Four first-inning runs helped the Taos Blizzard (24-41) to a 7-5 win over the Las Vegas Train Robbers (41-27) at Rodriguez Park on Friday.

Khyle Dimino had two extra-base hits for the Taos Blizzard. He tripled in the first inning and doubled in the fifth inning.

Sean Gregory had an impressive outing against the Las Vegas Train Robbers' lineup. Gregory held the Las Vegas Train Robbers hitless over 1 2/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two.

John Hotta boosted his batting average thanks to a perfect 2-2 day at the plate to pace the Las Vegas Train Robbers. He doubled in the first inning and singled in the fourth innings.

Ty Stuckey improved to 1-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Taos Blizzard. He allowed three runs over 3 1/3 innings. He struck out seven, walked two and surrendered six hits.

Francisco Chaparro ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just one inning, walked two, struck out none, and allowed four runs.