Tucson Saguaros Hold Off Austin Weirdos 10-9

July 7 2024 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Austin Weirdos 10-9 at Kino Stadium, overcoming a late Austin rally. Tucson collected 16 hits and built a 9-1 lead through four innings, scoring four times in the second, three in the third and twice in the fourth. Austin finished with 11 hits and two errors, while Tucson committed three errors.

Nathan Mix led Tucson’s offense by going 4-for-5 with two runs and three RBIs. Mike Whalen added three hits and two runs, while Colin Johnson went 3-for-5 with two RBIs. Travis Cole contributed a hit, scored twice and drove in a run. For Austin, William Martinez went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs, and Jorge Carreo was 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs. Martinez also recorded three doubles, while Jalil Marinez tripled and drove in a run.

Tucson starter Travis Cole earned the win after allowing eight hits and three runs, two earned, over six innings. He walked one and struck out eight. Nate Sanders secured the save with a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits and striking out one.

Austin chipped away with two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh before erupting for five runs in the eighth, cutting Tucson’s advantage to 10-9. Tucson’s bullpen held the lead, with Sanders closing out the victory. Jacob Strobel took the loss for Austin after allowing nine runs, seven earned, on 10 hits in four innings.