Roswell took control with two runs in the second and third innings before adding three in the fifth and two in the sixth. Clifton Thomas delivered a two-run home run in the fifth and finished with two hits and two RBI. Josh Cakebread went 4-for-5 with three RBI, Kevin Hoef had three hits and two doubles, and Joey Friedman added two hits and four RBI. Roswell scored once in the ninth to complete the scoring.

Mike McCravey earned the victory with a complete-game performance, allowing six hits and three earned runs while walking one and striking out seven over nine innings. Josh Spicer took the loss for Las Cruces after allowing four runs in three innings. The Vaqueros scored twice in the seventh and once in the ninth, but could not overcome Roswell�s early offensive lead.

Las Cruces Rout Roswell 17-5

Aug 7 2011 12:00AM

August 7 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquer

August 7 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros scored in seven of the first eight innings and defeated the Roswell Invaders 17-5. Las Cruces finished with 14 hits and no errors while Roswell collected nine hits and also played errorless baseball.

Las Cruces built a 5-0 lead through five innings with one run in the first and two runs apiece in the fourth and fifth. The Vaqueros broke the game open with four runs in the sixth two in the seventh and six in the eighth. Roswell scored once in each of the sixth and seventh innings two runs in the eighth and one in the ninth.

Mike Duckworth went 4-for-4 with four runs scored and one RBI for Las Cruces. Dan Pembrooke added two hits three runs and three RBI including a home run while Henry Fuentes hit a two-run homer and finished with two hits two runs and two RBI. Juan F. Martinez contributed two hits and three RBI and Rob Herrmann drove in three runs.

Mark Larini earned the win after allowing four runs on eight hits in eight innings. He walked three and struck out three. Wally Goodline took the loss for Roswell after giving up nine runs eight earned on nine hits in five innings with four walks and two strikeouts.

Las Cruces Vaqueros 7 Alpine Cowboys 2

Aug 6 2011 12:00AM

Las Cruces Vaqueros 7 Alpine Cowboy

Las Cruces Vaqueros 7 Alpine Cowboys 2

This game was played on 8/6/2011 at Apodoca Park

Las Cruces Vaqueros Hold Off Alpine Cowboys 10-9

Aug 6 2011 12:00AM

August 6 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquer

August 6 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros held off the Alpine Cowboys 10-9 after Alpine mounted a late comeback. Las Cruces scored six runs in the third inning, added two in the fourth and two in the eighth to finish with 10 runs on eight hits. Alpine collected 14 hits and scored in five different innings but could not complete the rally.

Clint Stroud led Las Cruces with two hits, three runs and three RBI, including a home run. Harry Williams Jr. and Dan Pembrooke each drove in three runs, with Williams also hitting a home run and Pembrooke adding one of his own. Juan F. Martinez homered and finished with one RBI. For Alpine, Nick Ochoa went 3-for-4 with two runs, one RBI and a double, while Andrew Riddick hit a home run and drove in a run.

Drew Cavender earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing four runs on eight hits in four innings, with three walks and three strikeouts. Raphael Anzola recorded the save despite allowing two runs on two hits in the ninth. Alpine starter Kevin Foeman took the loss, surrendering seven runs on four hits in three innings while walking six and striking out two.

Alpine Cowboys Rally Past Las Cruces 10-6

Aug 4 2011 12:00AM

August 4 2011 The Alpine Cowboys ov

August 4 2011 The Alpine Cowboys overcame a six-run fifth inning by the Las Cruces Vaqueros to earn a 10-6 victory. Alpine outhit Las Cruces 13-12 and scored in six different innings, including a three-run ninth that secured the win. The Vaqueros committed one error while Alpine finished without an error.

Nick Ochoa led Alpine with three hits, three RBI and two runs, including a home run and a double. Jason Simone and Javier Arrieta each added three hits, while Kyle Wells hit a home run and drove in two runs. Alpine took an early 3-0 lead before Las Cruces scored six times in the fifth, but the Cowboys answered with two runs in the sixth and added single runs in the seventh and eighth to move ahead before their final three-run burst.

Bryant Asnicar earned the victory after allowing one hit and no runs in two innings, striking out three and walking one. Doug McIntyre also worked 1.2 scoreless innings for Alpine, while Steve Merslich recorded two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning. Leo Madrid allowed five runs on seven hits over six innings for Las Cruces, and Thomas Romero was charged with the loss after permitting two runs in two innings.

Alpine Cowboys Edge Vaqueros in 10 Innings

Aug 3 2011 12:00AM

August 3 2011 The Alpine Cowboys de

August 3 2011 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 4-3 in 10 innings. Alpine scored twice in the fourth inning, added a run in the seventh and broke a 3-3 tie with one run in the 10th. Las Cruces scored once in the third and twice in the seventh.

Jason Simone led Alpine�s 13-hit attack with three hits in five at-bats. Nick Ochoa and Zach Welch each had two hits, while Welch and James Kono drove in a run apiece. Eric Garcia added a pinch-hit RBI double, and Andrew Riddick scored twice while reaching base on two walks.

Clint Stroud supplied Las Cruces� key offense with a two-run home run, his 13th of the season. Rob Herrmann added two hits and an RBI, while J.T. Putt and Justin Lucero also collected two hits each. The Vaqueros finished with nine hits and left five runners on base.

Brian Hobbs earned the win for Alpine after allowing two hits and no runs over two innings while striking out four. Scott Shimek worked the first seven innings and allowed three earned runs on four hits with four strikeouts. Las Cruces starter Josh Walker allowed three earned runs on 11 hits in seven innings and struck out nine, while Raphael Anzola took the loss after allowing Alpine�s winning run in the 10th.

White Sands Powers Past Las Cruces 13-8

Jul 30 2011 12:00AM

July 30 2011 The White Sands Pupfis

July 30 2011 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 13-8 at Apodaca Park, scoring 19 hits and overcoming a seven-run sixth inning by Las Cruces. White Sands built an early 5-0 lead through five innings, then added four runs in both the seventh and eighth innings to pull away. Las Cruces scored its other run in the ninth. Ernie Munoz led the Pupfish with four hits, four runs, two RBIs and a home run. Chad Bisnette added three hits and drove in six runs, while Ruben Sanchez and Cody Collins each collected three hits. White Sands also received a solo home run from Bisnette. J.T. Putt paced Las Cruces with two hits, two runs, three RBIs and a home run, while Henry Fuentes, Clint Stroud, Harry Williams Jr. and Colt Loehrs also had two hits apiece. Beau Jolly earned the win for White Sands after allowing two runs on five hits with three walks and four strikeouts over five innings. Las Cruces starter Luis Carreras allowed seven runs on 13 hits in six innings. White Sands finished with 19 hits and no errors, while Las Cruces had 12 hits and one error.

White Sands Pupfish Cruise Past Las Cruces 10-2

Jul 29 2011 12:00AM

July 29 2011 The White Sands Pupfis

July 29 2011 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 10-2, outhitting Las Cruces 12-7 at Griggs Park. White Sands took control with five runs in the first inning and added three more in the second before scoring twice in the sixth. Las Cruces scored once in the second and once in the sixth, but could not close the gap.

Ruben Sanchez led the Pupfish offense with three hits and two RBI. Tim Rotola went 2-for-4 with a triple, two runs and one RBI, while Cody Collins added two hits and two RBI. Ernie Munoz, Brandon Kendricks, Chris De Biasi and Brett Mendoza also drove in runs for White Sands. Las Cruces received two hits each from Colt Loehrs and Rob Herrmann.

Jake Ramsey earned the win after allowing five hits and two runs, one earned, in six innings. He walked three and struck out four. Loren Lauver worked two scoreless innings and Greg Denton added a scoreless ninth. Mark Larini took the loss after surrendering five runs on five hits in one-third of an inning, while Juan Medina allowed five runs, three earned, in 4.2 innings.

White Sands Pupfish Defeat Las Cruces 10-6

Jul 28 2011 12:00AM

July 28 2011 The White Sands Pupfis

July 28 2011 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 10-6 at Apodaca Park. White Sands collected 12 hits and scored in four innings, while Las Cruces finished with 11 hits and two errors.

The Pupfish took control with two runs in the third inning and two more in the fourth before adding three in the fifth to build a 7-2 lead. White Sands scored three times in the eighth, offsetting a three-run Las Cruces inning, and the Vaqueros added one run in the ninth before the Pupfish closed out the victory.

Brett Mendoza led White Sands with three hits, two runs and three RBIs. Ruben Sanchez and Jamaal Jackson each drove in two runs, while Chad Bisnette had two hits and an RBI. Ryan Pembroke scored twice and collected two hits. Las Cruces received two hits each from Clint Stroud, Harry Williams Jr. and Colt Loehrs, while Henry Fuentes hit a solo home run and finished with a hit, a run and an RBI.

Chris Anklem earned the win for White Sands after allowing seven hits and two earned runs in seven innings. He walked two and struck out eight. Drew Cavender took the loss for Las Cruces, surrendering seven runs, six earned, on seven hits in four innings. Andrew Riddick and Jacob McBride completed the Pupfish pitching effort.

