July 22 2016 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Salina Stockade 5-4 at Kino Veterans, overcoming an early deficit with three runs in the seventh inning and one more in the eighth. Salina scored in the first and added three runs in the eighth, but Tucson held on for the win.
Jimmy Heck led Tucson with two hits and three RBI, while
Michael Rampone went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.
Jesse Baker added a hit and an RBI, and
Cameron Cox contributed a hit and a run. Salina received a home run from
Morgan Blatnik, who also drove in a run, while T. Zuetenbarst had two RBI and
Nick Wagner collected two hits and an RBI.
Cox worked seven innings for Tucson, allowing five hits and one earned run while striking out six.
Tyler Herr earned the win after pitching a scoreless inning, and
Matt Kelley recorded the save with one scoreless inning and one strikeout. Salina starter
Tim Blackmon struck out eight over 6.1 innings, allowing six hits and four earned runs;
Gilbert Barrera was charged with the loss.
