August 11 2021 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 13-7 in Game 3 of the Pecos League semifinals. Tucson collected 12 hits and overcame an early deficit to secure the victory, while Bakersfield finished with 12 hits.
Bakersfield took a 5-2 lead after scoring four runs in the second inning, but Tucson answered with three runs in the third to tie the game. The Train Robbers briefly moved ahead 6-5 in the fourth before the Saguaros scored twice in the fifth to take the lead for good. Tucson added two runs in the sixth, one in the seventh, two in the eighth and one in the ninth.
Leo Gallegos led Tucson with two hits and five RBI.
Gabe Wurtz added two hits and a double, while
BJ Minarcin and
Kokko Figueiredo also collected two hits apiece. Tucson’s scoring included two-run innings in the fifth sixth and eighth. Bakersfield’s
Alex Cornell went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI, and
Dakota McFadden hit two home runs and drove in one run.
Duncan Snider earned the win after allowing three hits and one run over six innings while striking out 14 and walking one.
Jeff Serin opened for Tucson and allowed nine hits and six runs in three innings.
Zach Devon took the loss for Bakersfield after giving up 10 hits and seven runs in 4 1/3 innings.