Vaqueros Use Two Homers to Beat Pupfish 8-2

Jul 27 2011 12:00AM

July 27 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

July 27 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the White Sands Pupfish 8-2 behind a 13-hit attack at Griggs Park. Las Cruces scored in six of the eight innings shown, including three runs in the seventh, and held White Sands scoreless until the Pupfish scored twice in the eighth. The Vaqueros finished with one error while White Sands committed one.

Juan F. Martinez went 2-for-5 with four RBI and two runs for Las Cruces. Clint Stroud added a solo home run and two RBI, while James Lilley also homered and drove in a run. Henry Fuentes collected three hits, including a double and two triples, and scored three times. Harry Williams Jr. and Dan Pembrooke each added two hits.

Josh Walker earned the win after allowing one hit and no runs over seven innings. He walked three and struck out eight. Thomas Romero pitched the eighth and allowed two runs on three hits with one walk.

Matt Atkins took the loss for White Sands after allowing two runs on six hits in four innings. Ryan Torrey surrendered five runs on five hits in 2 2/3 innings, while T. McCoy allowed one run in two-thirds of an inning. White Sands managed four hits overall, with Jamaal Jackson recording two hits and a double.

This afternoon"s game in Ruidoso be

This afternoon"s game in Ruidoso between the Las Cruces Vaqueros and the Ruidoso Osos at White Mountain Park. The game will be made up tommorow as a doubleheader. Start time will be 1:05, it will be two seven inning games. This is a crucial series that could determine playoff position. Currently Las Cruces is in 4th place with a 29 and 25 record. Ruidoso is in 3rd place with a record of 31 and 22. The Alpine Cowboys are in 5ht place with a record of 27 and 27.

Ruidoso Osos Edge Las Cruces Vaqueros in 10 Innings

Jul 21 2011 12:00AM

July 21 2011 The Ruidoso Osos defea

July 21 2011 The Ruidoso Osos defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 6-5 in 10 innings. Ruidoso collected nine hits and overcame a five-run performance by Las Cruces, which finished with eight hits and committed six errors compared with one for the Osos.

Las Cruces scored twice in the first inning and added single runs in the fourth seventh and eighth. Ruidoso answered with one run in the second third fifth and seventh innings before tying the game with a run in the ninth and scoring the deciding run in the 10th.

Drew Peterson led Ruidoso with two hits and two runs, while Anthony Phillips added two hits and a run. Eddie Browne scored twice, drove in a run and drew two walks. Las Cruces received two hits and an RBI from Clint Stroud, two hits from J.T. Putt, and two hits and an RBI from Rob Herrmann. Putt had three doubles in the game.

Mike Devito earned the win after pitching a scoreless 10th inning with two strikeouts. Cortney Nelson worked 6.2 innings for Ruidoso, allowing seven hits and four runs while striking out five. Mark Larini pitched 6.2 innings for Las Cruces and allowed seven hits and four runs, two earned, while Brandon Kelley took the loss after recording one out and allowing one run and three walks.

Osos Use Three Run Eighth to Defeat Vaqueros

Jul 20 2011 12:00AM

July 20 2011 The Ruidoso Osos defea

July 20 2011 The Ruidoso Osos defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 6-2. Ruidoso scored in the second and third innings before breaking open a close game with three runs in the eighth. Las Cruces scored once in the seventh and once in the ninth but could not complete the comeback.

Kip Masuda led the Osos offensively, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Anthony Phillips added an RBI and Chris Davis drove in a run. Ruidoso finished with eight hits, while Drew Peterson had two hits and Case Rigby and Chris Juarez each added one.

Alan Gatz earned the win after holding Las Cruces scoreless on five hits over six innings. He walked two and struck out five. Andrew Plotkin allowed one run over two innings, and Mike Devito gave up one run in the ninth while striking out two.

Juan Medina took the loss for Las Cruces despite pitching a complete eight innings. He allowed six runs on eight hits with three walks and four strikeouts. Juan F. Martinez paced the Vaqueros with three hits and an RBI, while Henry Fuentes collected two hits. Las Cruces totaled 10 hits in the loss.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Beat Alpine Cowboys 5-2 July 19 2011

Jul 19 2011 12:00AM

July 19 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

July 19 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Alpine Cowboys 5-2 at Kokernot Field, using a three-run third inning and adding single runs in the sixth and seventh. Alpine scored once in the second and fifth innings but was held scoreless over the final two frames. Las Cruces finished with eight hits while Alpine collected five.

Henry Fuentes homered and drove in a run for Las Cruces, while Juan F. Martinez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and Clint Stroud added three hits and an RBI. J.T. Putt also drove in a run, and Justin Lucero and Rob Herrmann each scored. Alpines Jason Simone recorded the teams lone RBI, and Nick Ochoa had a double.

Thomas Romero earned the win after allowing four hits and two earned runs in five innings, with four walks and one strikeout. Brandon Kelley worked two scoreless innings and allowed one hit to earn the save. Alpine starter Kevin Foeman took the loss after giving up six hits and four runs, three earned, in six innings while striking out six. Brian Hobbs struck out three in a scoreless inning of relief for the Cowboys.

Alpine Cowboys Rally Past Las Cruces Vaqueros 6-4

Jul 19 2011 12:00AM

July 19 2011 The Alpine Cowboys ove

July 19 2011 The Alpine Cowboys overcame an early deficit to defeat the Las Cruces Vaqueros 6-4 at Kokernot Field. Alpine scored six runs on five hits without committing an error, while Las Cruces finished with 11 hits and no errors.

Las Cruces took a 2-0 lead in the second inning and added two more runs in the fourth. Alpine answered with two runs in the third before breaking the game open with a four-run fifth inning. Jason Simone went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a walk, while Kyle Wells, Giorgio Fuda and Mike Marion each drove in a run. Javier Arrieta scored twice and Cody Jones scored twice for Alpine.

Henry Fuentes, Clint Stroud, Mitch Saum and Rob Herrmann each collected two hits for Las Cruces. Stroud drove in two runs, while Fuentes and Herrmann each added an RBI. Juan F. Martinez contributed a double, as did Stroud and Saum.

Thomas Meager earned the win for Alpine after allowing four runs on eight hits in five innings, striking out nine and walking two. Bryant Asnicar worked 1.2 scoreless innings with one strikeout, and Brian Hobbs recorded the save with a scoreless ninth of an inning. Las Cruces starter Jorge Crespo took the loss after giving up five runs in 4.1 innings, and Mike Duckworth allowed one run in 1.2 innings.

Las Cruces Holds Off Alpine 5-4

Jul 18 2011 12:00AM

July 18 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

July 18 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Alpine Cowboys 5-4 after building an early lead and holding off a late Alpine rally. Las Cruces scored once in the first inning and twice in the second to take a 3-0 advantage, then added two runs in the sixth. Alpine answered with two runs in the fourth, one in the fifth and one in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.

Juan F. Martinez led Las Cruces with three hits in four at-bats and scored once. J.T. Putt scored twice, while Steve Vranau, Justin Lucero and Rob Herrmann also scored. Herrmann added Las Cruces� only extra-base hit with a double. Alpine received two-hit games from Kyle Wells, David Valesente and James Kono. Wells and Valesente each drove in a run, and Zach Welch also had an RBI.

Brandon Veronee worked seven innings for Las Cruces, allowing five hits and three runs, one earned, while striking out four and walking two. Mike Duckworth pitched the final two innings for the save, allowing four hits and one run. The game information lists Andy Watson as the winning pitcher, while Greg Denton was listed as Alpine�s losing pitcher. Bryant Asnicar struck out three in 2 2/3 scoreless innings for Alpine.

Roswell Invaders Hold Off Las Cruces 4-2

Jul 16 2011 12:00AM

July 16 2011 The Roswell Invaders d

July 16 2011 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 4-2, scoring in three separate innings and limiting the Vaqueros to three hits. Roswell took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, added another run in the third and scored its final run in the fifth. Las Cruces answered with two runs in the fourth but could not complete the comeback.

Roswell collected four hits, with Clifton Thomas, Justin Uribe, Matt Palko and Mooney M. each recording one. Thomas scored once and reached base twice, while Palko went 1-for-2 with an RBI and two walks. Uribe also drove in a run, and Jake Bruns and Brian Ramirez each contributed an RBI.

Las Cruces managed three hits, including singles by Juan F. Martinez, J.T. Putt and Rob Herrmann. Putt drove in the Vaqueros only RBI, while Harry Williams Jr. and James Lilley scored the teams two runs. Roswell committed one error and Las Cruces also made one error.

Josh Grady worked four innings for Roswell, allowing two runs, one earned, on two hits while striking out seven. Issac Hernandez followed with three scoreless innings, giving up one hit and striking out three to earn the save. The game information credited Alberto Montes with the win, while Joe Haumacher was charged with the loss after allowing three runs on three hits in three innings.

