Roswell Invaders Defeat Tucson Saguaros 5-2

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Aug 15 2022 12:00AM

August 15 2022 The Roswell Invaders

August 15 2022 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Tucson Saguaros 5-2 in a Pecos League championship game at Kino Veterans. Roswell finished with nine hits and two errors while Tucson recorded six hits and one error.

Roswell took an early lead with one run in the first inning and another in the third before adding two runs in the fourth. Tucson answered with two runs in the fifth, but the Invaders added an insurance run in the sixth and held Tucson scoreless over the final four innings.

Dillan Smith led Roswell offensively with two hits including a home run and two RBI. DeMarcus Kelly also had two hits and drove in two runs, while Juan Montes scored twice and stole a base. Anthony Moore contributed a hit and an RBI, and Jack Matero doubled.

Moore earned the win after allowing five hits and two runs over eight innings while striking out five without issuing a walk. Kenny Stewart worked a scoreless ninth with one strikeout to earn the save. Tyler Rumbaugh took the loss for Tucson after allowing seven hits and four earned runs in four innings.

Tucson Saguaros Edge Roswell Invaders 5-4

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Aug 14 2022 12:00AM

August 14 2022 The Tucson Saguaros

August 14 2022 The Tucson Saguaros held off the Roswell Invaders 5-4 in Championship Game 2 at Kino Veterans. Tucson collected 13 hits and scored three runs in the second inning before adding single runs in the fifth and ninth. Roswell answered with one run each in the fourth fifth sixth and eighth innings but could not complete the comeback.

Patrick Music led Tucson with three hits including a triple and drove in two runs. Sadler Goodwin also collected three hits while Caden Ledbetter had two hits and an RBI. Chris Caffrey and Kendon Strachan each added an RBI for the Saguaros. Roswell received two-hit efforts from Dillan Smith Matt Rodriguez and Jonathon Bigley while Colton Adams and Lance Myers each drove in a run.

Blake Garrett worked six innings for Tucson allowing seven hits and three earned runs while striking out four. Jon Ostroff and Jesse Palafox each pitched a scoreless inning before Brendon Rodriguez earned the win with a hitless ninth that included two strikeouts. Roswell starter Markus Bracey went seven innings and allowed 12 hits four runs three earned and one walk while striking out five. Kenny Stewart took the loss after allowing one run in 1.2 innings.

Roswell Invaders Take Championship Game 1 6-3

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Aug 13 2022 12:00AM

August 13 2022 The Roswell Invaders

August 13 2022 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Tucson Saguaros 6-3 in Championship Game 1. Roswell finished with 13 hits and scored once in the first inning before breaking the game open with five runs in the fifth. Tucson scored in the fourth and fifth innings and added another run in the eighth but could not complete the comeback.

Jonathon Bigley led Roswell with three hits and an RBI, while Colton Adams, Dillan Smith and Matt Rodriguez each collected two hits. Rodriguez drove in a run, and Lance Myers, Sam Russell and Juan Montes also contributed RBIs. Tucson received two hits apiece from Sadler Goodwin, Brock Ephan and Patrick Music. Ephan hit a home run and drove in a run, while Chris Caffrey and pinch-hitter Brandon Bradshaw also recorded RBIs.

Russell earned the win after allowing two runs, one earned, on seven hits in seven innings. He walked two and struck out three. Jonathan Fleckenstein pitched the final two innings for Roswell, allowing one run on four hits while striking out two. Frank Dickson took the loss for Tucson after surrendering six runs on 13 hits in seven innings, with four strikeouts. John Kea and Ethan Pritchett each worked a scoreless inning in relief.

Tucson Saguaros 5 defeats San Rafael Pacifics 4 behind Hunter Treece

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Aug 9 2022 12:00AM

Tucson Saguaros Roll Past San Rafael Pacifics 10-2

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Aug 8 2022 12:00AM

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August 8 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the San Rafael Pacifics 10-2 behind a 16-hit attack and a strong pitching performance from Tyler Rumbaugh. Tucson scored once in the first inning and added four runs in the second to take an early 5-0 lead. The Saguaros later scored once in the seventh and eighth innings before putting the game away with three runs in the ninth.

Brock Ephan led Tucson with four hits in five at-bats, five RBI and a home run. Patrick Music also homered and drove in a run, while Steve Joyner collected two hits and two RBI. Caden Ledbetter and Chris Caffrey added two hits apiece as Tucson finished with 16 hits, including two home runs and two doubles.

Rumbaugh earned the win after allowing three hits and two runs over five innings while striking out six and walking one. Tucsons bullpen held San Rafael hitless over the final four innings, with John Kea, Jon Ostroff, Jesse Palafox and Brendon Rodriguez combining for 12 strikeouts. San Rafael managed three hits, and its two runs came in the fifth inning. Kohto Hasegawa took the loss after surrendering nine hits and five runs over five innings.

Tucson Saguaros 6-4 winners over Bakersfield to advance to finals

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Aug 5 2022 12:00AM

The Tucson Saguaros did away with a

The Tucson Saguaros did away with a team of Train Robbers, beating visiting Bakersfield 13-4 and 6-4 in the first round of the Pecos League playoffs, held at Kino Stadium.



The club scored four runs in the fifth inning of Fridays Game 2 to secure a 6-4 win and the series sweep. Tucsons Steve Joyner, BJ Minarcin and Sadler Goodwin all had RBI hits in the inning. The Saguaros bullpen allowed just one run over the final four innings to secure the victory.

The two-time defending Pecos League champions will head to Northern California for a best-of-three Pacific Conference finals against the top-seeded San Rafael Pacifics that starts Monday. Win that series, and Tucson will advance to the Pecos League finals, where theyll take on either the Trinidad Triggers or Roswell Invaders.

