May 20 2014 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Trinidad Triggers 17-9 at Fort Marcy Park, using a fast start and a five-run eighth inning to secure the victory. Santa Fe collected 19 hits and scored three runs in the first inning, four in the second and two in the third to build a 9-0 lead. Trinidad answered with four runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, two in the sixth and two in the eighth, but could not complete the comeback.
Nick Billinger led Santa Fe with four hits, two runs and two RBI, while
Omar Artsen added four hits, three runs, two RBI and five stolen bases.
Tyler Cox contributed two hits and three RBI, including a home run, and
Bryson Sims had three hits and two RBI.
Chevas Numata added two hits and two runs batted in.
Trinidad also finished with 19 hits.
Brandon Young went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI,
Jamie McMillan was 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI, and Miguel Garza had three hits, one run and two RBI.
Adam Barry drove in three runs and hit a home run, while the Triggers also received homers from Garza and
Jeffrey Lucero.
Jeremiah Steinert earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing nine hits and seven earned runs in five innings while striking out five and walking four.
Bristan Clingaman followed with 2.2 innings, allowing seven hits and two runs, and
Hobie McClain recorded the final four outs without allowing a run.
Daniel Sharp took the loss for Trinidad after surrendering six hits and seven earned runs in two innings.
