An awesome effort by Josh Mooney hoisted the Roswell Invaders (1-0) to a 4-1 win over the Alpine Cowboys (0-1) on Friday at Kokernot Field.

Mooney struck out seven, paving the way for a the Roswell Invaders win. Mooney allowed no earned runs, three hits and five walks over eight innings.

Ryan Retz racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Roswell Invaders. He homered in the third inning and singled in the sixth inning.

Noah Piard was effective even in defeat, mowing down six the Roswell Invaders batters and allowing two runs.

Piard (0-1) took the loss for the Alpine Cowboys.