Few teams in the Pecos League are hotter than Tucson, whose logo features a saguaro with a bat slung over his shoulder and spines ready to prick the opponent. Following the Thursday-Friday sweep, the Saguaros are 36-8 so far this season and a whopping 14-2 at home.

Tucson Saguaros take game 1 in Kino 13-4 over Bakersfield

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Aug 4 2022 12:00AM

Tucson Saguaros take game 1 in Kino

Tucson Saguaros take game 1 in Kino 13-4 over Bakersfield

Bakersfield Train Robbers Shut Out Tucson 11-0

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Jul 30 2022 12:00AM

July 30 2022 The Bakersfield Train

July 30 2022 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Tucson Saguaros 11-0 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark, limiting Tucson to three hits. Bakersfield scored in four innings, breaking through with one run in the second, three in the third, four in the fifth and three in the eighth. Seth Strong powered the Bakersfield offense by going 2-for-4 with four RBI. Daryl Donerson added three hits, while Joe Curcio scored three runs and drove in one. Brandon Douglas and Chris Rodriguez each contributed a hit and an RBI, and the Train Robbers finished with 10 hits overall. Rodriguez earned the win with seven shutout innings, allowing one hit while striking out eight and walking four. Jarrod Rivera completed the shutout with two scoreless innings. Tucson starter David Moore took the loss after allowing eight runs, seven earned, on five hits in 4.2 innings, with seven strikeouts and six walks.

Brock Ephan of Tucson Saguaros named Pecos League Pacific Division Hitter of the Year

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Jul 29 2022 12:00AM

The Tucson Saguaros are proud to an

The Tucson Saguaros are proud to announce Brock Ephan as the Pecos League Pacific Division Hitter of the Year. In 33 games Ephran is hitting .441 with 14 HRs and 40 RBIs

Tucson Saguaros will remain in Kino and return to the Mountain Division for 2023 season

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Jul 27 2022 12:00AM

The Tucson Saguaros will return to

The Tucson Saguaros will return to the Mountain South Division for 2023 season. The Division will consist of teams from New Mexico and Texas including the Roswell Invaders and Alpine Cowboys. The Saguaros will play home games exclusively in Kino Stadium and no other cities or ballparks in Arizona. The Saguaros are scheduled to begin play June 1, 2023 in Texas against the Austin Weirdos.

The Saguaros have ping ponged every year between the Mountain and Pacific Divisions. 2023 will be no different as they move back to the Mountain Division.

In 2017, 2019 and 2022 the Saguaros played in the Pacific Division with all California Teams.

In 2016, 2018, 2021 the Saguaros played in the Mountain South Division.

Tucson Outlasts Roswell in 13 Inning Thriller

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Jul 27 2022 12:00AM

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July 27 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Roswell Invaders 5-4 in 13 innings. Tucson built a 3-0 lead with three runs in the second inning, added another run in the fifth and scored the decisive run in the 13th. Roswell answered with two runs in the third, one in the sixth and one in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.

Frank Dickson IV drove in three runs for Tucson while going 1-for-2. Sadler Goodwin collected two hits and an RBI, and BJ Minarcin went 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Tucson finished with nine hits and seven walks. Roswell had 12 hits, led by Dillan Smiths 3-for-5 performance and Markus Braceys two hits. DeMarcus Kelly hit a home run, scored twice and drove in a run, while Matt Rodriguez added two RBIs.

Blake Garrett earned the win for Tucson after allowing one run on three hits with seven strikeouts in four innings. Frank Dickson IV opened the game with four innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out seven, while John Kea recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning and two strikeouts. Jonathan Fleckenstein took the loss for Roswell after giving up one run on three hits in four innings.

Tucson Saguaros 5 Trinidad Triggers 1 in Pecos League Return to Raton New Mexico

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Jul 26 2022 12:00AM

The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Tr

The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Trinidad Triggers 5-1 on Tuesday Afternoon in Raton. Tyler Rumbaugh threw 7 innings to lead the Tucson Saguaros. The cold weather really slowed down the bats with temperatures in the 60s.

After Monday Nights rainout in Trinidad, this critical two game series was reduced to one game that had to cross the state line and move up game time to 3:00 PM to avoid another rainout.

Raton New Mexico hosted the Raton Osos in the Pecos League in 2013 and 2014 and was one of the main locations for the Pecos League TV Show that featured the Trinidad Triggers.

With the Trinidad Triggers loss the Santa Fe Fuego are one full game back of the Triggers. The Roswell Invaders are one full game ahead of the Triggers in the three seed.

Trinidad begins a 5 game home and home series with Colorado Springs on 7/27. Santa Fe begins a 5 game home and home series with the Garden City Wind.

The Tucson Saguaros play the Roswell Invaders a single game on 7/28/2022, before they head to California to end their regular season.

Tucson Scores 10 in Third to Defeat Bakersfield 11-7

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Jul 23 2022 12:00AM

July 23 2022 The Tucson Saguaros de

July 23 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-7 after breaking open a tied game with a 10-run third inning. Tucson finished with 15 hits, while Bakersfield collected nine. The Train Robbers scored once in the first, five times in the third and once in the fifth, while Tucson added one run in the first before its decisive third-inning outburst.

Sadler Goodwin went 3-for-3 with two runs and an RBI for Tucson, while Caden Ledbetter also had three hits and scored once. Chris Caffrey contributed two hits and three RBIs, and Patrick Music drove in three runs with a home run. Steve Joyner and Brandon Bradshaw each had two hits and scored twice, while Joyner added a triple and an RBI.

