June 13 2017 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 6-3 at Balsitis Park. Tucson finished with eight hits and one error while Monterey collected six hits and committed three errors.
Tucson broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the third inning, but Monterey answered with three runs in the fourth. The Saguaros regained the lead with one run in the fourth and added three more in the fifth to take a 6-3 advantage. Monterey was held scoreless over the final three innings.
Thomas McKenna led Tucson with two hits and three RBI.
Christian Triplett added two hits, including a double and a home run, while Fernando Garza and Triplett each drove in a run.
Nicholas Vitale also had two hits for the Saguaros.
Zack Gonzalez earned the win with a complete seven-inning performance, allowing six hits and three earned runs while walking two and striking out four.
Jako Kelm took the loss for Monterey after allowing eight hits and six runs, five earned, in six innings with three walks and six strikeouts.
Marcus Williams pitched a scoreless seventh for the Amberjacks.