Vaqueros Use Early Lead to Defeat Invaders 6-2

Jul 16 2011 12:00AM

July 16 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

July 16 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Roswell Invaders 6-2 at Apodaca Park. Las Cruces collected 12 hits and scored in the first, second and third innings to build a 5-0 lead, then added another run in the sixth. Roswell answered with one run in the fifth and one in the seventh but finished with five hits.

Clint Stroud went 3-for-3 with two runs for Las Cruces, while Mitch Saum also collected three hits. James Lilley and J.T. Putt each hit a home run and drove in two runs, and Harry Williams Jr. added a hit, a run and an RBI. Rob Herrmann also contributed an RBI for the Vaqueros.

Mark Larini earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing two runs on five hits in 6.2 innings. He struck out five and walked four before Mike Duckworth recorded the final out. Roswell starter Reed Brown took the loss, surrendering six runs on 12 hits in six innings while striking out three.

Vaqueros Hold Off Invaders 7-6

Jul 15 2011 12:00AM

July 15 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

July 15 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros held off the Roswell Invaders 7-6 after Roswell scored three runs in the ninth inning. Las Cruces finished with seven hits and one error, while Roswell collected eight hits without committing an error.

Roswell opened the scoring with three runs in the first inning, but Las Cruces answered with one run in the second and a five-run third to take a 6-3 lead. The Vaqueros added another run in the fifth before Roswell mounted its late rally. Las Cruces� seventh-inning lead was trimmed to one, but Brandon Kelley recorded the save.

Juan F. Martinez led Las Cruces with two hits, including a home run, and two RBI. James Lilley also homered and drove in one run, while J.T. Putt finished with one hit, two runs and one RBI. For Roswell, Kevin Hoef went 2-for-3 with one RBI, and Josh Cakebread added two RBI. Joey Friedman collected two hits.

Drew Cavender earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing six hits and three runs, two earned, in eight innings. He walked four and struck out 10. Kelley worked the ninth, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out one. Roswell starter Brian Lewis took the loss after surrendering three hits and six runs, five earned, in 2 1/3 innings.

Roswell Outlasts Las Cruces 15-12

Jul 14 2011 12:00AM

July 14 2011 Roswell Invaders defea

July 14 2011 Roswell Invaders defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 15-12 in a high-scoring 10-inning game. Roswell collected 17 hits and overcame four errors while Las Cruces finished with 15 hits and one error.

Roswell scored twice in each of the first two innings before breaking a 6-4 deficit with a five-run fourth inning. The Invaders added one run in the seventh two in the eighth and three in the 10th. Las Cruces answered with three runs in the third and two each in the fourth and sixth but was held scoreless in the final two innings.

Clifton Thomas led Roswell by going 3-for-5 with three runs one RBI and a home run. Trivon Howard went 3-for-6 with three RBI and Kevin Hoef was 2-for-5 with three RBI. Josh Cakebread added three hits and two RBI while Clint Stottlemyre scored twice and drove in one run.

Las Cruces received three hits and three RBI from Henry Fuentes and three hits and four RBI from Harry Williams Jr. James Lilley and Rob Herrmann each had two hits with Lilley scoring twice and driving in one.

Garrett Granitz earned the win after allowing one run on one hit in 2.1 innings with three strikeouts. Dakota Laufenberg recorded the save with two-thirds of an inning and one strikeout. Raphael Anzola took the loss for Las Cruces after giving up three runs on one hit with four walks in two innings.

Ruidoso Osos Outlast Las Cruces Vaqueros 6-4

Jul 9 2011 12:00AM

July 9 2011 The Ruidoso Osos defeat

July 9 2011 The Ruidoso Osos defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 6-4 in a 12-inning game. Ruidoso scored in the fifth sixth and seventh innings before breaking a 3-3 tie with three runs in the 12th. Las Cruces answered with one run in the bottom of the 12th but could not complete the comeback.

Drew Peterson led Ruidoso�s 18-hit attack by going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a walk. Eddie Browne also collected three hits, while Kip Masuda went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Jerome Dunning added a pinch-hit single and two RBI, and Case Rigby scored twice.

Las Cruces totaled 13 hits, with Harry Williams Jr. going 3-for-6 with two runs and a home run. Juan F. Martinez contributed two hits and an RBI, while Henry Fuentes and pinch-hitter Steve Detweiler also drove in runs. Ruidoso turned three double plays and Las Cruces committed two errors.

Andrew Miller earned the win after allowing one hit and striking out three in two scoreless innings. Josue Iniguez worked the 12th inning, allowing one run on three hits while recording a strikeout for the save. Las Cruces starter Mark Larini allowed two runs on 10 hits in six innings, while Brandon Kelley took the loss after surrendering three runs in four innings.

Vaqueros Use Three Run Seventh to Beat Osos

Jul 8 2011 12:00AM

July 8 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

July 8 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Ruidoso Osos 6-2 at Apodoca Park. Las Cruces collected 12 hits and scored in the second sixth and seventh innings while limiting Ruidoso to nine hits and two runs.

Las Cruces took a 2-0 lead in the second inning and added a run in the sixth before breaking the game open with three runs in the seventh. Ruidoso scored once in the fifth and once in the seventh but could not close the gap. Juan F. Martinez hit a home run and a double while driving in two runs. Mitch Saum also homered and finished with two hits and one RBI. Clint Stroud added two hits and an RBI and Bo Bell and James Lilley each drove in a run.

Andy Watson earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing eight hits and two earned runs in 6.2 innings. He struck out eight and walked one. Mike Duckworth retired all four batters he faced with two strikeouts and Raphael Anzola worked a scoreless ninth for the save.

Ruidoso starter Courtney Nelson took the loss after surrendering 10 hits and six runs, four earned, in 6.1 innings. He struck out one without issuing a walk. Josue Iniguez finished for the Osos with 1.2 scoreless innings and three strikeouts.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Rally Past Ruidoso Osos 12-6

Jul 7 2011 12:00AM

July 7 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

July 7 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Ruidoso Osos 12-6 at Apodaca Park, scoring in six innings and finishing with 16 hits. Las Cruces took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, and the teams traded runs through the sixth before the Vaqueros broke the game open with five runs in the seventh. Ruidoso answered with one run in the eighth, but Las Cruces closed out the victory without allowing another score.

Steve Vranau led the Vaqueros with four hits and three RBI, while James Lilley added three hits and an RBI. Harry Williams Jr. had two hits and three RBI, and Clint Stroud scored three runs, hit his 11th home run of the season and drove in one. Las Cruces also received two hits and three RBI from Vranau and two hits from Rob Herrmann, who added an RBI.

Ruidoso collected 15 hits in the loss. Sam DiMatteo went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI, Kip Masuda had three hits, a double and an RBI, and Drew Peterson also recorded three hits. The Osos committed three errors, while Las Cruces played errorless baseball.

Kyle Boggio earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing nine hits and four earned runs in 4.2 innings, with three walks and three strikeouts. Juan Medina worked 2.2 innings and allowed two runs while striking out three, and Brandon Kelly finished with 1.2 scoreless innings. Ruidoso starter Leo Madrid allowed seven runs, six earned, on 12 hits in six innings, and Andrew Miller was charged with the loss after allowing three runs in two-thirds of an inning.

Ruidoso Osos Hold Off Las Cruces Vaqueros 12-11

Jul 6 2011 12:00AM

July 6 2011 The Ruidoso Osos outlas

July 6 2011 The Ruidoso Osos outlasted the Las Cruces Vaqueros 12-11 in a high-scoring game. Ruidoso collected 11 hits and overcame 13 hits by Las Cruces while committing one error compared with three for the Vaqueros.

Ruidoso scored twice in the first inning and five times in the second to take an early 7-2 lead. Las Cruces answered with five runs in the third and added single runs in the fourth and sixth to move ahead 9-8. The Osos regained control with a four-run seventh inning and held off late Vaqueros runs in the eighth and ninth. Sean Proni went 3-for-4 with a triple and five RBI while Chris Juarez had two hits two RBI and three walks. Sam DiMatteo added a home run and an RBI.

Las Cruces received home runs from Bo Bell and Clint Stroud with Stroud driving in three runs and Bell recording two RBI. Ruidoso"s Josue Iniguez earned the win after a scoreless inning while Mike Devito recorded the save despite allowing two runs in 1 2/3 innings. Thomas Romero took the loss for Las Cruces after allowing five runs on five hits in five innings with seven walks and three strikeouts.

Vaqueros Roll Past Pupfish 12-4

Jul 5 2011 12:00AM

July 5 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

July 5 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the White Sands Pupfish 12-4 behind a 17-hit attack at Griggs Park. Las Cruces scored four runs in the first inning and added runs in the second fourth fifth sixth and ninth, while White Sands scored three times in the fourth and once in the eighth. The Vaqueros led 6-3 after four innings and pulled away with four runs in the fifth.

Clint Stroud led Las Cruces with three hits including a home run and three RBI while also scoring three runs. Rob Herrmann went 4-for-6 with three RBI, and James Lilley collected three hits and three RBI. Dan Pembrooke added two hits and two RBI, while Steve Vranau had three hits. Stroud"s home run was the only homer listed in the box score.

