Tucson Saguaros Outslug Santa Fe Fuego 12-8

June 11 2023 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 12-8 after collecting 17 hits and scoring in six innings. Tucson took control with four runs in the second inning and two more in the third, building a 7-3 lead through four innings. The Saguaros added three runs in the seventh, one in the eighth and one in the ninth to secure the win.

Kirkland Trahan led Tucson with three hits and four RBI, including a home run, while Madison Santos contributed two hits, four RBI and three home runs. Branlyn Jaraba went 4-for-6 with three doubles and three runs scored. Zachary Campbell and Gabe Ramos each added two hits, and Steve Joyner drove in one run.

Santa Fe answered with four runs in the seventh inning to narrow the gap, but the Fuego could not complete the comeback. Rafael Ramirez had two hits, four RBI and a home run, while Aaron Brooks Jr. added two hits, two RBI and a home run. Santa Fe finished with 10 hits and committed three errors.

Grant Svikulis earned the win for Tucson after allowing four hits and three runs, two earned, in four innings with six strikeouts. Daulton Montagna followed with two scoreless innings and five strikeouts. Anthony Williams took the loss for Santa Fe despite striking out 13 in six innings; he allowed 10 hits and eight runs, four earned.