June 16 2022 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Roswell Invaders 7-3 after collecting 13 hits and scoring four runs in the eighth inning. Tucson took a 3-3 game into the eighth before pulling away, while Roswell finished with eight hits and scored all three of its runs in the sixth inning.
Brandon Bradshaw went 2-for-4 with an RBI for Tucson, and
Brock Ephan added two hits, a home run and an RBI.
Caden Ledbetter also had two hits and an RBI.
Steve Joyner scored twice and collected two hits, including a triple, while
Richard Ware and
Chris Iazzetta each drove in a run. Roswell received a home run and an RBI from
Juan Montes, who also drew two walks, while
Robert Morosetti went 2-for-5 with a double.
Frank Dickson IV started for Tucson and struck out 10 over 5.2 innings, allowing six hits and three runs with two earned and four walks.
John Kea, winning pitcher
David Moore and
Blake Garrett combined to hold Roswell scoreless over the final 3.1 innings. Moore worked one inning without allowing a hit and struck out one. Roswell starter
Rene Ramirez allowed one run over five innings, but
Jonathan Fleckenstein took the loss after surrendering nine hits and six runs in three innings.