Seth Strong led Bakersfield with three hits, two RBIs and a home run. Daryl Donerson, Joe Curcio and Omar Ortiz each added an RBI, and Strongs two-run production highlighted the Train Robbers five-run third inning. Tucson pitcher Ethan Pritchett earned the win after allowing seven runs, five earned, on nine hits in five innings, striking out three and walking four. Bakersfield starter Jonny Damon took the loss, surrendering 11 runs, nine earned, on 15 hits in four innings with two strikeouts and two walks.

Tucson Saguaros Hold Off Bakersfield Train Robbers 8-7

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Jul 21 2022 12:00AM

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July 21 2022 The Tucson Saguaros held off the Bakersfield Train Robbers 8-7 in a high-scoring game. Tucson collected 18 hits and built an 8-4 advantage through seven innings before Bakersfield scored three times in the eighth to make it a one-run game. Bakersfield finished with nine hits and committed no errors while Tucson made three errors.

Chris Caffrey led Tucson with a 5-for-5 performance and scored once. Brock Ephan went 2-for-3 with a home run two runs scored and two RBI while Kendon Strachan went 3-for-4 with an RBI. BJ Minarcin added two hits and two RBI and Steve Joyner contributed a hit and an RBI. For Bakersfield Seth Strong went 3-for-5 with two runs scored while Brandon Douglas drove in three runs and Adam Mathias added two RBI.

Tucson scored in each of the first six innings except the second? Actually Tucson scored in the second as well. Tucson scored once in the first second fourth fifth sixth and eighth innings and twice in the third. Bakersfield scored once in the second and fourth innings twice in the fifth and three times in the eighth. The Saguaros three-run eighth by the Train Robbers narrowed the margin but Tucson closed out the victory in the ninth.

Frank Dickson IV worked six innings for Tucson allowing five hits and four runs three earned while striking out five. Jesse Palafox earned the win after allowing four hits and three runs two earned in one inning and Brendon Rodriguez recorded the save with a scoreless ninth. Luke Kelley struck out six over 5.2 innings for Bakersfield but allowed 15 hits and seven runs six earned. Gehrig Taylor took the loss after surrendering one run in one inning.

Triggers Rally Past Saguaros 11-9

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Jul 19 2022 12:00AM

July 19 2022 The Trinidad Triggers

July 19 2022 The Trinidad Triggers rallied for seven runs in the fifth inning and held on to defeat the Tucson Saguaros 11-9. Trinidad finished with 13 hits and no errors while Tucson collected 16 hits and committed one error.

Tucson led 5-1 after scoring twice in the second inning two more runs in the third and once in the fourth. The Triggers’ seven-run fifth turned the game in their favor, and they added three runs in the seventh to take an 11-7 lead. Tucson scored twice in the ninth but could not complete the comeback.

Ricky Butts led Trinidad with two hits two runs and three RBI. Peter Bocchino went 3-for-3 with two runs an RBI and a walk while Adam Purdy added two hits and two RBI. For Tucson, Brock Ephan had three hits and an RBI, and Kendon Strachan went 2-for-5 with two home runs two runs and two RBI. Caden Ledbetter contributed three RBI, and Tucson hit six home runs overall.

Justin Nathasingh allowed five runs on 12 hits over six innings for Trinidad. Dakota Rodd earned the win with a scoreless inning while striking out two, and Pierce Smith recorded the save despite allowing two runs in the ninth. Tucson’s Hunter Treece was charged with the loss. Blake Garrett pitched 4.2 innings and allowed eight runs on nine hits.

David Moore stars as the Tucson Saguaros defeat the Trinidad Triggers 22-7

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Jul 18 2022 12:00AM

Roswell Invaders Rally Past Tucson Saguaros 5-4

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Jul 17 2022 12:00AM

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July 17 2022 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Tucson Saguaros 5-4 at Joe Bauman Park. Roswell overcame an early 3-1 deficit by scoring once in the fourth inning and three times in the sixth, while Tucson added one run in the sixth. Roswell finished with eight hits and no errors; Tucson had seven hits and two errors.

DeMarcus Kelly led Roswell with two hits, including a triple, and one RBI. Juan Montes also collected two hits, while Nolan Bodeau contributed a double and an RBI as a pinch hitter. Dillan Smith scored twice, and Lance Myers drove in a run while drawing three walks.

Brock Ephan hit a home run for Tucson and finished with one RBI and one run scored. Kendon Strachan drove in two runs, while Chris Caffrey added one RBI. Tucsons seven-hit attack also included singles from BJ Minarcin, Brandon Bradshaw, Caffrey, Ephan, Strachan, Caden Ledbetter and William Hlady.

Anthony Moore earned the win for Roswell after allowing seven hits and four earned runs in six innings, with two strikeouts. Kenny Stewart recorded the save with three scoreless innings, allowing no hits while striking out three. Tucson starter William Hlady took the loss after giving up five runs, two earned, on five hits in 5.2 innings; he struck out eight and walked six.

Tucson Saguaros Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 5-2

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Jul 14 2022 12:00AM

July 14 2022 The Tucson Saguaros de

July 14 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 5-2 at Kino Veterans. Tucson scored twice in the first inning, added a run in the second and another in the fourth before both teams scored once in the sixth. The Saguaros finished with nine hits and no errors, while Monterey collected eight hits and committed one error.

Chris Iazzetta went 1-for-4 with two runs, an RBI and a home run for Tucson. Brock Ephan added two hits and two RBIs, while Mike Hernandez also recorded two hits. BJ Minarcin and Kendon Strachan each drove in a run. Monterey was led by Brenden Spaulding, who went 3-for-4, and Braden Scrivner, who had two hits. Jordan Anderson added a hit and an RBI.

