The bats were busy at Joe Bauman Park on Thursday, and when the dust cleared the Roswell Invaders (30-9) had a 16-8 win over the Taos Blizzard (15-22).

The teams totaled 30 hits in the game.

The Roswell Invaders blew out the Taos Blizzard thanks to 18 hits, including zero extra base hits. The Roswell Invaders scored five runs in the fourth on an RBI double by Erick Gaylord, an RBI single by Chad Kruse, a three-run triple by Vincent Mejia, and a single by Goose Kallunki.

Mejia racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Roswell Invaders.

John Apostolo had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the second and ninth innings.

Johnathon Sa recorded his seventh win of the year for the Roswell Invaders. He allowed three runs over six innings. He struck out one, walked three and surrendered five hits.

Elliot VanCoaver was charged with his second loss of the year. He allowed eight runs in four innings, walked one and struck out five.

The Roswell Invaders hammered the Taos Blizzard pitching as six hitters had a field day, combining for 15 hits, 13 RBIs and 13 runs scored.