Trinidad Triggers Rally Past White Sands Pupfish 8-7

May 19 2012 The Trinidad Triggers overcame an early seven-run deficit to defeat the White Sands Pupfish 8-7. White Sands scored all seven of its runs in the first inning, but Trinidad answered with two runs in the fourth, five in the seventh and one in the ninth to complete the comeback. Trinidad collected 10 hits while the Pupfish finished with nine.

Daniel Pembroke led the Triggers with two hits, two runs and two RBI, including a home run. Harry Williams Jr. added a double, scored once and drove in two runs, while Jason Venya contributed an RBI and a sacrifice fly. White Sands’ Juan Martinez had three hits and an RBI, and Henry Gonzalez Jr. hit a two-run home run.

Alexi Gil Perez settled in after the first inning for Trinidad, allowing six hits and two runs, one earned, over seven innings while striking out seven and walking five. John Sullivan earned the win with 1 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out two. Trinidad starter E. Correa recorded one out and was charged with five runs, four earned.

Trent Lee started for White Sands and allowed seven hits and five runs over six innings, with three strikeouts and four walks. Curtis Camilli took the loss after giving up three hits and three runs in three innings while striking out five.