Trinidad Triggers Defeat Austin Weirdos 6-1

July 16 2024 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Austin Weirdos 6-1 at Central Park, scoring four runs in the first inning and adding two more in the fifth. Austin scored its lone run in the third inning. Trinidad finished with nine hits and no errors, while Austin collected 10 hits and committed one error.

Louis Amador powered the Triggers’ offense with a home run and two RBI. Peter Bocchino added a double and an RBI, while Omar Ortiz drove in a run. Jakobe Smith and Marcos Cabrera each had two hits, and Luis Amador also scored a run for Trinidad.

Josh Mendez earned the win after allowing one run on eight hits over five innings with five strikeouts and no walks. Armando Duran and Paul Mendoza each worked a scoreless inning in relief, combining for four strikeouts. Austin starter Roman Sherman took the loss after giving up six runs on nine hits in six innings, with five walks and four strikeouts.