Saguaros Defeat Cowboys 4-1

August 1 2024 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Alpine Cowboys 4-1 at Kokernot Field. Tucson scored in the second third fifth and seventh innings while Alpine’s lone run came in the ninth. The Saguaros finished with 10 hits and no errors while the Cowboys had seven hits and no errors.

Gavy Perez-Torres went 2-for-3 with two walks two runs and three stolen bases for Tucson. Jordan Harrison-Dudley collected three hits in four at-bats with a double a triple and one RBI. Marquise Wood added two hits two walks two RBI and a run while Zach Campbell contributed one hit and one RBI. Tucson also turned two double plays.

Joe Burch earned the win after allowing four hits and no runs over six innings. He walked three and struck out two. Gavin Grubbs followed with two scoreless innings allowing one hit while striking out three. Jesse Palafox worked the ninth and allowed one run on two hits with two walks and three strikeouts.

Humberto Vela took the loss for Alpine after surrendering eight hits and three earned runs in five innings with two walks and five strikeouts. Dieterich Guertzgen allowed one earned run in two innings while Jaylen Smith and Jonathan Fleckenstein each pitched a scoreless inning.