Whiptails Pull Away Early in 9-3 Win Over Saguaros

July 17 2019 The California City Whiptails scored in each of the first three innings and defeated the Tucson Saguaros 9-3 at Cherry Field. California City collected 15 hits and built a 7-0 lead before Tucson answered with three runs in the fourth inning. The Whiptails added another run in the fifth and held Tucson scoreless over the final three innings.

Marcos Corrales led California City with three hits, one run and one RBI. K. Wagner added two hits, including a triple, and drove in two runs, while A. Parent scored three times and finished with one hit, two RBIs and two walks. Jarret Anton and Cody Castro each had two hits, and California City received three hits from pitcher Brian Rosensteel.

Rosensteel earned the win after working all seven innings. He allowed four hits and three runs, two earned, while walking eight and striking out five. Kris Keach took the loss for Tucson after allowing seven hits and six runs in 1.2 innings. Drake Bannerman pitched 3.1 innings and gave up six hits and three runs, while Austin Cooper held the Whiptails hitless in two scoreless innings. Tucson had four hits overall, with Riley Richarz and Evan Douglas each recording one hit and Shawn Barrowdale contributing an RBI.