July 2 2025 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Garden City Wind 9-2 after combining a three-run first inning with a six-run fifth. Tucson finished with 11 hits while Garden City collected five. The Wind scored once in the fourth and once in the seventh but could not overcome the early deficit.
Anthony Manisero led Tucson with three hits and two runs, while
Hal Perez went 2-for-5 with two RBI.
Gavy Perez-Torres and
Dahiandy Johnson each homered, with Perez-Torres driving in two runs and Johnson finishing with three RBI.
Antonio Fernandez added a hit, a run and an RBI.
Blake Garrett earned the win for Tucson after allowing one earned run on five hits over six innings, striking out six and walking three.
Nate Sanders,
Sean Means and
Jesse Palafox combined to pitch three scoreless innings in relief. Garden City starter
Zach Westbrook took the loss after surrendering five runs on seven hits in four innings, while
Jose Ballista allowed four runs in one inning.
Tyler Cornett and
Ritter Steinmann kept Tucson scoreless over the final four innings.
