Roswell Invaders Hold Off Tucson Saguaros 9-6

June 4 2023 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Tucson Saguaros 9-6. Roswell scored six runs in the first inning, added two in the fourth and another in the seventh to build its lead before Tucson rallied with three runs in the seventh and three more in the eighth. Roswell finished with eight hits while Tucson collected seven.

Tom Shirai led Roswell with two hits and three RBI, including a double. Champ Garner had a hit and two RBI, while Seth Schroeder, Jaden Burns and Dillan Smith also drove in runs. Tucson received two RBI apiece from Gavy Perez-Torres and pinch-hitter Zachary Campbell. RJ Johnson and K. Strachan each scored twice for the Saguaros.

Sam Russell earned the win for Roswell after allowing four hits and three runs in 6.2 innings, with five walks and five strikeouts. Jonathan Fleckenstein recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out one. Tucson starter Grant Svikulis took the loss after surrendering eight runs on seven hits in 3.1 innings, while Travis Cole struck out six and allowed one unearned run in 3.2 innings.