May 20 2012 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Trinidad Triggers 20-12 in a high-scoring game at Kokernot Field. Las Cruces collected 19 hits and scored in seven innings, while Trinidad finished with 12 hits and scored in five innings.
Las Cruces broke the game open with a nine-run second inning after taking a 2-1 lead in the first. The Vaqueros added two runs in the third and fourth innings, one in the sixth and four in the seventh. Trinidad answered with four runs in the third and fifth innings and three in the ninth but could not overcome the early deficit.
Trevor Whyte led the Vaqueros with four hits, three runs, two RBIs and a home run. Sal Rivera also collected four hits and scored three runs, while Jimmy Parque had three hits, four RBIs and a home run. Ryan Lauer drove in three runs and hit a home run, and Steve Rinaudo added two hits and three RBIs. For Trinidad, Harry Williams went 4-for-5 with four RBIs, Daniel Pembroke had two hits and a home run, and Jacob Fabry drove in two runs.
PJ Jang earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing 10 hits and nine runs, eight earned, in five innings with five walks and four strikeouts. Bruce Amende followed with two hitless scoreless innings and struck out one. James Bierlien took the loss for Trinidad, giving up 10 hits and 12 runs, 11 earned, in two innings.
Vaqueros Rout Triggers 20-12
