June 4 2018 The Alpine Cowboys held off the Trinidad Triggers 9-8 at Kokernot Field. Alpine built an early 5-0 lead with three runs in the first inning and two more in the second before Trinidad began to rally.
Alpine added a run in the fourth and three in the fifth to take a 9-2 advantage. Trinidad scored twice in the fourth and once in the sixth, then erupted for five runs in the seventh, but the comeback fell one run short. Alpine finished with 11 hits and no errors, while Trinidad collected 12 hits and committed one error.
Tommy Ziegen went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs for Alpine.
Seth Douglas added a hit and three RBIs, while
Caleb Davidson went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. For Trinidad,
Tim Henry hit a home run and drove in three runs,
Kenneth Fudge went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, and
Justin Busekrus hit a two-run home run.
Ely Gallego earned the win for Alpine, allowing 12 hits and eight runs, all earned, in seven innings while striking out five and walking one.
Ryan Patrick took the loss for Trinidad after surrendering 11 hits and nine runs, eight earned, in five innings with two strikeouts and two walks.
Thomas Nelson worked a scoreless sixth inning for the Triggers.