Gabby Duran earned the win after allowing three runs on 10 hits in 5.1 innings with three walks and 10 strikeouts. Juan Medina worked 2.2 innings and allowed one run with four strikeouts, and Raphael Anzola finished with a scoreless inning and two strikeouts. Brandon Glazebrook took the loss for White Sands after recording two outs and allowing four runs on three hits with four walks.

Chris Smith Fans 13 as Pupfish Defeat Vaqueros 4-1

Jul 4 2011 12:00AM

July 4 2011 The White Sands Pupfish

July 4 2011 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 4-1 behind a complete-game performance from Chris Smith. Smith allowed two hits and one earned run over nine innings, walked one and struck out 13 while throwing 104 pitches, including 74 for strikes.

White Sands scored three times in the first inning and added another run in the fifth to build a 4-0 lead. The Pupfish collected nine hits, with Jerome McCollum, Ernie Munoz, Justin Smith and Robert Rodriguez recording two apiece. Jamaal Jackson and Rodriguez drove in runs for White Sands, which also turned two double plays.

Las Cruces scored its only run in the seventh inning on a solo home run by Clint Stroud, who also doubled and finished with the Vaqueros" lone RBI. Las Cruces starter Mark Larini went the distance in the loss, allowing nine hits and four runs, three earned, with four walks and two strikeouts.

White Sands Explodes for Seven in Fifth to Defeat Las Cruces

Jul 3 2011 12:00AM

July 3 2011 The White Sands Pupfish

July 3 2011 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 7-1 at Griggs Park, scoring all seven of their runs in the fifth inning. White Sands finished with 13 hits and no errors, while Las Cruces collected five hits and committed three errors.

Robert Rodriguez led the Pupfish with three hits, including a double, and Cody Collins added two hits. Justin Smith tripled and drove in a run, while Chris De Biasi also had an RBI. Las Cruces� lone run came in the fifth inning on a solo home run by Steve Vranau, who recorded the Vaqueros� only RBI.

Steven Lemmon earned the victory with a complete-game effort, allowing five hits and one earned run while walking one and striking out nine. Josh Spicer took the loss after allowing seven runs on nine hits in 4.1 innings, with two of the runs charged as earned. Thomas Romero finished the game for Las Cruces with 3.2 scoreless innings and four strikeouts.

Alpine Cowboys Rally Past Las Cruces Vaqueros 9-7

Jul 2 2011 12:00AM

July 2 2011 The Alpine Cowboys rall

July 2 2011 The Alpine Cowboys rallied for five runs in the seventh inning and held on for a 9-7 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros. Alpine collected 13 hits and overcame two errors while Las Cruces finished with 15 hits and two errors.

Alpine scored once in the first inning and twice in the second before Las Cruces responded with two runs in the third and three in the fourth. The Cowboys added a run in the fifth, but the Vaqueros extended their lead to 7-4 with two runs in the sixth. Alpine�s five-run seventh put the Cowboys back in front for good.

Jason Simone led Alpine with four hits in six at-bats and drove in two runs. Tyler Hicks scored twice and reached base four times with two hits and two walks, while Nick Ochoa and Javier Arrieta each collected two hits and one RBI. Nathan Skeen and Zach Welch also drove in runs for the Cowboys.

Las Cruces received three hits and three runs from Mitch Saum, who hit two home runs and drove in two runs. Henry Fuentes hit a home run and had two hits and one RBI, while Clint Stroud added a homer and three hits. Jack Winters earned the win for Alpine after allowing one run on one hit in 1.1 innings. Kyle Boggio took the loss for Las Cruces after surrendering nine runs, six earned, on 12 hits in seven innings.

Cowboys Pull Away from Vaqueros in 9-3 Victory

Jul 1 2011 12:00AM

July 1 2011 The Alpine Cowboys scor

July 1 2011 The Alpine Cowboys scored six runs in the third inning and went on to defeat the Las Cruces Vaqueros 9-3. Alpine finished with 10 hits and no errors while Las Cruces collected nine hits and committed six errors.

Alpine led 2-1 after two innings before breaking the game open with its six-run third. The Cowboys added another run in the seventh, while Las Cruces scored once in the second third and seventh innings. Tyler Hicks led Alpine with two hits and five RBI, including a double. David Valesente and Austin Newell each added two hits, while Valesente drove in a run. Cody Jones scored three times and contributed an RBI.

Scott Shimek earned the win for Alpine after allowing three runs on nine hits over seven innings with one walk and five strikeouts. Brian Hobbs closed out the victory with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts. Thomas Romero took the loss for Las Cruces after surrendering eight runs on eight hits in 2.2 innings.

Alpine Cowboys Defeat Las Cruces 12-3

Jun 30 2011 12:00AM

June 30 2011 The Alpine Cowboys sco

June 30 2011 The Alpine Cowboys scored 11 runs over the fourth and fifth innings and defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 12-3. Alpine finished with 11 hits, while Las Cruces collected four. The Cowboys also overcame three errors in the field as the Vaqueros played errorless defense.

Alpine scored four runs in the fourth inning and broke the game open with a seven-run fifth. Tyler Hicks went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs and two RBI. Zach Welch drove in three runs, while Hicks and Anthony Gibbons each finished with two RBI. Nick Ochoa and Cody Jones also had two hits apiece. Las Cruces scored twice in the fourth and once in the seventh, with Clint Stroud providing the Vaqueros" lone home run and an RBI.

Kevin Foeman earned the win after allowing two runs on two hits in six innings, with one walk and one strikeout. Reed Alfieri worked three innings and allowed one run on two hits while striking out two. Josh Spicer took the loss for Las Cruces after surrendering five earned runs in 3.1 innings. Juan Medina allowed six earned runs in 1.1 innings, while Joshua Barnhart held Alpine scoreless over the final three innings.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Defeat Alpine Cowboys 11-2

Jun 29 2011 12:00AM

June 29 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

June 29 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Alpine Cowboys 11-2 at Apodaca Park, scoring in seven of the first eight innings before Alpine scored twice in the ninth. Las Cruces collected 12 hits and held Alpine to nine hits in the game.

Steve Allaire led the Vaqueros offense by going 3-for-4 with a run and five RBIs, including two triples and a double. Bo Bell went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, while Henry Fuentes added a two-run homer, two hits, two runs and one RBI. Steve Vranau also contributed two hits and an RBI.

Gabby Duran earned the win with a complete-game effort, allowing nine hits and two earned runs while walking six and striking out eight. Alfredo Caballero took the loss for Alpine after allowing two runs in three innings. Las Cruces built its lead with one run in the first, one in the third, three in the fourth, two in the fifth, one in the seventh and three in the eighth.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Rally Past Carlsbad Bats 6-5

Jun 25 2011 12:00AM

June 25 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

June 25 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Carlsbad Bats at Apodaca Park. Las Cruces finished with nine hits while Carlsbad had seven. The Vaqueros also benefited from two Carlsbad errors in the game.

Carlsbad built a 5-1 lead by scoring three runs in the third inning and two more in the fourth. Las Cruces began its comeback with two runs in the sixth and tied the game with two runs in the eighth before scoring once in the ninth for the winning margin.

Mike Goldy had two hits and two RBI for Carlsbad while Michael Cavazos scored twice and collected a hit and two walks. For Las Cruces Steve Detweiler and Clint Stroud each had two hits with Detweiler driving in one run and Stroud driving in one. Juan F. Martinez also had two hits and scored twice while Mitch Saum recorded two RBI. No home runs were listed.

Richard Gonzales was credited with the win after pitching one scoreless inning with two strikeouts and no hits allowed. Josh Spicer added 2.1 scoreless innings for Las Cruces with one strikeout. Carlsbad starter Seth Marchant worked seven innings and struck out eight while allowing three runs including one earned. Steve Merslich was charged with the loss.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Outlast Carlsbad Bats 7-6

Jun 24 2011 12:00AM

June 24 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

June 24 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Carlsbad Bats in a 12-inning contest. Las Cruces scored three runs in the third inning and added one in the fourth before the teams traded runs late. The Vaqueros scored twice in the 12th to secure the win after Carlsbad had taken a 6-5 lead in the top half of the inning.

Rob Herrmann led Las Cruces offensively, going 3-for-5 with three RBI. Steve Vranau added two hits and two RBI, while Clint Stroud hit a home run and drove in two runs. Carlsbad received two RBI apiece from James Mays and Kieran Bradford, with Michael Cavazos and Greg Perret each collecting two hits.

Las Cruces starter Luis Carreras worked eight innings, allowing 10 hits and three runs, including one earned, while striking out eight. Thomas Romero earned the win after pitching three innings and surrendering one hit and one run, which was unearned. Carlsbad starter Charles Swenson struck out five over five innings, and John Bonifacini fanned eight in 5 2/3 innings before Steve Merslich took the loss after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning.

Carlsbad Bats 11 Las Cruces Vaqueros 8

Jun 23 2011 12:00AM

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Carlsbad Bats Defeat Las Cruces Vaqueros 8-4

Jun 22 2011 12:00AM

June 22 2011 The Carlsbad Bats defe

June 22 2011 The Carlsbad Bats defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 8-4 after scoring four runs in the sixth inning to break open a tied game. Carlsbad finished with 10 hits and overcame four errors, while Las Cruces collected six hits and committed two errors.

