Tucson Saguaros Rally Past Austin Weirdos 12-11

July 13 2023 The Tucson Saguaros overcame an early deficit to defeat the Austin Weirdos 12-11 at Kino Stadium. Tucson was held scoreless through the first five innings before breaking through with six runs in the sixth, four in the seventh and one each in the eighth and ninth. Austin scored seven times in the second, added a run in the third, two in the seventh and one in the ninth.

Ryan Murphy led Tucson with three hits and four RBI, while Steve Joyner and DeShawn Johnson each collected three hits. Kirkland Trahan went 2-for-5 with three runs and two RBI, and Gabe Ramos added a triple. Tucson finished with 15 hits and 12 runs, with 10 of its runs coming over the final four innings.

Alex Westman drove in three runs for Austin, while Markus Bracey and Josh Walker each had two RBI. Carlo Francisco, Austin Brewer, Bracey, Walker and Darius Simple each recorded a hit as Austin finished with six hits and 11 runs. Tucson committed one error and Austin made two.

Daulton Montagna earned the win after allowing one run on one hit with one walk and three strikeouts in two innings. Austins Markus Bracey was charged with the loss after surrendering one run on one hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Tucson starter Ethan Pritchett allowed eight runs, seven earned, in 3.1 innings, while Austin starter Jared Chapman gave up four earned runs in five innings.