May 27 2017 The Garden City Wind defeated the Trinidad Triggers 25-11 in a high-scoring Pecos League contest. Garden City finished with 19 hits and scored in five of its six offensive innings, while Trinidad collected 12 hits and committed four errors. The Wind made the difference early by scoring six runs in the first inning, four in the second and 14 in the third to take a 24-1 lead.
Garden City catcher T. Ellis delivered a standout performance with three hits, three runs and 10 RBIs, including two home runs.
Jean Carlos Peralta went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and a home run, while
Taylor Zeutenhorst collected five hits, scored four runs and drove in two.
Cameron Ketchen added three hits and two RBIs, and
Mike Rachun contributed two RBIs.
Trinidad scored three runs in the fourth, five in the sixth and two in the seventh, but could not overcome the early deficit. Eric Ferguson had two hits and two RBIs, while P. Llewellyn also recorded three hits and two RBIs.
Jayson Baytop and J. Randle each scored twice.
Jack Finnegan earned the win for Garden City after allowing six runs on seven hits in five innings with five strikeouts and six walks. N. Minot worked the final two innings, allowing five runs on five hits while striking out three. Trinidad starter
Niko BlindEagle took the loss after surrendering eight runs on six hits in one inning.
