Trinidad Triggers Outslug Garden City Wind 17-9

July 23 2023 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Garden City Wind 17-9 after collecting 21 hits at Central Park. Trinidad built its lead with one run in the first inning six in the third two in the fourth three in the fifth two in the sixth and three in the seventh. Garden City scored once in the second fourth and fifth innings before rallying for six runs in the eighth.

Jason Rooks led Trinidad with four hits and four RBI while Jordan Anderson had three hits including a home run and drove in three runs. Alec Aleywine added a home run and four RBI. David Arza scored three times and Peter Bocchino and Samuel Guillorme each contributed three hits. Trinidad also received home runs from Jakobe Smith and Anderson while recording five doubles and two triples.

Ben Kowalski earned the win for Trinidad after allowing three earned runs on 10 hits with one walk and four strikeouts in five innings. Garden City starter Tommy Castro took the loss after giving up 12 earned runs on 14 hits with two walks and five strikeouts in four innings. Garden City finished with 13 hits led by three-hit games from Leo Gallegos and Jason Ramos while Devon Zielke and Cole Lee each drove in two runs.