Tucson Saguaros Defeat California City Whiptails 9-1

July 17 2019 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the California City Whiptails 9-1 after building an early lead and finishing with 15 hits. Tucson scored three runs in the first inning, added one in the second, three in the third and one in the fourth to take an 8-0 advantage before both teams scored once in the sixth. California City finished with six hits and committed two errors while Tucson played error-free baseball.

Daniel Diaz led Tucson’s offense with two hits, two runs and two RBI, including his fourth home run of the season. Riley Richarz and Evan Douglas each collected three hits, while Nick Diaz and Shawn Barrowdale had two hits apiece. Barrowdale scored twice and drove in two runs, and Diaz also contributed two RBI. Caleb Wichman and Barrowdale each doubled.

Tyler Daugherty earned the win for Tucson after allowing three hits and no runs over five innings while striking out nine and walking one. M. Reitz worked the final two innings, giving up one run on three hits with three walks. California City starter Nick Escolera took the loss after surrendering 15 hits and nine runs, seven earned, in six innings while striking out four.