Frank Dickson earned the win for Tucson after allowing two runs, both earned, on eight hits in six innings. He walked two and struck out nine. John Kea and Jesse Palafox each worked a scoreless inning before Brendon Rodriguez recorded a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts for the save. Jacob Lagos took the loss for Monterey.

Saguaros Pull Away for 12-2 Win Over Train Robbers

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Jul 11 2022 12:00AM

July 11 2022 The Tucson Saguaros de

July 11 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 12-2, scoring in five different innings and finishing with 16 hits. Bakersfield collected 11 hits but was held to one run in the second inning and one in the fourth.

Tucson took control with two runs in the second and third innings before adding three in the fourth. The Saguaros added a run in the sixth and broke the game open with four runs in the seventh. Tucson’s offense included home runs by Brock Ephan and EJ Taylor, while Brandon Bradshaw doubled and finished with three hits.

Ephan went 3-for-3 with four runs scored, three RBI and two walks. Taylor was 3-for-5 with five RBI and one run scored. Bradshaw also went 3-for-5 with one RBI, and Steve Joyner and Patrick Music each collected two hits.

Tyler Rumbaugh earned the win after allowing nine hits and two runs, one earned, in six innings. He walked three and struck out five. Jon Ostroff, John Kea and Troy Whitty combined to pitch three scoreless innings in relief. Chris Rodriguez took the loss for Bakersfield after allowing 11 hits and eight runs, seven earned, in six innings.

Tucson Saguaros Rally for 3-1 Win Over Santa Cruz Seaweed

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Jul 9 2022 12:00AM

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July 9 2022 The Tucson Saguaros rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Santa Cruz Seaweed. Santa Cruz scored once in the first inning, but Tucson answered with three runs in the eighth to take the lead and complete the comeback. Tucson finished with seven hits and no errors while Santa Cruz managed two hits and also played errorless baseball.

Steve Joyner led Tucson with two hits and scored once. Patrick Music, Mike Hernandez and Chris Caffrey each drove in a run, while BJ Minarcin scored once and Kendon Strachan and Clayton Stephens added hits. For Santa Cruz, Kairee Tekra and Michael Green had the team’s two hits, and Joe Riddle recorded the lone RBI.

David Moore started for Tucson and allowed one run on two hits over six innings while striking out 10 and walking three. John Kea earned the win with a scoreless seventh inning and three strikeouts, and Jesse Palafox followed with a scoreless eighth while striking out three. Santa Cruz starter Nic Ray held Tucson scoreless on four hits over seven innings with six strikeouts, but Greg Salazar took the loss after allowing three runs on two hits in one-third of an inning.

Tucson Saguaros Beat Santa Rosa 8-6

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Jul 8 2022 12:00AM

July 8 2022 The Tucson Saguaros def

July 8 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Santa Rosa Scuba Divers 8-6 in a game that featured scoring in five innings. Tucson scored three times in the first inning, added two runs in the fifth and broke the game open with a three-run sixth. Santa Rosa answered with one run in the second, three in the third and two in the eighth, but could not complete the comeback. Tucson finished with seven hits and one error while Santa Rosa collected 11 hits and committed three errors.

Mike Hernandez led Tucson with two hits and three RBI. Brandon Bradshaw scored three runs, drew three walks and drove in one, while Kendon Strachan had one hit, one run and one RBI. Chris Iazzetta and Richard Ware also contributed RBI, and Tucson recorded doubles from Bradshaw and Strachan. Santa Rosas Ronaldo Tijero went 4-for-5 with a double, one run and one RBI, while Max Tracey added two hits and a run.

Tim Jinks earned the win for Tucson after allowing eight hits and four runs three earned in five innings. He walked three and struck out eight. Jon Ostroff and John Kea each worked a scoreless inning, and Brendon Rodriguez secured the save with a scoreless ninth that included three strikeouts. Cameron Duffett took the loss for Santa Rosa after surrendering two runs on two hits in two innings.

Tucson Saguaros Beat Santa Rosa 6-2

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Jul 7 2022 12:00AM

July 7 2022 The Tucson Saguaros def

July 7 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Santa Rosa Scuba Divers 6-2 at Doyle Park, scoring three runs in the first inning and three more in the seventh. Santa Rosa scored twice in the fifth, but Tucson’s pitching held the Scuba Divers scoreless over the final four innings.

Brock Ephan went 4-for-4 with an RBI for Tucson, while Chris Iazzetta and Clayton Stephens each collected two hits. Stephens drove in two runs, and Iazzetta added one RBI, two stolen bases and a double. Patrick Music also contributed an RBI double. Tucson finished with 11 hits, compared with five for Santa Rosa.

Hunter Treece earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out nine and walking two over nine innings. Garrett Woll took the loss for Santa Rosa after allowing three runs on seven hits in five innings. Angel Chavez pitched two innings and allowed three runs, while Austin Mora held Tucson scoreless over the final two innings with three strikeouts.

Tucson Saguaros Rally Past San Rafael Pacifics 7-6

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Jul 6 2022 12:00AM

July 6 2022 The Tucson Saguaros ral

July 6 2022 The Tucson Saguaros rallied past the San Rafael Pacifics 7-6 after overcoming a three-run deficit. Tucson finished with seven hits and two errors while San Rafael also collected seven hits and committed five errors.

San Rafael scored twice in the first inning and added two runs in the third to take a 4-1 lead. The Pacifics extended their advantage to 6-3 with two runs in the sixth, but Tucson answered with two runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth to take the lead for good.