Las Cruces took a 3-1 lead in the first inning, but Carlsbad pulled even with two runs in the third. The Bats then seized control with four runs in the sixth and added another run in the eighth. Las Cruces scored once in the seventh but could not close the gap.

Greg Perret led Carlsbad with three hits and two RBI. Ron Santos added one hit and three RBI, while Quincy Pitts had two hits and scored once. Mike Goldy scored twice and drove in a run. Steve Vranau paced Las Cruces with two hits and one RBI.

John Masklee earned the win after allowing five hits and four runs, three earned, in seven innings. He struck out five and walked two. Ryan Kesecker worked a scoreless eighth, and Steve Merslich recorded the save with one scoreless inning. Las Cruces starter Jorge Crespo took the loss after surrendering eight hits and seven runs, three earned, in six innings, with eight walks and four strikeouts.

White Sands Pupfish Defeat Las Cruces Vaqueros 9-3

Jun 21 2011 12:00AM

June 21 2011 The White Sands Pupfis

June 21 2011 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 9-3, scoring in four different innings to secure the win. White Sands took control with four runs in the second inning, added one in the fourth, one in the seventh and three in the eighth. Las Cruces scored twice in the sixth and once in the ninth. Chris De Biasi led White Sands with three hits, including a double, two runs and one RBI. Jerome McCollum and Ernie Munoz each had two hits, with McCollum scoring twice and driving in one run while Munoz added two RBI. Jamaal Jackson drove in three runs, and Robert Rodriguez finished with two hits and one RBI as the Pupfish collected 12 hits. Paul Jinkens earned the victory after allowing four hits and two runs, two earned, in seven innings. He walked three and struck out eight. Kyle Boggio took the loss for Las Cruces despite striking out seven in seven innings; he allowed 10 hits and six runs, three earned, with four walks. Mike Duckworth pitched the final inning for the Vaqueros, allowing two hits and three runs.

White Sands Pupfish Rout Las Cruces Vaqueros 16-6

Jun 20 2011 12:00AM

June 20 2011 The White Sands Pupfis

June 20 2011 The White Sands Pupfish defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 16-6, collecting 16 hits and scoring in five different innings. White Sands broke a scoreless tie with four runs in the second inning, added four in the fourth and five in the fifth, then extended its lead with two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh. Las Cruces scored four times in the third and twice in the ninth but could not close the gap.

Justin Smith led the Pupfish attack with three hits, three runs and four RBI, including a home run. Robert Rodriguez scored four runs and drove in two while adding a home run, and Lammar Guy contributed two hits and six RBI. Ruben Sanchez and Jamaal Jackson each had three hits, while Jerome McCollum added a hit, two runs and an RBI.

Las Cruces finished with 12 hits, led by Harry Williams Jr., who went 3-for-5 with two RBI, and Steve Detweiler, who had two hits, two runs and two RBI with a home run. Henry Fuentes also homered and drove in a run, while Bo Bell scored twice and reached base three times on walks.

Ryan Torrey earned the win for White Sands after allowing four runs on six hits with three walks and two strikeouts in three innings. Steven Lemmon followed with six innings of relief, permitting two runs on six hits while striking out four. Jorge Crespo took the loss for Las Cruces after surrendering four runs on six hits in three innings, and Thomas Romero allowed 12 runs, 10 earned, on 10 hits over six innings.

White Sands Pupfish Outlast Las Cruces 19-18

Jun 19 2011 12:00AM

June 19 2011 The White Sands Pupfis

June 19 2011 The White Sands Pupfish outlasted the Las Cruces Vaqueros 19-18 in a high-scoring contest at Griggs Park. White Sands collected 21 hits and overcame four errors while Las Cruces finished with 17 hits and three errors.

Michael Hur led the Pupfish attack by going 3-for-4 with four runs and six RBI, including two home runs. Rod Allen added four hits, two runs and two RBI, while Ernie Munoz and Justin Smith each collected three hits. White Sands scored in every inning except the sixth and held a 14-13 advantage entering the ninth before both teams scored five runs in the final inning.

Las Cruces received a record-setting performance from Mitch Saum, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, seven RBI and three home runs. Harry Williams Jr. went 5-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and four RBI. The Vaqueros scored four runs in the seventh and two in the eighth to pull within one run before matching White Sands with five runs in the ninth.

Adam Osteen earned the win for White Sands after pitching one inning, allowing three hits and five runs, with two walks and one strikeout. Brandon Kelly took the loss for Las Cruces after recording one out and allowing five hits and five runs. The teams combined for 37 hits and 37 runs in a game that lasted 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Vaqueros Edge Osos 9-8

Jun 18 2011 12:00AM

June 18 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

June 18 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Ruidoso Osos 9-8 in a back-and-forth game at Apodaca Park. Las Cruces collected 17 hits and scored in six innings, while Ruidoso finished with 12 hits and two errors. Las Cruces took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning before Ruidoso answered with three runs in the second. The Vaqueros added two runs in the third and one in the sixth, then created separation with a three-run seventh inning. Ruidoso scored twice in the seventh, once in the eighth and twice in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback. Henry Fuentes powered the Las Cruces offense with two home runs, two hits, two runs and three RBI. Bo Bell went 3-for-6, while Harry Williams Jr. also had three hits and drove in two runs. Clint Stroud added two hits and an RBI, and Tristan Smith contributed an RBI. For Ruidoso, Alan Gatz hit a home run and drove in three runs while also pitching 6.2 innings with seven strikeouts. Chris Juarez went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI, and Eddie Browne and Jerome Dunning each collected two hits. Sean Proni and Case Rigby also drove in runs. Mike Duckworth earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing four hits and three runs, two earned, in two innings. Luis Carreras started for the Vaqueros and worked seven innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while striking out six. Josue Iniguez took the loss for Ruidoso after allowing one run in 1.2 innings.

Las Cruces Edges Ruidoso 10-9 in Late Thriller

Jun 17 2011 12:00AM

June 17 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

June 17 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Ruidoso Osos 10-9 in a back-and-forth game at Apodaca Park. Las Cruces finished with 10 hits and seven errors while Ruidoso collected nine hits and committed two errors.

Las Cruces built an early lead with two runs in the first inning and added one in the second before breaking through for five runs in the fourth. The Vaqueros added another run in the fifth to take a 9-7 advantage. Ruidoso scored twice in the top of the ninth to tie the game, but Las Cruces answered with the deciding run in the bottom half.

Harry Williams Jr. powered the Vaqueros with two hits and four RBI, including his third home run of the season. Steve Detweiler added two hits and two RBI, while Steve Vranau went 3-for-5. For Ruidoso, Case Rigby went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, and Chris Juarez had two hits and two RBI. Kip Masuda drove in two runs despite going hitless.

Brandon Kelley earned the win after allowing three hits and two runs in one inning while striking out three. Jorge Crespo worked 5.1 innings for Las Cruces, giving up two runs on two hits with two strikeouts. Ruidoso starter Erick Campos allowed five runs in 3.1 innings, and Mike Devito took the loss after surrendering the winning run in the ninth.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Rally Past Ruidoso Osos 12-3

Jun 16 2011 12:00AM

June 16 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

June 16 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Ruidoso Osos 12-3 after scoring in three different innings and collecting 11 hits. Ruidoso struck first with three runs in the opening inning, but Las Cruces answered with three runs in the third to even the game before taking control late.

Las Cruces scored five runs in the fifth inning and added four more in the seventh. Harry Williams Jr. went 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI and a home run, while Clint Stroud hit a home run and finished with three RBI. Dan Pembrooke added two hits and an RBI, and Rob Herrmann drove in a run. Ruidoso"s B. Gorang hit a two-run home run, and Drew Peterson had two of the Osos" five hits.

Thomas Romero earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing five hits and three earned runs in seven innings. He walked two and struck out five before Gabby Duran finished the game with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts. Ruidoso starter Mike Jackson took the loss, surrendering seven hits and eight earned runs in 4 1/3 innings while striking out six.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Defeat Ruidoso Osos 13-2

Jun 15 2011 12:00AM

June 15 2011 The Las Cruces Vaquero

June 15 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Ruidoso Osos 13-2 at Apodoca Park, collecting 14 hits while holding Ruidoso to six. Las Cruces scored twice in the first inning, added a run in the second, erupted for seven runs in the fourth and finished with three runs in the eighth. Ruidoso�s two runs came in the eighth inning.

Clint Stroud led the Vaqueros� offense by going 4-for-4 with two runs and three RBI, while Henry Fuentes went 3-for-4 with three RBI and scored once. Bo Bell added two hits, two runs, one RBI and a home run, and J.T. Putt hit a three-run homer. Gerardo Caceres scored twice and collected two hits. For Ruidoso, Case Rigby went 2-for-4 with two RBI and hit his fifth home run of the season.

