Tucson Saguaros Outslug California City Whiptails 11-9

July 22 2017 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the California City Whiptails 11-9 at Balsitis Park behind a 20-hit attack. Tucson scored in eight of nine innings, including two runs in the fourth and one run in each of the sixth through ninth innings, to hold off California City. The Whiptails scored three runs in the ninth but could not complete the comeback.

Nicholas Vitale went 3-for-6 with a home run and two RBI for Tucson, while Christian Triplett added three hits, two home runs and two RBI. Darryl Baca collected four hits and two RBI, and Tre Porter went 3-for-4 with two walks, two doubles and four runs scored. Fernando Garza and Sal Palumbo also drove in runs for the Saguaros.

California City received two hits, a home run and two RBI from Tino Mention, who scored three runs. Jonathon Tasis added a home run and two RBI, while Juandy Mendoza and Jason Wilcoxson each had two hits.

Clay Miller earned the win after allowing nine hits and six earned runs in five innings, striking out seven and walking three. Brandon Cook followed with three scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out six. Billy Roth took the loss for California City after surrendering 12 hits and eight runs, seven earned, in six innings despite recording 11 strikeouts.