Tucson Saguaros Beat Alpine Cowboys 17-3

June 20 2023 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Alpine Cowboys 17-3 at Kokernot Field, scoring 20 hits in the victory. Tucson built an early lead with two runs in the first inning, then broke the game open with six runs in the third and five more in the fourth. The Saguaros added single runs in the fifth and eighth and two in the seventh.

BJ Minarcin led Tucson with three hits, three runs and three RBI. Colin Johnson and Gavy Perez-Torres each hit a home run, while Johnson scored three runs and Perez-Torres drove in three. Kirkland Trahan added two hits and three RBI, and Blake Garrett contributed two hits and two RBI.

Garrett earned the win after allowing four hits and two runs over six innings while striking out 10 and walking one. Jackson Smith followed with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts. Alpine collected five hits, with Manny Garcia scoring twice; the Cowboys scored once in each of the first, sixth and ninth innings. Brendan May took the loss after surrendering 10 hits and eight earned runs in three innings.