Tyler Georgeson led San Rafael with two hits, a home run and three RBI. Daniel Aldrich also homered and drove in two runs. For Tucson, Steve Joyner hit a home run, scored twice and drove in a run, while Brock Ephan also homered and had one RBI. Richard Ware added two hits including a double.

Ethan Pritchett struck out 10 in 5.2 innings for Tucson, allowing seven hits and six earned runs. John Kea earned the win with a scoreless inning and two strikeouts, while Brendon Rodriguez recorded the save with a perfect ninth inning and two strikeouts. San Rafael starter Kohto Hasegawa allowed seven hits and three runs in six innings, and Eric Parnow took the loss after allowing four runs in two innings.

Tucson Saguaros Rout Martinez Sturgeon 13-1

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Jul 5 2022 12:00AM

July 5 2022 The Tucson Saguaros def

July 5 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Martinez Sturgeon 13-1, scoring 13 runs on five hits while limiting Martinez to one hit. Tucson also took advantage of 12 walks and four Martinez errors in the decisive victory.

Tucson broke through for one run in the first inning before erupting for seven in the second. The Saguaros added two runs in the fourth and three more in the sixth to complete the scoring. Kendon Strachan led the offense with two hits and five RBI, while Clayton Stephens drove in three runs. Patrick Music scored three times, collected one hit and drew three walks, and Richard Ware added one hit and one RBI.

William Hlady earned the win after allowing one hit and one earned run in six innings. He walked four and struck out 12 over 100 pitches. Jon Ostroff, John Kea and Jesse Palafox combined to throw three hitless innings in relief, with five strikeouts. Martinez starter Pedro Torrealba took the loss after allowing eight runs in two innings.

Tucson Saguaros Take Down San Rafael Pacifics 12-6

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Jul 4 2022 12:00AM

July 4 2022 The Tucson Saguaros def

July 4 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the San Rafael Pacifics 12-6 after collecting 14 hits and scoring in six different innings. Tucson built an early 4-0 lead through three innings, then broke the game open with six runs in the fifth. San Rafael answered with six runs in the second inning but was held scoreless over the final seven frames.

Kendon Strachan went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles for Tucson. BJ Minarcin scored twice, drove in two runs, reached base three times and stole two bases, while Brandon Bradshaw went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and an RBI. Steve Joyner added two hits and an RBI, and Tyler Rumbaugh contributed a hit and two RBI.

Tyler Rumbaugh earned the win after allowing seven hits and six runs in seven innings with seven strikeouts and two walks. David Moore completed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out four. San Rafael received home runs from Beau Dorman and Alex Aguilar, who each drove in two runs, but John Murray was charged with the loss after allowing five runs in four innings.

Tucson Saguaros Cruise Past Wasco Reserve 17-3

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Jul 3 2022 12:00AM

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July 3 2022 The Tucson Saguaros scored 10 runs in the second inning and went on to defeat the Wasco Reserve 17-3. Tucson collected 18 hits and built a 14-2 lead through four innings before adding two runs in the seventh and one in the eighth. Wasco scored twice in the third and once in the fifth, but could not close the gap.

Chris Iazzetta led Tucson’s offensive attack by going 5-for-6 with three runs and four RBI, including two doubles and a triple. Brock Ephan went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs and two RBI, while Patrick Music finished 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI. Caden Ledbetter added one hit, three runs and two RBI, and Richard Ware scored three times and hit a double.

Tim Jinks earned the win after allowing five hits and three runs, two earned, in seven innings. He walked two and struck out eight. Patrick Music completed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits while recording one strikeout. Wasco starter Ryan Osborne took the loss after surrendering 14 runs, 11 earned, on 10 hits in four innings, with nine walks and one strikeout.

Tucson Saguaros overpower the Wasco Reserve 9-4 behind Frank Dickson IV

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Jun 30 2022 12:00AM

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This game was shortened to six innings due to rain.. Frank Dickson IV went the distance and the game qualified as an official game.

Amberjacks Rally Past Saguaros 3-1

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Jun 26 2022 12:00AM

June 26 2022 The Monterey Amberjack

June 26 2022 The Monterey Amberjacks scored three runs in the fifth inning and held on for a 3-1 victory over the Tucson Saguaros. Monterey finished with seven hits and one error while Tucson collected four hits without committing an error.

Tucson took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning on an RBI single by Kendon Strachan. Monterey answered in the fifth, with Christian Coipel delivering a three-run home run that put the Amberjacks ahead 3-1. Coipel finished 2-for-2 with a walk and three RBI, while Vaughn Parker went 2-for-3.

Blake Svoboda earned the win for Monterey with a complete seven-inning performance. He allowed four hits and one earned run while walking one and striking out 15. Ian McCole took the loss for Tucson after allowing seven hits and three earned runs in six innings with one walk and six strikeouts.

Steve Joyner BJ Minarcin Kendon Strachan and Caden Ledbetter each recorded one hit for Tucson. Minarcin scored the Saguaros only run and also stole a base. Montereys defense recorded 21 outs from catcher Hunter Harris including 15 putouts.

Tucson Saguaros Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 5-3

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Jun 26 2022 12:00AM

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June 26 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 5-3 behind a 12-hit offensive effort. Tucson scored once in the first inning, added three runs in the third and scored again in the seventh to secure the victory. Monterey scored all three of its runs in the first inning and was held scoreless over the final six innings.

Brock Ephan led Tucson with three hits and two RBI and also hit his seventh home run of the season. Brandon Bradshaw went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, while Steve Joyner and Kendon Strachan each collected two hits. Mike Hernandez and Patrick Music added one RBI apiece.

