July 14 2016 The Tucson Saguaros scored seven runs in the fourth inning and defeated the Alpine Cowboys 7-2. Alpine scored twice in the first inning, but Tucson responded with its decisive seven-run outburst and held the Cowboys scoreless the rest of the way. Tucson finished with nine hits, while Alpine collected seven.
Tucson first baseman R. Retz went 3-for-3 with a double, a run and a walk.
Tanner Giesel added two hits, including a double, with a run and two RBIs, while
Danny Droll went 1-for-4 with two RBIs.
Thomas McKenna also doubled, scored once and drove in a run.
Michael Morris and
Michael Rampone each added an RBI.
Steven Borkowski earned the win for Tucson after allowing six hits and two runs in six innings. He struck out seven and walked two, with both runs listed as unearned.
Jake Eaton,
Wesley Parrish and
Matt Kelley combined for three scoreless innings of relief. Alpine starter
Jake Heissler took the loss, surrendering seven hits and six earned runs in 3 1/3 innings while striking out one and walking three.