Kyle Boggio earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing three hits over five scoreless innings with four strikeouts and no walks. Mike Duckworth followed with two scoreless innings and struck out six. Andrew Plotkin took the loss for Ruidoso, allowing eight hits and nine runs, seven earned, in 3 2/3 innings while striking out three.

Ruidoso Osos Hold Off Las Cruces Vaqueros 9-8

Jun 11 2011 12:00AM

June 11 2011 The Ruidoso Osos held

June 11 2011 The Ruidoso Osos held off the Las Cruces Vaqueros 9-8 after Las Cruces mounted a two-run rally in the ninth inning. Ruidoso scored five times in the seventh to take a 9-6 lead and finished with eight runs on eight hits, while Las Cruces collected 16 hits but left the tying run short of home plate.

Ruidoso"s Kip Masuda went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Case Rigby added two hits, two runs and two RBI, while Sam DiMatteo contributed a pinch-hit double and an RBI. Las Cruces was led by Rob Herrmann, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI, and Steve Detweiler, who had three hits, two RBI and a double. Henry Fuentes added two hits, two runs and an RBI, and Las Cruces hit three home runs overall from Fuentes, Steve Vranau and Herrmann.

Chris Welborn earned the win for Ruidoso with two scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out one. Josue Iniguez recorded the save despite allowing two runs on three hits in the ninth. Alan Gatz started for the Osos and gave up six runs on 10 hits over five innings while striking out six. Las Cruces starter Jorge Crespo allowed six earned runs, five hits and nine walks in 6 1/3 innings, and Brandon Kelley was charged with the loss after surrendering three runs in one-third of an inning.

Ruidoso Osos Hold Off Las Cruces Vaqueros 7-6

Jun 10 2011 12:00AM

June 10 2011 The Ruidoso Osos defea

June 10 2011 The Ruidoso Osos defeated the Las Cruces Vaqueros 7-6 at Whites Mountain Park, collecting 20 hits in the victory. Las Cruces finished with 10 hits and scored twice in the second inning, twice in the fourth and twice in the eighth, but could not complete the comeback. Ruidoso built its lead with two runs in the first inning and two more in the third before adding one in the eighth and two in the ninth. B. Gorang led the Osos with five hits, including two doubles, while David Holcombe went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. Case Rigby added two hits and an RBI, and Chris Davis contributed two hits and an RBI. Las Cruces received three hits and three RBI from Gerardo Caceres, who hit a home run, while Clint Stroud went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI. Harry Williams Jr. added two hits and scored twice for the Vaqueros. Josue Iniguez earned the win after allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. Erick Campos worked seven innings for Ruidoso, allowing seven hits and four runs while striking out four. Luis Carreras pitched seven innings for Las Cruces, surrendering 17 hits and five earned runs with five strikeouts, and Brandon Kelly took the loss after allowing two runs in 1.1 innings.

Ruidoso Osos 14 Las Cruces Vaqueros 9

Jun 9 2011 12:00AM

Ruidoso Osos 14 Las Cruces Vaqueros

Ruidoso Osos 14 Las Cruces Vaqueros 9

This game was played on 6/9/2011 at White Mountain Park

Ruidoso Osos 18 Las Cruces Vaqueros 16

Jun 8 2011 12:00AM

Ruidoso Osos 18 Las Cruces Vaqueros

Ruidoso Osos 18 Las Cruces Vaqueros 16

This game was played on 6/8/2011 at White Mountain Park

Vaqueros Hold Off Cowboys 4-2

Jun 7 2011 12:00AM

June 7 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

June 7 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Alpine Cowboys 4-2, scoring in the first, fourth, fifth and seventh innings before Alpine rallied for one run in each of the final two innings. Las Cruces finished with 10 hits, while Alpine collected seven.

Henry Fuentes led the Vaqueros offensively, going 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBIs, including two home runs. Juan F. Martinez and Harry Williams Jr. added two hits apiece, while Rob Herrmann went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Clint Stroud contributed a double, and Steve Detweiler drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.

Shawn Keeler earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing seven hits and one unearned run in eight innings. He struck out eight and walked five. Raphael Anzola pitched the ninth, allowing one run on no hits with one strikeout and four walks.

Stephen Szkotak took the loss for Alpine after surrendering four runs on eight hits in seven innings while striking out four and walking two. Tyler Hicks paced the Cowboys with three hits and a run, and Mike Marion supplied Alpine�s lone RBI.

Las Cruces Outlasts Alpine 10-9

Jun 6 2011 12:00AM

June 6 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

June 6 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Alpine Cowboys 10-9 in a back-and-forth game at Kokernot Field. Las Cruces collected 13 hits and scored in seven innings, while Alpine finished with 14 hits but committed five errors.

Las Cruces built its 10-run total with one run in each of the first two innings, two runs in the fifth, two in the sixth, one in the seventh, two in the eighth and one in the ninth. The game was tied 7-7 after seven innings, and both teams scored twice in the eighth before the Vaqueros pushed across the deciding run in the ninth.

Clint Stroud led Las Cruces with four hits in six at-bats and two RBI. Bo Bell went 3-for-6 with a home run, two runs and two RBI, while Henry Fuentes added two hits, including a double, and scored twice. Raphael Anzola contributed two RBI, and Las Cruces also received two RBI from Stroud.

Alpine"s Javier Arrieta went 3-for-5 with two RBI, and Kyle Wells went 3-for-5 with two RBI. James Kono added two RBI for the Cowboys. Brandon Kelley earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing two runs on three hits in two innings with two strikeouts. Reed Alfieri took the loss for Alpine, surrendering one run on three hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning while striking out two.

Vaqueros Rally Past Cowboys 4-2

Jun 6 2011 12:00AM

June 6 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

June 6 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros overcame an early deficit with four unanswered runs to defeat the Alpine Cowboys 4-2. Alpine scored twice in the first inning, but Las Cruces answered with two runs in the third and added single runs in the fourth and fifth. The Vaqueros finished with eight hits while limiting the Cowboys to three. Juan F. Martinez led Las Cruces with two hits and two RBI. Harry Williams Jr. also collected two hits, while Steve Detweiler added a hit and an RBI. Gerardo Caceres contributed a double, and the Vaqueros received one hit apiece from Steve Vranau and Kyle Boggio. Kyle Boggio earned the win with a complete seven-inning performance, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out five and walking four. Giorgio Fuda took the loss for Alpine after surrendering seven hits and four runs, three earned, in 4.1 innings. Parker Talbert and Brian Hobbs combined to keep Las Cruces scoreless over the final 2.2 innings.

Vaqueros Cruise Past Bats 11-1

Jun 4 2011 12:00AM

June 4 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

June 4 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Carlsbad Bats 11-1 on June 4 2011 at Apodaca Park. Las Cruces finished with 12 hits and took control with six runs in the first inning. The Vaqueros added two runs in the fifth one in the sixth and two in the seventh to complete the victory.

Clint Stroud hit a home run and drove in three runs for Las Cruces while Bo Bell also collected three RBIs. Steve Detweiler went 3-for-5 with an RBI and Rob Herrmann and Gerardo Caceres each recorded two hits. Stroud and Caceres scored twice apiece while Henry Fuentes Dan Pembrooke and Luis Carreras each scored two runs combined with the Vaqueros offense.

Carreras earned the win after allowing 11 hits and one run across eight innings. He walked two and struck out six with the lone run charged as unearned. Raphael Anzola finished the game with a scoreless ninth inning and one strikeout.

Carlsbad collected 11 hits but was held without an RBI. Ryan Kesecker Jeff Forgerson and Greg Perret each had two hits for the Bats while James Mays scored their only run. Charles Swenson took the loss after allowing eight runs on seven hits in five innings.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Roll Past Carlsbad Bats 17-7

Jun 3 2011 12:00AM

June 3 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

June 3 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros scored 10 runs across the second through fourth innings and defeated the Carlsbad Bats 17-7. Las Cruces collected 18 hits while Carlsbad finished with nine. The Vaqueros also took advantage of five Carlsbad errors in the victory.

Las Cruces broke open a 1-1 game with five runs in the second inning and added five more in the third to take an 11-4 lead. Four additional runs in the fourth extended the advantage to 15-4. Carlsbad scored once in each of the sixth seventh and eighth innings while Las Cruces added two runs in the eighth.

Henry Fuentes led the Vaqueros with two hits four RBI and three runs. Steve Detweiler went 3-for-5 with four RBI and three runs while Harry Williams Jr. collected four hits and drove in two. Juan F. Martinez added two hits and an RBI and Rob Herrmann had two hits and scored twice. Las Cruces hit six doubles including two by Williams.

Josh Spicer earned the win after allowing eight hits and five runs three earned in six innings. He walked four and struck out seven. Steve Merslich took the loss for Carlsbad after surrendering nine hits and 11 runs five earned in 2.1 innings with one walk and three strikeouts.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Rally Past Carlsbad Bats 6-4

Jun 2 2011 12:00AM

June 2 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

June 2 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros scored five runs in the sixth inning to overcome the Carlsbad Bats 6-4. Las Cruces finished with eight hits and no errors, while Carlsbad collected six hits and committed one error.