Ethan Pritchett earned the win after allowing five hits and three earned runs in 4.1 innings. He walked six and struck out four. Brendon Rodriguez and Jesse Palafox combined for 1.2 scoreless innings before Blake Garrett finished the game with a scoreless seventh inning and two strikeouts to record the save.

Christopher Coipel took the loss for Monterey after surrendering eight hits and four earned runs in five innings. He struck out seven and walked four. Jarred Seaton worked a scoreless inning for the Amberjacks, while Joey Lara allowed one run in the seventh.

Tucson Saguaros Roll Past Wasco Reserve 20-1

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Jun 25 2022 12:00AM

June 25 2022 The Tucson Saguaros de

June 25 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated Wasco Reserve 20-1 behind a 19-hit attack and a dominant complete-game performance from Frank Dickson. Tucson scored twice in the first inning, twice in the second and five times in the third to take control early, then added two runs in the fifth, five in the seventh and four in the ninth.

Brock Ephan led the Saguaros with three hits, four runs and five RBI, including a home run. Clayton Stephens added four hits, three runs and four RBI with a home run, while Steve Joyner scored three times and reached base four times with two hits and two walks. Brandon Bradshaw and Brian Brown each collected two hits, and Tucson finished with 19 hits overall.

Dickson earned the win after holding Wasco to two hits and one run over nine innings. He struck out 11 and walked three, with the lone Wasco run coming in the third inning and charged as unearned. Ryan Osborne took the loss for Wasco after allowing 13 hits and 11 runs in six innings, while J. Rangel surrendered nine runs over the final three innings. Wasco committed four errors and managed only two hits.

Roswell Invaders Rout Tucson Saguaros 16-2

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Jun 20 2022 12:00AM

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June 20 2022 The Roswell Invaders scored nine runs in the sixth inning and went on to defeat the Tucson Saguaros 16-2. Roswell collected nine hits and took advantage of 14 walks while Tucson finished with seven hits and three walks.

Juan Montes led the Invaders with two hits four runs and two RBI including a home run. Nolan Bodeau added three hits and three RBI while Robert Morosetti went 2-for-5 with three RBI. Colton Adams scored three runs and drove in one, and Matt Rodriguez reached base five times with five walks.

Roswell built a 3-1 lead through two innings before adding three runs in the fifth and nine in the sixth. The Invaders added another run in the eighth. Tucson scored in the first and fifth innings, with Steve Joyner going 4-for-5 and scoring twice and Brock Ephan contributing two hits and one RBI.

Anthony Moore earned the win after allowing six hits and two runs, one earned, in six innings. He walked one and struck out three. Jonathan Fleckenstein followed with two scoreless innings and four strikeouts. Ethan Pritchett took the loss for Tucson after allowing six runs, five earned, on four hits in 4.2 innings.

Tucson Saguaros Rout Santa Fe Fuego 18-8

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Jun 18 2022 12:00AM

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June 18 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 18-8 in a high-scoring game at Fort Marcy Park. Tucson collected 19 hits and scored in five innings while Santa Fe finished with 10 hits and one error.

Santa Fe opened with four runs in the first inning and added two in the second to take a 6-3 lead. Tucson answered with eight runs in the fifth inning to move ahead 12-7 then added six more in the seventh to pull away. Santa Fe scored once in the fourth and once in the eighth.

Patrick Music led Tucson with three hits including two home runs and six RBI. Richard Ware went 3-for-5 with a home run four RBI and four runs scored. BJ Minarcin had three hits two RBI and two walks while Chris Iazzetta added two hits three RBI and a stolen base. Tucson also received home runs from Brock Ephan and Music.

Hunter Treece earned the win after allowing one hit and no runs with one walk and six strikeouts in four innings. William Hlady started for Tucson and allowed seven earned runs on nine hits in three innings. Jarret Oehler took the loss for Santa Fe after surrendering 15 earned runs on 15 hits with six strikeouts in six innings. Parker DePasquale hit a home run for Santa Fe and Manny Cachora collected three hits and two RBI.

Tucson Saguaros Rally Past Roswell Invaders 6-5

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Jun 17 2022 12:00AM

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June 17 2022 The Tucson Saguaros scored three runs in the seventh inning and held on for a 6-5 victory over the Roswell Invaders. Tucson finished with 14 hits, while Roswell collected nine. The Saguaros committed five errors compared with one for the Invaders.

Roswell built a 5-3 lead with three runs in the second inning and two more in the third. Tucson answered with single runs in the first, third and fourth innings before taking the lead with its three-run seventh. Roswell was held scoreless over the final six innings after its third-inning rally.

Brandon Bradshaw led Tucson’s offense by going 4-for-5 with two doubles, one run and one RBI. Chris Iazzetta added two hits and three RBIs, while Brock Ephan went 3-for-5 with two RBIs. For Roswell, Dillan Smith had two hits and two RBIs, and Matt Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored.

Ian McCole started for Tucson and allowed five runs, three earned, on seven hits with three walks and eight strikeouts over 6.1 innings. Brendon Rodriguez earned the win after recording two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning, David Moore added a scoreless inning with one strikeout, and Blake Garrett worked a scoreless ninth for the save. Roswell starter Ian Concevitch allowed five earned runs on 12 hits in 6.2 innings with three walks and four strikeouts, while Carlos Pena took the loss.

Tucson Saguaros Rally Past Roswell Invaders 7-3

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Jun 16 2022 12:00AM

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June 16 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Roswell Invaders 7-3 after collecting 13 hits and scoring four runs in the eighth inning. Tucson took a 3-3 game into the eighth before pulling away, while Roswell finished with eight hits and scored all three of its runs in the sixth inning.

