July 26 2018 The Trinidad Triggers scored four runs over the final three innings to defeat the Santa Fe Fuego 5-3. The victory came after the teams were tied 2-2 through six innings, with Trinidad scoring twice in the seventh and twice in the eighth before Santa Fe added one run in the bottom of the eighth.
Justin Busekrus led Trinidad’s 10-hit attack by going 3-for-5 with two runs.
Matt Stuart went 2-for-2 with two RBI, while
Danny Molinari added an RBI. Trinidad also received doubles from
Matt Eureste,
Kenneth Fudge and Busekrus. Santa Fe’s Carlos Kwitzer hit a solo home run and finished 2-for-3 with a walk and one RBI.
Hudson Bilodeau added a hit and an RBI for the Fuego.
Thomas Nelson earned the win for Trinidad after allowing two runs on four hits in six innings. He walked six and struck out two. David Gates recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning, while the Triggers’ pitching staff combined for 14 strikeouts.
Johnny Flogal took the loss for Santa Fe despite striking out 10 in 6 2/3 innings. He allowed three runs on seven hits and issued three walks.
Hunter Pearson surrendered two runs in one inning as Trinidad extended its lead in the eighth.
