Triggers Cruise Past Fuego 31-6

June 28 2022 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 31-6 at Central Park, scoring in seven of eight innings. Trinidad broke open the game with seven runs in the first, added four in the second, five in the third and nine in the fifth to build a commanding lead. Santa Fe scored twice in the second and fifth innings before adding two runs in the ninth.

Trinidad collected 31 hits, including four home runs. Yasushi Sanematsu went 6-for-6 with five runs scored, five RBI and two doubles, while Peter Bocchino was 6-for-7 with four runs and four RBI. Zach May added three hits, six runs and four RBI with a home run, and Peter Pena contributed four hits and five RBI. Adam Purdy scored three times and drove in three runs, while Derrick Sylve had two hits and four RBI.

David Arza and Ricky Butts also homered for the Triggers. Santa Fes Parker DePasquale went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI, including the Fuegos only home run. Phil Buckingham had two hits, two walks and an RBI, and Jesus Chavez added two hits and a double.

Derrick Sylve earned the win after allowing four runs on eight hits in seven innings while striking out 10 and walking three. Kotaro Tagami worked the final two innings, allowing two runs on two hits with three strikeouts and five walks. Bradley Thomas took the loss for Santa Fe after recording two outs and allowing seven runs on five hits with three walks and one strikeout.