June 1 2023 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 8-5 at Central Park. Trinidad scored in the first inning, added two runs in the third and three in the fourth, then secured the win with two more runs in the eighth. Santa Fe answered with two runs in the third, two in the fifth and one in the eighth. The Triggers collected nine hits to Santa Fe’s eight and committed two errors while the Fuego made four errors.
Jason Rooks powered Trinidad’s offense with two home runs, two runs and six RBI in a 2-for-4 performance.
Peter Bocchino added a double and an RBI, while
Jerseley Cicilia scored three runs and stole three bases.
Dylan Gobel contributed two hits and a run, and
Anton Wheeler had a hit and a run. Santa Fe’s
Humberto Maldonado went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, two runs and two RBI.
Omar Ortiz and
Phillip Buckingham also homered for the Fuego.
Dylan Gobel earned the win after allowing six hits and four runs in six innings while striking out seven and walking three.
Dakota Rodd,
Garrett Brown and
Kenny Stewart combined to cover the final three innings, with Stewart striking out three in a scoreless ninth for the save. Santa Fe starter
Marty Carnahan took the loss after giving up seven hits and six runs in five innings, though only three of the runs were earned;
Brooks Garrett followed with two scoreless innings and struck out five.
