June 30 2017 The Tucson Saguaros scored six runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the Monterey Amberjacks 12-1. Tucson added four runs in the third and two in the seventh while limiting Monterey to six hits. The Saguaros finished with 16 hits and both teams committed three errors.
Burnell Dailey led Tucson’s offensive attack by going 4-for-5 with two runs and four RBI.
Thomas McKenna added two hits, two runs and three RBI, including two doubles, while
Kevin Baron,
Nicholas Vitale and
Darryl Baca each collected two hits.
Fernando Garza drove in two runs, and Tucson stole four bases as a team.
Eric Morell earned the win after allowing one run on four hits over seven innings. He walked two and struck out four.
Kyle Schwartz and
Garrett Baker combined for two scoreless innings to complete the victory. Monterey starter
Jako Kelm took the loss after surrendering 10 runs on nine hits in three innings.
