June 25 2024 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Tucson Saguaros 6-5 in 12 innings. Roswell built an early 3-0 lead with one run in each of the first three innings before Tucson answered with three runs in the sixth and one in the seventh to tie the game at 4-4.
Tucson collected 11 hits, led by
Brodey Nevekers three hits and three RBI.
Gavy Perez-Torres added two hits, including two triples, with one RBI, while
Andrew Baker had a hit and two doubles. Roswells
Shane Morrow went 3-for-5 with an RBI, and
Jose Sanchez and
Josh Walker also drove in runs.
Roswell broke the tie with two runs in the bottom of the 12th. Tucson scored once in the top half of the inning, but
Nate Sanders was charged with the loss after allowing two runs on one hit and two walks without recording an out. Roswell finished with 10 hits according to the line score and committed no errors.
Tristan House earned the win for Roswell with one inning of relief, allowing two hits and one run while striking out two.
Wilbur Rodriguez provided two scoreless innings with five strikeouts, and
Kobe Head worked two scoreless innings with four strikeouts. Tucson starter
Joe Burch struck out eight over six innings while allowing three earned runs.
