Tucson Saguaros Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 5-3

June 26 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 5-3 behind a 12-hit offensive effort. Tucson scored once in the first inning, added three runs in the third and scored again in the seventh to secure the victory. Monterey scored all three of its runs in the first inning and was held scoreless over the final six innings.

Brock Ephan led Tucson with three hits and two RBI and also hit his seventh home run of the season. Brandon Bradshaw went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, while Steve Joyner and Kendon Strachan each collected two hits. Mike Hernandez and Patrick Music added one RBI apiece.

Ethan Pritchett earned the win after allowing five hits and three earned runs in 4.1 innings. He walked six and struck out four. Brendon Rodriguez and Jesse Palafox combined for 1.2 scoreless innings before Blake Garrett finished the game with a scoreless seventh inning and two strikeouts to record the save.

Christopher Coipel took the loss for Monterey after surrendering eight hits and four earned runs in five innings. He struck out seven and walked four. Jarred Seaton worked a scoreless inning for the Amberjacks, while Joey Lara allowed one run in the seventh.