August 1 2023 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Garden City Wind 12-1 at Kino Stadium behind a 15-hit attack and a strong pitching effort. Tucson scored in five innings, including a four-run second, a three-run fourth, and two runs each in the sixth and seventh. Garden City’s lone run came in the third inning.
Matt Santos led Tucson with three hits and three RBI, while J. Franklin added two hits, including a triple, and three RBI. S. Joyner went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, and B. Minarcin collected two hits, scored twice, and hit a triple. J. Medina drove in two runs, and Tucson also received two-hit performances from K. Trahan and Franklin. Garden City managed six hits, with D. Wilkinson going 2-for-2 with two walks and a double.
Isaac Keehn earned the win for Tucson after allowing one run on six hits over 6.1 innings, with four walks and four strikeouts. K. Cutter, K. Samorano, and J. Smith combined to complete the game without allowing a hit or a run, striking out four. Garden City starter
Jordan Harris took the loss after surrendering eight runs, all earned, on nine hits in 3.1 innings.