Steve Detweiler led the Vaqueros offense by going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs and three RBI. Harry Williams Jr. added two hits, a run, a walk and an RBI, while Juan F. Martinez and Gerardo Caceres each scored once. Las Cruces also received doubles from Detweiler and Steve Vranau.

Shawn Keeler earned the win with a complete-game effort, allowing six hits and four runs, three earned, while walking five and striking out eight. Carlsbad starter Jeff Raymond allowed one run on three hits over five innings with four strikeouts. John Masklee took the loss after surrendering five runs, four earned, on three hits in one inning.

Roswell Invaders Rally Past Las Cruces Vaqueros 8-5

May 28 2011 12:00AM

May 28 2011 The Roswell Invaders sc

May 28 2011 The Roswell Invaders scored five runs in the second inning and held on for an 8-5 victory over the Las Cruces Vaqueros. Roswell finished with 10 hits and overcame a three-run fourth inning by Las Cruces, which answered with two runs in the sixth. The Invaders added two runs in the seventh to secure the win.

Roswell pitcher Brian Fowler earned the victory after allowing eight hits and five runs over six innings while striking out seven and walking none. Fowler also contributed at the plate with a home run and two RBI. Yoshinori Machida worked two scoreless innings before Anthony Carrillo closed the game with a scoreless ninth to record the save.

Bo Bell led Roswell with three hits in four at-bats, while Josh Cakebread went 1-for-4 with an RBI. Las Cruces first baseman Harry Williams produced the games top offensive performance for the Vaqueros by going 3-for-4 with two RBI. Dan Pembrooke added two hits and Juan F. Martinez had two hits for Las Cruces.

Luis Carreras took the loss for Las Cruces after surrendering nine hits and eight runs in six innings. Only three of the runs were earned, and he struck out six without issuing a walk. Andy Watson followed with two scoreless innings. Roswell committed two errors and Las Cruces made six in the game.

Roswell Invaders Rally Past Las Cruces Vaqueros 10-9

May 27 2011 12:00AM

May 27 2011 The Roswell Invaders he

May 27 2011 The Roswell Invaders held off the Las Cruces Vaqueros 10-9 in a high-scoring game at Coca Cola Park. Roswell built an 8-4 lead through five innings after scoring twice in the first, three times in the third and three times in the fifth. Las Cruces answered with two runs in the sixth and three in the ninth, but Roswell added a run in each of the eighth and ninth innings to secure the victory.

Las Cruces collected 14 hits, led by Herbert Lara�s three-hit performance, which included two home runs and two runs scored. Juan F. Martinez also had three hits and two RBI, while Gerardo Caceres added two hits and two RBI. Roswell had 11 hits, with Adrian Martinez going 2-for-4 with two RBI, Matt Palko contributing two RBI and Joey Friedman and Josh Grady each collecting two hits.

Reed Brown earned the win for Roswell after pitching one inning and allowing three runs on three hits. Josh Grady started for the Invaders and worked six innings, giving up six runs on 10 hits while striking out seven. Las Cruces starter Josh Spicer allowed seven runs, six earned, on six hits in four innings with five strikeouts. Raphael Anzola took the loss after allowing one run on one hit in one-third of an inning. Las Cruces committed four errors compared with one for Roswell.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Rally Past Roswell Invaders 15-13

May 26 2011 12:00AM

May 26 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

May 26 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Roswell Invaders 15-13 in a high-scoring game at Coca Cola Park. Las Cruces collected 16 hits and overcame a five-run first inning by Roswell, while the Invaders finished with 14 hits and six errors.

Roswell led 5-3 after the first two innings and remained ahead 12-8 through five. Las Cruces then scored five runs in the sixth to take a 13-12 lead. The teams traded a run in the seventh before Las Cruces added an insurance run in the ninth. The Vaqueros scored in seven of the nine innings and had 15 runs on 16 hits.

Bo Bell drove in six runs for Las Cruces and hit a home run, while Mitch Saum went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Steve Detweiler added three hits, and Gerardo Caceres and Juan F. Martinez had two hits apiece. For Roswell, Brian Ramirez went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI, while Matt Palko was 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBI. Kevin Hoef went 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.

Shawn Keeler earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing seven hits and five runs, three earned, in five innings while striking out six. Thomas Romero pitched a scoreless inning, and Raphael Anzola earned the save with a scoreless ninth and two strikeouts. Roswell starter Mike McCravey allowed five runs on seven hits in three innings, and Brandon Godfrey was charged with the loss after allowing one run in two-thirds of an inning.

Roswell Invaders 4 Las Cruces Vaqueros 1

May 25 2011 12:00AM

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Roswell Invaders 4 Las Cruces Vaqueros 1

This game was played on 5/25/2011 at Joe Bauman

Vaqueros Use Balanced Attack to Defeat Bats 9-3

May 21 2011 12:00AM

May 21 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

May 21 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Carlsbad Bats 9-3 at Apodaca Park, scoring in four different innings to secure the victory. Las Cruces collected 14 hits and took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning before adding two runs in the third, three in the sixth and two in the seventh. Carlsbad scored once in the second and twice in the eighth while finishing with six hits. Herbert Lara led the Vaqueros with four hits in six at-bats and scored twice. Steve Detweiler went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored and one RBI, while Henry Fuentes drove in three runs. Gerardo Caceres scored twice, and Las Cruces also received two hits from Rob Herrmann. Michael Cavazos paced Carlsbad with two hits and two RBI, while Ryan Kesecker and Quincy Pitts each had two hits. Luis Carreras earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing one earned run on five hits in seven innings. He walked one and struck out four. Raphael Anzola recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning and struck out all three batters he faced. Carlsbad starter John Masklee took the loss after surrendering 11 hits and seven runs, five earned, in 5.1 innings. He issued four walks and struck out four. Las Cruces held a 9-1 advantage after seven innings before the Bats scored twice in the eighth, but Anzola closed out the Vaqueros� win without allowing a baserunner.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Defeat Carlsbad Bats 3-1

May 20 2011 12:00AM

May 20 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

May 20 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Carlsbad Bats 3-1, scoring twice in the first inning and adding another run in the fourth. Las Cruces outhit Carlsbad 7-4 and held the Bats to one run in the third inning. The Vaqueros committed two errors while Carlsbad played error-free baseball.

Steve Detweiler drove in two runs for Las Cruces and hit a home run, while Rob Herrmann added an RBI. Harry Williams Jr. collected two hits and scored once, and Gerardo Caceres went 2-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. Carlsbad�s Quincy Pitts hit a home run and drove in the Bats� only run, while A. Ellison had two hits.

Josh Spicer earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing four hits and one earned run while striking out 10 and walking five over nine innings. Charles Swenson took the loss for Carlsbad after allowing three runs, five hits and six walks in six innings. Jeff Raymond pitched two scoreless innings in relief for the Bats.

Vaqueros Rally Past Bats 11-9

May 19 2011 12:00AM

May 19 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

May 19 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Carlsbad Bats 11-9 after scoring five runs in the fourth inning and five more in the seventh. Las Cruces led 6-2 after four innings and held off Carlsbad�s three-run eighth-inning rally to secure the victory. The Vaqueros finished with nine hits while the Bats collected 13.

Steve Detweiler led Las Cruces with two hits, two runs and two RBI, including a double and a triple. J.T. Putt went 2-for-2 with an RBI, and Mitch Saum added a hit, a run and an RBI. Carlsbad�s James Mays had a double, a hit, two runs batted in and a run scored, while Michael Cavazos went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Mike Goldy and Greg Perret also collected two hits apiece for the Bats.

Brandon Kelley earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing four hits and three runs in 1.1 innings while striking out two. Starting pitcher S. Keeler worked six innings, allowing eight hits and four runs with seven strikeouts. Raphael Anzola pitched a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts. Carlsbad starter Steve Merslich took the loss despite allowing five hits over six innings; he was charged with eight runs, four earned, while striking out five.

Las Cruces opened with one run in the first inning before breaking the tie with its five-run fourth. The Vaqueros added five runs in the seventh to move ahead 11-4, while Carlsbad scored twice in the sixth and three times in the eighth. The Bats committed six errors, compared with three by Las Cruces.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Defeat Carlsbad Bats 16-9

May 18 2011 12:00AM

May 18 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

May 18 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Carlsbad Bats 16-9 after collecting 21 hits and scoring in six innings. Las Cruces broke open the game with four runs in the second inning and added two in the third and four in the fourth to take a 10-4 lead. The Vaqueros then scored five times in the sixth and added another run in the seventh.

Herbert Lara led Las Cruces with four hits four runs and one RBI. Juan F. Martinez also recorded four hits with three runs and one RBI while Bo Bell went 3-for-6 with two runs and one RBI. Steve Detweiler hit a home run and drove in three runs and Harry Williams Jr. added three hits two RBI and one run. Mitch Saum scored twice and collected two hits and two walks.

