July 8 2022 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Colorado Springs SnowSox 9-5 at Central Park, using a three-run fourth inning and a pair of three-run rallies in the sixth and eighth to pull away. Trinidad finished with 10 hits and one error, while Colorado Springs collected 12 hits but committed three errors.
David Arza led the Triggers with two home runs, three runs scored and five RBIs.
Peter Pena added a home run and three RBIs, while
Adam Purdy scored twice. Trinidad also received two hits from
Nick Sciubba, who stole two bases, and two walks apiece from Arza,
Zach May and
Peter Bocchino.
Colorado Springs was led by
Dakota Popham, who went 3-for-5 with two home runs and two RBIs.
Darlin De La Rosa had two hits, including two doubles, with one RBI, and Nathaniel King went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs scored and two walks. The SnowSox scored once in the first, third, sixth, seventh and eighth innings but could not overcome Trinidads late production.
Derrick Sylve earned the win for Trinidad after allowing three earned runs on nine hits in six innings with two strikeouts and two walks.
Pierce Smith recorded the save with a scoreless ninth that included two strikeouts. Dylan Farinacci took the loss for Colorado Springs, surrendering nine runs, seven earned, on 10 hits in 7 1/3 innings while striking out six and walking eight.
