June 27 2024 The Austin Weirdos defeated the Tucson Saguaros 12-11 in a high-scoring game at Kino Stadium. Austin finished with 12 runs on 11 hits and one error, while Tucson collected 14 hits and committed three errors.
Austin built an early lead with one run in the first inning, three in the second, four in the third and two in the fourth.
Josh Bancroft went 3-for-4 with four RBI,
Jacob Strobel added two hits and three RBI, and
Oscar Galvez contributed two hits and two RBI.
Shane Brito also had two hits and scored three runs.
Tucson answered with a seven-run sixth inning to take control and added single runs in the fifth, seventh and ninth.
Zach Campbell,
Mike Whalen,
JuJuan Franklin and
Brodey Neveker each recorded three hits. Neveker drove in three runs, while Campbell and Whalen each had two RBI. Austin scored twice in the ninth inning to secure the 12-11 victory.
Andrew Baker delivered Tucsons strongest pitching performance, allowing one hit and no runs over four innings while striking out four. For Austin,
Johnny White worked 3.2 innings and allowed three hits and two runs with one strikeout, while
Jacob Strobel pitched five innings. The game information credited Danifer Diaz with the win, while
Jesse Palafox was listed as Tucsons losing pitcher after allowing two runs on three hits in one inning.
