Snow Sox Outslug Invaders 14-8

June 11 2021 The Colorado Springs Snow Sox defeated the Roswell Invaders 14-8 at Spurgeon Field in a high-scoring game that featured 27 total hits. Colorado Springs collected 16 hits and scored in every inning from the fourth through the eighth while Roswell finished with 11 hits and three errors.

Colorado Springs took a 2-0 lead in the first inning before Roswell answered with four runs in the second to tie the game at 6-6. The teams remained even at 7-7 after three innings, but the Snow Sox scored seven runs over the next five innings to create separation. Roswell scored three times in the seventh but could not close the gap.

Thomas Jeffries led the Snow Sox with four hits in five at-bats and drove in three runs. Robb Paller added two hits, three runs, two walks and a home run, while Dakota Popham and Jeffries each had three RBI. Adam Purdy and Travis Tanaka also collected two hits apiece. For Roswell, Robert Morosetti went 2-for-5 with two doubles, and Noah Coronado drove in three runs.

Mike Wilson earned the win for Colorado Springs after allowing five runs, four earned, on eight hits over five innings with four strikeouts and one walk. Markus Bracey recorded the save with four innings of relief, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out six. Roswell starter Jack McNellis took the loss after surrendering 12 runs, eight earned, on 14 hits in 6.1 innings.