July 7 2018 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Ruidoso Osos 12-8 at Saguaros Park. Tucson collected 16 hits and scored four runs in the first inning, three in the second and four in the fifth to build its lead. Ruidoso answered with two runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, one in the sixth and four in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.
Lawrence Chavez led Tucson with four hits and three runs, while Austin Hoffman went 2-for-2 with three walks and three runs.
Kevin Baron drove in three runs, and both Brandon Damon and
Kevin Carr added three RBI. Damon also hit a home run, his third of the season.
Willie Ethington contributed two RBI, and Tucson finished with 16 hits overall.
Kyle Atkinson earned the win for Tucson after allowing three runs on seven hits in five innings while striking out six and walking five. Vincent Lujan surrendered five runs on nine hits in 3.2 innings, and M. Villegas recorded the final out. Ruidoso starter
Darrin Pittman took the loss after recording one out and allowing four runs, two hits and two walks. Nick Abbruzzese pitched a scoreless ninth for the Osos.
