July 9 2023 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Austin Weirdos 11-1 in a seven-inning game, using a six-run first inning to take control. Trinidad added a run in the second, two in the third, and one each in the fourth and fifth to build an 11-0 lead before Austin scored its only run in the seventh. The Triggers finished with nine hits while Austin had seven.
Jason Rooks led Trinidad with a 2-for-3 performance that included a home run, two runs scored and four RBI.
Alec Aleywine went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two runs and one RBI, while
David Arza scored twice and drove in a run.
Jose Romero added two hits and two RBI.
Josh Walker supplied Austin’s offense with a 2-for-3 outing that included a home run, one run and one RBI.
Aleywine earned the win after allowing one run on seven hits in seven innings, with four strikeouts and no walks. Austin starter
Yamil Matos took the loss after surrendering seven earned runs on two hits and seven walks in one inning.
Jared Chapman worked five innings for Austin and allowed four earned runs on seven hits while striking out three.
