Tucson Outlasts Roswell in 13 Inning Thriller

July 27 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Roswell Invaders 5-4 in 13 innings. Tucson built a 3-0 lead with three runs in the second inning, added another run in the fifth and scored the decisive run in the 13th. Roswell answered with two runs in the third, one in the sixth and one in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.

Frank Dickson IV drove in three runs for Tucson while going 1-for-2. Sadler Goodwin collected two hits and an RBI, and BJ Minarcin went 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Tucson finished with nine hits and seven walks. Roswell had 12 hits, led by Dillan Smiths 3-for-5 performance and Markus Braceys two hits. DeMarcus Kelly hit a home run, scored twice and drove in a run, while Matt Rodriguez added two RBIs.

Blake Garrett earned the win for Tucson after allowing one run on three hits with seven strikeouts in four innings. Frank Dickson IV opened the game with four innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out seven, while John Kea recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning and two strikeouts. Jonathan Fleckenstein took the loss for Roswell after giving up one run on three hits in four innings.