July 20 2021 The Colorado Springs Snow Sox defeated the Trinidad Triggers 14-13 in a high-scoring contest. Colorado Springs finished with 17 hits and Trinidad collected 11, while both teams committed two errors.
Colorado Springs built an early advantage with one run in the first inning, four in the second and seven in the third. The Snow Sox added two runs in the seventh and held off Trinidad’s late charge. The Triggers scored three runs in the fourth, one in the sixth and six in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.
Robert Malone led Colorado Springs with two hits, two runs and four RBI, including a home run.
Dakota Popham added five RBI, while
Travis Tanaka drove in two runs and
Markus Bracey had three hits and one RBI.
Thomas Jeffries also recorded two hits. For Trinidad,
Ozzie Millet had two hits and five RBI,
Anton Wheeler scored three runs with two hits and three walks, and
Bryen Kimborough scored three times.
Foster Pace earned the win for Colorado Springs after allowing seven runs, six earned, on seven hits in six innings. He struck out eight and walked five. Colorado Springs’ bullpen allowed six runs in the ninth.
JJ Brestensky took the loss for Trinidad after surrendering 12 runs, 11 earned, on 11 hits in 2.2 innings.
