June 23 2021 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Roswell Invaders 6-5 after building an early lead and holding off Roswell’s late push. Tucson collected 10 hits and scored twice in the second inning, twice in the third and once in the fourth to take a 5-3 advantage. The Saguaros added another run in the seventh and did not need to bat in the ninth.
Leo Gallegos and
Christian Naccari each drove in two runs for Tucson. Gallegos went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a walk, while Naccari went 2-for-4.
Danny Kerr added two hits and scored twice, and
Kokko Figueiredo reached base four times with a hit and three walks. Tucson’s six doubles included two by
David Walker and one each from
BJ Minarcin Gabe Wurtz Kerr Gallegos and Naccari.
Roswell scored in the first third fourth seventh and eighth innings.
Lance Myers led the Invaders with three hits an RBI and a run, while
Austin Thurman had two hits and scored twice. Roswell also received two RBIs from
Cody Strayer and one each from
Robert Morosetti Bret Leiferman and
Ashton Holdridge.
Jared Bell earned the win for Tucson after allowing three runs on five hits in four innings while striking out six.
Pete Violante worked three innings and allowed one run, and
Blake Garrett recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning. Holdridge took the loss for Roswell after surrendering five earned runs on six hits in five innings with seven walks and four strikeouts.