Brandon Bradshaw went 2-for-4 with an RBI for Tucson, and Brock Ephan added two hits, a home run and an RBI. Caden Ledbetter also had two hits and an RBI. Steve Joyner scored twice and collected two hits, including a triple, while Richard Ware and Chris Iazzetta each drove in a run. Roswell received a home run and an RBI from Juan Montes, who also drew two walks, while Robert Morosetti went 2-for-5 with a double.

Frank Dickson IV started for Tucson and struck out 10 over 5.2 innings, allowing six hits and three runs with two earned and four walks. John Kea, winning pitcher David Moore and Blake Garrett combined to hold Roswell scoreless over the final 3.1 innings. Moore worked one inning without allowing a hit and struck out one. Roswell starter Rene Ramirez allowed one run over five innings, but Jonathan Fleckenstein took the loss after surrendering nine hits and six runs in three innings.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Wasco Reserve 12-9

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Jun 13 2022 12:00AM

June 13 2022 The Bakersfield Train

June 13 2022 The Bakersfield Train Robbers scored nine runs in the first inning and held on for a 12-9 victory over Wasco Reserve. Bakersfield finished with seven hits and three errors, while Wasco collected eight hits without committing an error.

Blake Vandiver scored three runs, reached base three times with a hit and two walks, and drove in one run for Bakersfield. Joe Curcio went 2-for-4 with three runs and two RBI, Alex Cornell added a hit and three RBI, and Seth Strong went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Bakersfield added three runs in the sixth inning to maintain its lead.

Wasco answered with four runs in the first, three in the fourth and two in the ninth. M. Ramsey drove in three runs, while J. Grimaldo had two hits and one RBI. E. Ocassio went 2-for-3 with a walk and scored one run.

Chris Rodriguez earned the win for Bakersfield with a complete game. He allowed eight hits and nine runs, three earned, while walking four and striking out eight. Wasco starter Quinten Oexner took the loss after recording two outs and allowing nine runs on three hits and five walks.

Tucson Saguaros Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 10-7

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Jun 11 2022 12:00AM

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June 11 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 10-7 after scoring nine runs over the final three innings. Tucson finished with 10 hits and overcame two errors, while Bakersfield collected six hits without committing an error.

Bakersfield led 5-1 after scoring four times in the fourth inning, but Tucson answered with four runs in the fifth and five more in the sixth to take control. The Train Robbers scored twice in the sixth but could not close the gap. Tucson had opened the game with one run in the first inning.

Richard Ware went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and one run for Tucson. Kendon Strachan added two hits and three RBI, while Patrick Music drove in two runs. Bakersfields Joe Curcio hit a home run and finished with one hit, two RBI and two runs; Stephen Felton also drove in two runs.

Blake Garrett earned the win for Tucson after allowing two runs on two hits in two innings. Jesse Palafox struck out four and allowed no hits or runs in 1 2/3 innings. Bakersfield starter Stanley Vargas struck out eight but allowed five runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings, and Aydan Rolph took the loss after surrendering three runs in two-thirds of an inning.

Train Robbers Roll Past Saguaros 14-3

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Jun 11 2022 12:00AM

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June 11 2022 The Bakersfield Train Robbers scored eight runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the Tucson Saguaros 14-3 at Nogales Memorial Field. Bakersfield finished with 13 hits and no errors while Tucson collected 11 hits and committed five errors.

Blake Vandiver led the Train Robbers with three hits four RBI and two runs scored. S. Felton also had three hits and drove in three runs while J. Nunn Jr. added a double and two RBI. Bakersfield extended its lead with two runs in the second inning two in the fourth and two in the sixth.

Jonny Damon earned the win after allowing 11 hits and three runs in a complete seven innings. He walked one and struck out three. William Hlady took the loss for Tucson after surrendering 10 runs on six hits in 1.1 innings.

Steve Joyner collected three hits for the Saguaros. Kendon Strachan hit Tucsons lone home run and drove in two runs while Richard Ware added an RBI. Tucson scored once in the fourth and twice in the seventh but could not overcome Bakersfields early advantage.

Tucson Saguaros Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 5-3

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Jun 10 2022 12:00AM

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June 10 2022 The Tucson Saguaros rallied past the Bakersfield Train Robbers 5-3. Tucson collected 11 hits and played errorless baseball, while Bakersfield finished with eight hits and one error.

Bakersfield took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and added two runs in the fifth, but Tucson answered with one run in the third and a four-run fourth to take control. BJ Minarcin drove in three runs and hit a triple, while Steve Joyner had two hits and one RBI. Ian McCole added a hit and an RBI, and Patrick Music and Clayton Stephens each recorded two hits.

McCole earned the win after allowing eight hits and three earned runs in 6.1 innings, with three walks and seven strikeouts. Frank Dickson IV secured the save with 2.2 hitless innings, striking out six while walking two. Bakersfield starter Nicholas Trabacchi took the loss despite hitting a two-run home run; he allowed 11 hits and five earned runs in eight innings, with one walk and five strikeouts.

Tucson Saguaros Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-8

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Jun 9 2022 12:00AM

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June 9 2022 The Tucson Saguaros rallied past the Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-8 in a back-and-forth game at Kino Veterans. Tucson collected 13 hits and overcame an early 4-2 deficit with a seven-run seventh inning. Bakersfield answered with four runs in the eighth but could not complete the comeback.

Steve Joyner and BJ Minarcin each had three hits for Tucson, while Minarcin scored twice and drove in one run. Brian Brown added two hits, a run and an RBI, and Brock Ephan contributed two doubles and a run. Tucson also received a triple from Joyner and a triple from Minarcin. Bakersfield was led by Joe Curcio, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, while Jalen Nunn Jr. had two hits, two runs and two RBI. Brandon Douglas and Nunn Jr. each drove in two runs for the Train Robbers.

