June 11 2023 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 17-12 after scoring 12 runs in the first inning and adding five more runs over the remainder of the game. Trinidad finished with 15 hits, while Blackwell managed four. The Triggers also hit two home runs and overcame nine errors to secure the victory.
Peter Bocchino led Trinidad with three hits, two runs and four RBI, including a home run. Alec Aleywine also homered and drove in four runs. David Arza collected two hits and three RBI, including three doubles, while Adam Purdy, Jason Rooks and Carlo Francisco each contributed two RBI. Trinidad added three runs in the third inning, one in the fifth and one in the eighth.
Jacob Faivre earned the win after allowing one hit and three runs over three innings with seven strikeouts and four walks. Russell Cruz worked three innings and allowed two hits with two strikeouts, while Luis Hernandez pitched two scoreless innings. Blackwell starter Jonathan Allen took the loss after recording one out and allowing nine earned runs on three hits and four walks. Ramifer Salinas led the Flycatchers with one hit, four runs and three RBI, and Jeff Fripp added two hits and three RBI.
