Trinidad Triggers Defeat White Sands Pupfish 10-4 June 14 2018

June 14 2018 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the White Sands Pupfish 10-4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Trinidad overcame a 3-0 deficit by scoring seven runs in the third inning and three more in the fourth, then held White Sands to one run over the final four innings.

Justin Busekrus led Trinidad’s 14-hit attack by going 4-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs. Joba Ferrell went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs, while Nick Stoll, Abel Arocho, Bronson Butcher and Matt Eureste each added two hits. Trinidad also collected five doubles, including two from Busekrus and one each from Stoll Ferrell Butcher and Eureste.

Jose Orta earned the complete-game victory for Trinidad, allowing seven hits and four runs, four earned, while walking four and striking out six in seven innings. Jordan Young took the loss for White Sands after surrendering 14 hits and 10 runs, five earned, with one walk and one strikeout. Joshua Williams paced the Pupfish with two hits, including a home run and a double, and two RBIs; Greg Chavez added two hits and an RBI.