Tucson Saguaros Rally Past Santa Fe Fuego 15-10

July 10 2021 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 15-10 in a high-scoring game at Fort Marcy Park. Tucson collected 17 hits and overcame an early deficit after both teams scored four runs in the first inning. Santa Fe added four runs in the second to take an 8-5 lead, but the Saguaros steadily regained control.

Tucson tied the game with two runs in the sixth and took the lead with three runs in the eighth. The Saguaros then scored four times in the ninth to secure the victory. Tucson hit four home runs, with Tyler Baumann, Danny Kerr, Leo Gallegos and Christian Naccari each going deep.

Baumann finished 4-for-6 with three runs and two RBIs. Kokko Figueiredo scored three runs, drove in four and drew two walks, while Kerr and Gallegos each added three RBIs. Santa Fe’s Jared Gay went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, five RBIs and two runs scored. Ben Tingen collected three hits and scored twice for the Fuego.

Jesse Palafox earned the win after allowing one run on four hits with one walk and five strikeouts over 3.1 innings. Augie Martinez started for Tucson and surrendered nine runs on 12 hits in four innings, while Ian Schweppe finished with one scoreless inning and three strikeouts. Santa Fe starter Luke Poselovic allowed six runs over five innings, and Ryan Norrix was charged with the loss after allowing one run in two-thirds of an inning.