Vaqueros Outlast Triggers 14-11

July 13 2012 The Las Cruces Vaqueros defeated the Trinidad Triggers 14-11 in a high-scoring game at Central Park. Las Cruces totaled 16 hits and three errors, while Trinidad finished with 13 hits and one error.

Las Cruces built an early lead with two runs in the first inning and three in the third before adding four runs in the fourth. The Vaqueros also scored three times in the sixth and twice in the ninth. Trinidad answered with three runs in the first, five in the second, one in the sixth, one in the seventh and one in the ninth, but could not overcome the deficit.

S. Rinaudo powered the Las Cruces offense by going 5-for-6 with four runs and six RBI. He hit two home runs and a triple. R. Wells added two hits, two runs and three RBI, including a home run, while K. Wager hit a home run and finished with two hits and one RBI. Las Cruces hit four home runs overall, with T. Whyte also contributing two RBI.

Trinidads C. Bisnette hit two home runs and drove in six runs on three hits. J. Veyna went 4-for-5 with three runs and a home run, while D. Pembroke had two hits and one RBI.

Chris Peacock earned the win for Las Cruces after allowing 10 runs on 11 hits in seven innings, with seven strikeouts and no walks. B. Cull worked a scoreless eighth, and R. McNeal recorded the save despite allowing one run in the ninth. Trinidad starter S. Sobczak took the loss after surrendering nine earned runs on 10 hits in five innings.