June 20 2023 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Austin Weirdos 30-22 in a high-scoring game at Central Park. Trinidad collected 20 hits and Austin finished with 22 hits, but the Triggers built a six-run advantage with a nine-run first inning and a 13-run third. Trinidad added two runs in the fourth and six in the fifth to lead 30-8 after six innings before Austin scored 14 times in the seventh.
Jason Rooks led Trinidad with four hits, five runs and eight RBI, including his sixth home run of the season.
Jordan Anderson went 3-for-4 with four runs, seven RBI and a home run, while
David Arza added three hits, four runs, five RBI and his second homer.
Peter Bocchino and
Samuel Guillorme each drove in three runs for the Triggers.
Austin’s
Josh Walker went 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI and his seventh home run.
Dean Streich had four hits and four RBI, while
Jared Chapman also drove in four runs and
Tony Cleveland collected four hits with three RBI.
Andrew Lopez scored twice, had three hits and drove in two runs.
Michael Wilson earned the win for Trinidad after allowing 13 hits and eight runs over six innings, with only two runs earned. He walked three and struck out four.
Olson Moon took the loss for Austin after five innings in which he surrendered 19 hits and 30 runs, 29 earned, while issuing 16 walks and recording three strikeouts.
