Snow Sox Hold Off Triggers 9-5

June 2 2021 The Colorado Springs Snow Sox defeated the Trinidad Triggers 9-5 at Central Park. Colorado Springs finished with seven hits and one error, while Trinidad also collected seven hits but committed four errors.

The Snow Sox took a 3-2 lead in the first inning and broke the game open with four runs in the sixth. Colorado Springs added another run in the seventh and one in the ninth, while Trinidad scored twice in the fifth and once in the ninth. Robert Malone went 2-for-6 with three runs and an RBI, and Robb Paller added two hits and an RBI. Dakota Popham and Peter Bocchino also drove in runs, while Markus Bracey contributed an RBI. Colorado Springs stole two bases, including one by Malone.

Trinidad was led by Keishaun Clark, who had two hits, scored twice and stole two bases. Anton Wheeler also collected two hits and scored twice, while Aaron Stubblefield and Ozzie Millet each drove in two runs. Dylan Farinacci earned the win for Colorado Springs after allowing two runs on two hits with two strikeouts in two innings. Foster Pace struck out six in four innings, and Colton Walker and Issac Olson each worked a scoreless inning. Aidan Ward took the loss for Trinidad after allowing three runs, two earned, on one hit in three innings.