Tucson Saguaros Rally Past San Rafael Pacifics 7-6

July 6 2022 The Tucson Saguaros rallied past the San Rafael Pacifics 7-6 after overcoming a three-run deficit. Tucson finished with seven hits and two errors while San Rafael also collected seven hits and committed five errors.

San Rafael scored twice in the first inning and added two runs in the third to take a 4-1 lead. The Pacifics extended their advantage to 6-3 with two runs in the sixth, but Tucson answered with two runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth to take the lead for good.

Tyler Georgeson led San Rafael with two hits, a home run and three RBI. Daniel Aldrich also homered and drove in two runs. For Tucson, Steve Joyner hit a home run, scored twice and drove in a run, while Brock Ephan also homered and had one RBI. Richard Ware added two hits including a double.

Ethan Pritchett struck out 10 in 5.2 innings for Tucson, allowing seven hits and six earned runs. John Kea earned the win with a scoreless inning and two strikeouts, while Brendon Rodriguez recorded the save with a perfect ninth inning and two strikeouts. San Rafael starter Kohto Hasegawa allowed seven hits and three runs in six innings, and Eric Parnow took the loss after allowing four runs in two innings.