July 19 2016 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Salina Stockade 10-2 at Kokernot Field, using a six-run first inning to take control. Salina answered with two runs in the top of the first, but Alpine added two runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh to complete the victory. Alpine finished with 13 hits while Salina collected nine.
Crisford Adames went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored for Alpine.
JJ Graham,
Seth McLemore and
Ariel Adut each had two hits, while Adut scored twice and drove in one run.
Matt Henriksen and
Nate Ferrell also recorded an RBI.
Reagan Rutledge went 2-for-5 with one RBI, and
Eric Ferguson and Graham each doubled.
Ely Gallego earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing nine hits and two runs, only one earned, while striking out five and walking none. Salina starter
Ryan Harper took the loss after allowing 12 hits and nine runs, four earned, in 6 1/3 innings with five strikeouts. Alpine turned four double plays, while Salina committed five errors in the game.
