Photos: Tucson Saguaros beat Roswell Invaders, force Game 3 in Pecos League finals
The Tucson Saguaros won Sunday's Game 2 of the Pecos League championship series, 5-4, with a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The Saguaros and Roswell Invaders will play a winner-take-all Game 3 on Monday at 7 p.m. at Kino Stadium.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Saguaros' Sadler Goodwin (31) yells while running to home plate in the bottom of the ninth inning after teammate Kendon Strachan's (32) sacrifice fly ball during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022. The Tucson Saguaros won 5-4.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Teammates celebrate with Saguaros' Kendon Strachan (32) after his sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Saguaros' Kendon Strachan (32) hits a sacrifice fly ball to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Invaders' Markus Bracey (15) reacts after being stuck out during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Saguaros' Chris Iazzetta (53) slides to home plate during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Saguaros' Patrick Music (21) fumbles a catch while Invaders' Dillan Smith slides safely to second base during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Invaders' DeMarcus Kelly (11) looks at the umpire while Saguaros' Patrick Music (21) reacts to the umpires call during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Saguaros' Blake Garrett (48) pitches during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Saguaros' Chris Iazzetta (53) hits a double during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Invaders' Markus Bracey (15) reacts after being hit the ball during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Saguaros' Brendon Rodriguez (51) winds up his pitch in the top of the ninth inning during game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Tucson Saguaros vs Roswell Invaders
Saguaros' Blake Garrett (48) high-fives a teammate while walking on the field before game two of the Pecos League championship between the Tucson Saguaros and the Roswell Invaders at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 14, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
The teams will play a winner-take-all Game 3 on Monday at 7 p.m. With a victory, Tucson can secure its third consecutive Pecos League crown.
The visiting Invaders kept the Saguaros from a third consecutive Pecos League championship with a 5-2 win on Monday night at Kino Stadium.