June 15 2023 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Alpine Cowboys 8-4 at Kino Stadium, using an early offensive surge to build a six-run lead through three innings. Tucson scored three runs in the first, one in the second and two in the third before Alpine answered with one run in the fourth, two in the sixth and one in the eighth. The Saguaros added two runs in the eighth to secure the win.
Kirkland Trahan led Tucson with three hits and three RBI, while
Gabe Ramos went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Branlyn Jaraba also collected two hits and scored twice. Tucson finished with 11 hits, including four doubles and Ramos fifth home run of the season. Alpine totaled eight hits, with
Drake Angeron and
Drew Bayard recording two hits apiece.
Ethan Pritchett earned the victory for Tucson after allowing four hits and three runs over six innings. He walked two and struck out three.
Daulton Montagna,
Alex Friesen and
Tyler Cornett combined for three innings of relief, with Friesen allowing one run. Alpine starter
Shane Hykin took the loss after surrendering eight hits and six runs, five earned, in six innings while striking out five and walking two.