Ethan Pritchett struck out nine in six innings for Tucson, allowing six hits and four runs with only none earned. Jon Ostroff earned the win after allowing three runs in one inning, and David Moore recorded the save with a hitless ninth that included three strikeouts. Stanley Vargas took the loss for Bakersfield after surrendering five runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning. Bakersfield committed three errors compared with one for Tucson.

Tucson Saguaros Outlast Bakersfield Train Robbers 12-11

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Jun 7 2022 12:00AM

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June 7 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 12-11 in an 11-inning offensive battle. Tucson finished with 12 runs and Bakersfield scored 11, with the teams combining for 27 hits. Tucson struck for five runs in the first inning and added one in the second before Bakersfield steadily closed the gap. The Train Robbers then erupted for eight runs in the sixth to take an 11-6 lead. Tucson answered with three runs in the seventh, two in the ninth and the go-ahead run in the 11th. Clayton Stephens led Tucson with three hits and four RBI. Caden Ledbetter added two hits and three RBI, while Tyler Rumbaugh contributed a hit and an RBI. Bakersfield center fielder Blake Vandiver collected four hits and an RBI, and Seth Strong had three hits and four RBI. Christian Harrington drew three walks and drove in a run. Jesse Palafox earned the win after allowing one hit and two walks with three strikeouts in two scoreless innings. Blake Garrett recorded the save with one scoreless inning, one hit allowed and one strikeout. Tyler Rumbaugh struck out seven in five innings for Tucson, while Bakersfield starter Chris Rodriguez worked 8 1/3 innings and was charged with 11 runs eight earned.

Tucson Saguaros Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 8-7

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Jun 6 2022 12:00AM

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June 6 2022 The Tucson Saguaros rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Bakersfield Train Robbers. Tucson finished with seven hits and one error while Bakersfield collected 12 hits and committed three errors. The Saguaros scored four runs in the second inning, added one in the fourth and pushed across three in the eighth to overcome Bakersfield’s early 2-0 lead and four-run third inning.

Mike Hernandez went 1-for-4 with two RBIs for Tucson, while Richard Ware also drove in two runs and BJ Minarcin added one hit and one RBI. Brock Ephan reached base four times with three walks and contributed an RBI. Bakersfield’s Seth Strong went 4-for-6 with a home run and two RBIs, and Blake Vandiver went 3-for-6. Joe Curcio added two RBIs for the Train Robbers.

Stanley Vargas took the loss for Bakersfield after allowing seven hits and eight runs, six earned, in 7 1/3 innings, with seven walks and five strikeouts. Tucson starter Brent Kline allowed seven runs, three earned, in 3 1/3 innings. Richard Ware followed with two scoreless innings, Jesse Palafox worked a scoreless inning and Blake Garrett earned the save with a scoreless ninth. The game information credited Jon Ostroff as the winning pitcher.

Tucson Uses Six Run Sixth To Defeat Monterey

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Jun 5 2022 12:00AM

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June 5 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 8-4 at Joe Bauman Park. Tucson finished with 10 hits and no errors while Monterey collected five hits and also played errorless baseball.

Monterey scored once in the first inning and added two runs in the fifth to take a 3-2 lead. Tucson answered with six runs in the sixth inning to move in front 8-3, and Monterey added its final run in the seventh. Tucson scored twice in the fifth before its decisive six-run outburst.

Steve Joyner drove in two runs for Tucson, while BJ Minarcin also had two RBI. Brian Brown went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI, and Patrick Music added a double and an RBI. Montereys Joe Johnson went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Juan Infante and Demetrio Rodriguez also homered and drove in one run apiece.

Hunter Treece earned the win after allowing one hit and one run with two walks and two strikeouts in two innings. Tim Jinks started for Tucson and worked five innings, giving up four hits and three earned runs with two walks and two strikeouts. Abdalla Aris struck out nine over five innings for Monterey, allowing six hits and two runs, one earned. Jake Lagos took the loss after surrendering five runs in two-thirds of an inning.

Tucson Saguaros Rout Martinez Sturgeon 15-4

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Jun 4 2022 12:00AM

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June 4 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Martinez Sturgeon 15-4 behind a 15-hit attack. Tucson scored four runs in the first inning, two in the second, five in the fourth and four in the seventh to pull away. Martinez collected five hits and scored once in the third, once in the fourth and twice in the fifth. Tucson committed three errors while Martinez made two.

Brock Ephan led the Saguaros by going 4-for-6 with three runs and four RBI. He hit two home runs and a double. Patrick Music added a home run and four RBI, while Brandon Bradshaw reached base four times with two hits, three runs and two walks. Chris Iazzetta and Caden Ledbetter also drove in runs for Tucson.

William Hlady earned the win after allowing four runs on four hits in five innings, with only one run charged as earned, while striking out seven and walking four. He also contributed two hits and four RBI at the plate. Matt Fountain, J. Palofay and John Kea combined for four scoreless innings in relief, allowing one hit and striking out eight. Rafael Ramirez paced Martinez with two hits, two runs, a double and one RBI, while Craig Woolson took the loss after surrendering six runs on six hits in three innings.

Arizona Pro Showcase ends with 20 players drafted to the Pioneer League

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Apr 4 2022 12:00AM

The Pecos League and Pioneer League

The Pecos League and Pioneer League hosted the Arizona Pro Showcase in Tucson, Arizona from April 1-4, 2022 at Kino Sports Complex. 20 players were drafted to Pioneer League Clubs.

For results of the draft visit: https://www.pioneerleague.com/landing/index