Santa Fe Fuego Rally Past Tucson Saguaros 12-9

June 7 2024 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Tucson Saguaros 12-9 after breaking open a close game with an eight-run sixth inning. Santa Fe finished with 10 hits and one error while Tucson collected 12 hits and committed three errors.

Santa Fe trailed 3-1 after two innings but moved ahead with single runs in the fourth and fifth before erupting in the sixth. The Fuego’s eight-run outburst turned a 4-3 deficit into a 12-5 lead. Tucson answered with three runs in the seventh and one in the eighth but could not complete the comeback.

Jeremy DiBartolomeo drove in three runs and scored twice for Santa Fe. Sean Bennett also had two hits and three RBI while Kole Renken added two RBI and hit a home run. Dominic Scotti went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and earned the win after allowing eight runs on nine hits in seven innings with six strikeouts. Jesus Rosario recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning and three strikeouts.

Tucson’s Zach Campbell led the Saguaros with three hits while Gavy Perez-Torres added two hits. Mike Whalen hit a two-run homer and Cedric Reynaud added a three-run home run for Tucson. Joe Burch took the loss after surrendering seven earned runs on six hits in 5.1 innings with seven strikeouts.