Whiptails Power Past Saguaros 8-3

July 14 2017 The California City Whiptails defeated the Tucson Saguaros 8-3, scoring five runs in the first inning and adding two in the fourth and one in the sixth. Tucson scored once in the first and twice in the seventh, but could not overcome the early deficit. California City finished with 12 hits, while Tucson had eight.

Juandy Mendoza led the Whiptails with two hits, three runs and two RBIs, including two home runs. Tommy Haas added a home run and drove in three runs, while Jonathon Tasis contributed two hits and two RBIs. Tino Mention also homered and collected two hits with one RBI. For Tucson, Fernando Garza hit a two-run home run, and David Kimbrough and Darryl Baca each recorded two hits.

Javier Taylor earned the win after allowing three runs on eight hits over seven innings, striking out five and walking six. Jesus Roman completed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits while striking out four and walking two. Tucson starter Frank Trimarco took the loss after surrendering seven earned runs on nine hits in five innings; Kyle Schwartz allowed one run on three hits over the final three innings.