Tucson Saguaros Defeat Austin Weirdos 11-2

June 22 2023 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Austin Weirdos 11-2 at Kino Stadium, scoring in six of the first eight innings before Austin added two runs in the ninth. Tucson took a 2-0 lead in the first, added one run in the second, scored four in the fourth and extended its advantage with single runs in the fifth and sixth and two more in the eighth.

Jordan Harrison-Dudley led Tucson with one hit, two runs and two RBI, while Gavy Perez-Torres had a hit and two RBI. Brock Ephan and Ryan Murphy each added an RBI, and Jordan Medina scored twice and drove in a run. Tucson finished with five hits, including doubles by Harrison-Dudley, Perez-Torres, DeShawn Johnson and Ephan. The Saguaros also drew 11 walks and stole three bases.

Jaymon Cervantes earned the win for Tucson with seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out 10 and walking two. Zachary Campbell worked a scoreless eighth, and Gavy Perez-Torres finished the game after Austin scored twice in the ninth. DeMarcus King took the loss for Austin after allowing 11 runs, eight earned, on five hits in eight innings, with 11 walks and four strikeouts.

Austin collected three hits overall, with Luke Bowman, Tony Cleveland and Owen Boone recording one apiece. Dean Streich drove in the Weirdos first run, while Austin Brewer and Josh Walker scored in the ninth.