Kyle Boggio earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing nine hits and seven runs in seven innings. He struck out eight and walked five while four of his seven runs were earned. R. Greco pitched the final two innings and allowed two runs with two strikeouts.

Carlsbad scored once in each of the first two innings and twice in the third before adding three runs in the seventh and two in the ninth. A. Ellison scored three runs and had two hits with two walks while Ron Santos and Greg Perret each collected two hits. Perret drove in both of Carlsbad"s RBI. Seth Marchant took the loss after allowing 13 hits and 10 runs in four innings with four strikeouts.

Las Cruces Vaqueros Rally Past White Sands Pupfish 12-5

May 14 2011 12:00AM

May 14 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros

May 14 2011 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the White Sands Pupfish 12-5 after breaking open a scoreless game with an eight-run fourth inning at Apodaca Park. Las Cruces added one run in the sixth and three in the seventh, while White Sands scored once in the fourth, twice in the sixth and twice in the eighth. Herbert Lara led the Vaqueros with two hits and three runs scored, while Steve Detweiler collected two hits and drove in four runs. Bo Bell added two RBIs, and Harry Williams Jr. contributed two hits and two RBIs. Luis Carreras also drove in two runs and scored twice for Las Cruces, which finished with 11 hits. Justin Smith paced White Sands with two hits and two RBIs. Luke Williford had two hits and an RBI, while Ernie Munoz scored twice. The Pupfish totaled eight hits and four errors in the loss. Carreras earned the win after allowing five runs, four earned, on eight hits in 7 1/3 innings. He struck out six and walked three. Mike Duckworth completed the game with 1 2/3 scoreless innings. Brandin Muniz took the loss for White Sands after surrendering seven runs on six hits in 3 1/3 innings.

Vaqueros beat White Sands by 1 run again

May 13 2011 12:00AM

The Las Cruces Vaqueros got their 2

The Las Cruces Vaqueros got their 2nd victory of the 2011 season both in walk off fashion against the White Sands Pupfish. Steven "Caveman" Lemmon was brought into the 9th inning to try and hold a 8-8 tie. The Vaqueros scored in the bottom of the 9th to win the game, Andy Watson started for Las Cruces pitching 5 innings allowing 6 runs. The two teams will play the final game of the series Saturday Night in Las Cruces at 7:00 PM

Robert Rodriguez helps the White Sands Pupfish down the Las Cruces Vaqueros

May 12 2011 12:00AM

On the mound for the

On the mound for the White Sands Pupfish it was Chris Nyman who picked up the win throwing 7 innings. He faced 39 hitters.

On the mound for the Las Cruces Vaqueros it was Josh Spicer who picked up the win throwing 4 innings.

For the White Sands Pupfish, Robert Rodriguez lead the way at the plate going 4-5.

Michael Hur also helped the ballclub at the plate going 0-3.

This game was played in Alamogordo at Griggs Park on 2011-05-12 at 6:30:00 PM

With the win the White Sands Pupfish move to 1-1 on the season.

White Sands Pupfish play Las Cruces Vaqueros at Apodoca Park at 7:05:00 PM on May 13 2011.

With the loss the Las Cruces Vaqueros move to 2-1 on the season.

Las Cruces Vaqueros play the White Sands Pupfish at Apodoca Park at 7:05:00 PM on May 14 2011.

Vaqueros 10 Pupfish 9 in Season Opener

May 11 2011 12:00AM

The Las Cruces defeated the White S

The Las Cruces defeated the White Sands Pupfish 10-9 in 10 innings in a back and forth game at Apodoca Park. The Pupfish fought hard but fell short in extra innings. Raphael Anzola was the winning pitcher for the Vaqueros pitching the 10th inning. Herbert Lada lead the way for the Vaqueros with 3 runs and 3 stolen bases. The Pupfish played a tough game lead by Steve "Caveman" Lemmon The Caveman threw 7 innings with 10 strikeouts. Box Score Here

The Las Cruces Vaqueros hosted the

The Las Cruces Vaqueros hosted the El Paso Diablos Monday Night at Apodoca Park in a game that several local fans had dreamed of seeing...This dream became a reality when the Diablos agreed to play two exhibition games with the Pecos League at Cohen Stadium. After Roswell played the Diablos on Wed Night the Diablos had to reschedule their game with the Vaqueros to Monday Night in Las Cruces. The surface was beautiful and the Vaqueros had a 10-5 lead in the 6th inning. Juan Martinez homered and many players hit well. The Vaqueros made 14 errors which gave them no chance to win the game, and the Diablos scored 9 runs in the 7th inning.

The Las Cruces Vaqueros began their

The Las Cruces Vaqueros began their 2nd season at Apodoca Park on Monday Morning. Head Coach Miguel Gomez had 20 players report on Monday and another set of 20 players will report on Tuesday. Pitching Coach Efrain Lara was excited to be in camp. The Vaqueros only brought 2 returners into camp Brandon Kelly and Mitch Saum. Apdocoa Park will by the premier surface in the Pecos League. The Vaqueros will wear their same powder blue jerseys with white pants and pinwheel hats. Gone are the powder blue pants. Players reported from as close as El Paso but the majority of players were from Florida. The Vaqueros Spring Training opener is against the El Paso Diablos on May 8th.

Team Preview Las Cruces Vaqueros-

Team Preview Las Cruces Vaqueros- 2011 will mark the 2nd year the city of Las Cruces will host the a professional team in Apodoca Park. The City of Las Cruces has been hit especially hard by economic times but the support of the community for the Vaqueros remains.

Large Changes for the Vaqueros include the following

Miguel Gomez, Jeff Banegas and Effrain Lada will serve as Vaqueros coaches for the 2011 season. Gone is coaches Bobby Brown/Sean Kramer-Bobby will return to Alaska, Sean is pitching coach for San Angelo.
Gone are the powder blue pants. The team will wear white pants exclusively.
Gone is the Continental Baseball League, the team now plays in the New Mexico based Pecos League. The Continental League will always be the league that finally brought baseball to Las Cruces, but in the end it was very unstable with two travel teams and basically Las Cruces and Alpine knowing it was a two team league.
Gone are the majority of players from 2010 season, the Vaqueros better players were picked up by higher leagues throughout the course of 2010 season. Brandon Kelly, Mitch Saum and Steve Detweiller are the only three Vaqueros coming to camp off of the 2010 team. Coach Gomez and the Vaqueros staff did not want to be saddled with prior committments to players from 2010 season. So the Vaqueros have signed a very good team for 2011 season with new players.
Gone are the Desert Valley Mountain Lions and Coastal Kingfish- in are the White Sands Pupfish, Roswell Invaders and Ruidoso Osos.
Gone is the El Paso Based General management staff from 2010 season. After receiving numerous complaints from fans, city leaders and the community the Vaqueros listened. The Vaqueros local management staff will be 100% Las Cruces Based and much more receptive to interaction with local businesses. The Continental League/El Paso based staff did not represent the Vaqueros properly in the Las Cruces Market with team operations or with promotions. The new Las Cruces Staff led by Claudia Castillo, Jeff Banegas, and Alyssa Gintant is much more professional, responsive and accessible than the 2010 staff.
Gone is the famed grandstand at Apodoca Park, deemed structurally unsound by structural engineers in August the City of Las Cruces has hustled and got things together in time for the start of the Vaqueros season, despite major shortages financially in City of Las Cruces Budget

Vaqueros open the 2011 in Cohen Stadium vs the Diablos May 8th and May 11th vs the White Sands Pupfish.

As the season approaches the number

As the season approaches the number one concern in the Pecos League has been the condition of Apodoca Park Grandstands. On 4/13/2011 the replacement grandstands were finally put into place. The grandstands are 6 rows deep but provide seating for close to 350 people. This gives Las Cruces Season Ticket holders a huge sign of relief. Due to limited seating for the 2011 season the season ticket holders will be given priority seating. The City of Las Cruces has been working days, nights and weekends to get this facility ready for the Vaqueros. The Vaqueros begin Spring Training at Apodoca Park on May 2nd before opening the exhibition season down I-10 against the Diablos at Cohen Stadium. Fans are invited to check out the Vaqueros in Spring Training. Vaqueros Operations Director Claudia Castillo says "Seeing the grandstands is a relief, it assures fans our season is getting off on the right foot". It will also boost season ticket sales as the Vaqueros fans know the park will be ready for opening day.

It"s not UTEP/NMSU but it might be

It"s not UTEP/NMSU but it might be the next best thing for Las Cruces Fans. The El Paso Diablos invited the Las Cruces Vaqueros for two spring training game on May 8 in Cohen Stadium in El Paso. The Vaqueros salary structure is 1/4 of the Diablos but the game will still be competitive in 2010 the Vaqueros played the San Angelo Colts to a 1 run game in both ends of a doubleheader. For El Paso who opens with the Kansas City T-Bones on May 12th it will be about finding the best available local opponent that they can find. The Diablos have historically scrimmaged El Paso Community College due to lack of options. The Diablos are in process of building a very solid team behind new manager Jorge Alvarez. Fans are encouraged to wear powder blue in support of the Vaqueros.