8/10/2016- Tucson, Arizona- The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Trinidad Triggers 11 to 6 to take game 1. Trinidad jumped out to a five run first inning lead with consecutive hits from Trevor Sealy, Edmond Cheatum and Caleb Baker. Brian Frazier then hit a SAC Fly deep to the 2nd baseman to score another run. J Webb singled in another run and Bradley Cuyos doubled in the final run of the inning.

The Triggers held the lead until the 3rd inning. Michael Rampone singled driving in Burnell Dailey. The Saguaros then struck with their big blow. Ryan Retz hit a grand slam scoring Michael Morris, Michael Rampone, and Steven Borkowski.

In the 4th Michael Morris drove in Tanner Giesel.

In the 5th Nick Tordero drove in Caleb Baker.

In the Bottom of the 5th Burnell Dailey singled in Jesse Baker. Michael Morris drove in Burnell Dailey.

In the bottom of the 6th the Saguaros struck again with Ryan Retz advancing on a passed ball. Adam Urbania homered to give the Saguaros their 11th run.

On the mound for Trinidad:

• TJ Zarewicz pitched 3.2 innings allowing 6 runs.
• Daniel Karansinski pitched 1.2 innings allowing 2 runs.
• Paul Fahey pitched 1/3 of an inning allowing 2 runs.
• Jake Swartout pitched 2/3 of an inning allowing 1 run.
• Eric Williams pitched 2 scoreless innings for the Triggers.

On the mound for the Saguaros: Steven Borkowski pitche 5 innings allowing 6 runs, 6 strikeouts. Daniel Diaz pitched 4 innings allowing no runs.

The two teams will meet again Thursday Night 8/11/2016 at Kino for Game 2 of the three game series at 7PM PST.