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.
