Vaqueros Roll Past Triggers 15-5

July 14 2012 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Trinidad Triggers 15-5 at Central Park, outhitting Trinidad 14-11. Las Cruces took control with three runs in the first inning, erupted for nine in the second and added three more in the third. Trinidad scored twice in the first and third innings and once in the sixth, but could not close the gap. Steve Rinaudo drove in three runs and hit his 15th home run for Las Cruces. Logan Lotti also homered and finished with two hits and three RBI, while Trevor Whyte and Ryan Lauer each added two hits, with Whyte driving in two runs and Lauer contributing a home run. Jimmy Parque had a double and two RBI, and Patrick Nolan scored twice with two hits. Daniel Pembroke led Trinidad with two home runs, two hits and four RBI. Jason Venya and Colt Loehrs each had two hits, while Chad Bisnette doubled twice. Brian Dudzinski earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing nine hits and five earned runs over six innings with two walks and five strikeouts. Alfonso Cardenas, J. Sparlin and Mike Jackson combined to hold Trinidad scoreless over the final three innings. Luis Pardo took the loss after surrendering 12 hits and 15 runs, 14 earned, in 2 1/3 innings.