Roswell Shuts Out Alpine Behind Vela

June 2 2023 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Alpine Cowboys 4-0 at Joe Bauman Park, holding Alpine to five hits and one error. Roswell scored once in the first inning and added three runs in the fifth before completing the seven-inning shutout victory.

Humberto Vela earned the win with seven scoreless innings, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out six. He faced 26 batters and threw 65 strikes among 89 pitches. Brendan May took the loss for Alpine after allowing four earned runs on six hits and two walks in 4.2 innings, with Jared Strait providing 1.1 scoreless innings of relief.

Dillan Smith led Roswell’s offense with two hits, including a home run, and drove in all four runs. Seth Schroeder scored twice, reached base on a walk, collected one hit and stole two bases, while Lance Myers added two hits. Roswell finished with six hits overall and did not commit an error.

Alpine’s Jake Sisto recorded two of the Cowboys’ five hits. Roswell also turned two double plays, helping preserve the shutout and secure the 4-0 win.