Photos: Saguaros roll over Grand Junction 14-2, Pecos League baseball
Tucson notched 14 runs, including a seven-run seventh, en route to a 14-2 win over the Razorback Suckers in Pecos League action, June 12, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Saguaros centerfielder Tom Fitzpatrick (22) makes the diving catching in the right field gap on a sinking liner from Grand Junction batter Chris Martinez (4) for the last out in the fifth inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026. The Saguaros ran over the Razorback Suckers 14-2.
Saguaros runner Jontae Hennessy (8) gets nailed in the head by the throw to Grand Junction shortstop Jake Alwine (3) while swiping second in the seventh inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Saguaros hitter Jorge Carrero (36) gestures skyward coming to the plate on his soaring grand slam to right in the seventh inning against Grand Junction, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026. Carrero’s knock put Tucson up 11-0.
Saguaros third baseman Connor Kiefer (20) puts the tag on Grand Junction’s Brandon Zanni (28) stopping his steal attempt in the second inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Saguaros second baseman Samson Gerner (32) gets a high hop to field a grounder from Grand Junction’s Nicholas Sale (43) during the third inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Saguaros runner Sloan Laird (30) gets into second easily as Grand Junction second baseman Jake Alwine (3) has to chase down the throw on a steal in the fourth inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Saguaros runner Sloan Laird (30) gets tagged just short of the bag by Grand Junction third baseman Zain Zinicola (22) on a steal attempt in the fourth inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Saguaros second baseman Samson Gerner (32) gloves a roller by Grand Junction’s Michael Doerr (11) in the fifth inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
The throw from home glances off the glove of Grand Junction second baseman Jake Alwine (3) as Saguaros runner Samson Gerner steals second in the fifth inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026. Gerner ended up at third on the error.
Saguaros hitter Gavy Perez-Torres (44) rips a two-RBI double on Grand Junction in the fifth inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Grand Junction centerfielder Wyatt Cunningham (1) makes the long run to chase down a shot in the right field gap by Saguaros batter Sloan Laird (30) in the fifth inning, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Saguaros shortstop Gavy Lopez-Torres turns the pivot over Grand Junction’s Wyatt Cunningham (1) to get a double play and get out of the sixth inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Saguaros batter Cedric Reynaud (7) gets plunked in the back on his first pitch of the sixth inning against Grand Junction in their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Saguaros batter Connor Kiefer (20) gets buzzed in his at-bat against Grand Junction in the seventh inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Saguaros hitter Sebastian Paz (15) gestures after ripping a single and putting two on against Grand Junction in the second inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026.
Saguaros pinch hitter Will Thomas (17) gathers his thoughts as he steps in against Grand Junction in the eighth inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026. Thomas knocked home a run with a sac-fly to put the Saguaros up 14-2.
Saguaros starter Demetrius DiMatteo deals against Grand Junction in the first inning of their Pecos League game, Tucson, Ariz., June 12, 2026. DiMatteo scattered two hits over seven innings of shutout ball in the Tucson win.
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