July 24 2024 The Trinidad Triggers powered past the Santa Fe Fuego 21-4 behind a 22-hit offensive attack. Trinidad scored in seven of the eight innings, including six-run bursts in the third and eighth, while Santa Fe was held scoreless through the first five innings before scoring twice in both the sixth and eighth.
Leyton Barry led the Triggers with six hits, four runs and four RBI in seven at-bats.
Marcos Cabrera added three hits, three runs and four RBI, including two home runs, while
Jordan Anderson and
Omar Ortiz each collected three hits. Anderson homered and drove in two runs, and
Humberto Maldonado finished with three hits, three runs and two RBI. Trinidad also received two RBI apiece from
Peter Bocchino and
Chris Lopez.
Josh Mendez earned the win after allowing two runs on eight hits in six innings, with two walks and three strikeouts.
Diego Evans worked the final two innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out four.
Greg Salazar took the loss for Santa Fe after surrendering 14 runs, 12 earned, on 17 hits in five innings.
Cameron Phillips paced Santa Fe with two hits and two RBI, including a home run.
Jake Grubesic went 4-for-4 with a double, while Santa Fe finished with 12 hits overall.
