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Photos: Salpointe Catholic advances in baseball playoffs with win over Walden Grove
- Rebecca Sasnett
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The No. 3 Salpointe Catholic Lancers won 4-2 over No. 2 Walden Grove after some early runs and a complete game from pitcher Robert Lopez during round three of the high school baseball playoffs at Walden Grove High School on May 4, 2021.
Class 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Salpointe Catholic's Sebastian Valdez (55) and Roman Basurto (22) celebrate following a quick team meeting after Salpointe Catholic's 4-2 over Walden Grove in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Salpointe Catholic pitcher Robert Lopez (32) pitches during the top of the fifth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Salpointe Catholic's Mason White (33) and Walden Grove catcher Colby Gaines (1) watch as White's hit travels up left field during the top of the second inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
A Walden Groves player wearing a number 15 jersey falls after safety reaching first base during the bottom of the sixth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022. The player suffered an injury while reaching first base.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
The Salpointe Catholic Lancers celebrate with teammate Mauro Acuna (12) after Acuna's home run during the top of the fourth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Walden Grove catcher Colby Gaines (1) throws the ball to first base for an out during the top of the fifth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Walden Grove catcher Colby Gaines (1) motions for an out after Salpointe Catholic's Mauro Acuna (12) strikes out during the top of the sixth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Salpointe Catholic's Roman Basurto (22) throws the ball back to the infield after catching a high fly ball out to center field during the bottom of the sixth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Walden Grove pitcher and outfielder Milo Rushford (12) hits a single RBI home run during the bottom of the sixth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
A Walden Grove player wearing a number 15 jersey holds his ankle while in pain after safety reaching first base during the bottom of the sixth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Walden Grove catcher Colby Gaines (1) taps his helmet with teammate pitcher and outfielder Milo Rushford (12) after Rushford's home run during the bottom of the sixth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Salpointe Catholic's Owen Guest (44) catches the pitch while a cloud of dust forms under his glove during the bottom of the sixth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Walden Grove pitcher and first baseman Owen Kramkowski (16) congratulates teammate pitcher Alex Urias-Calvillo (5) during the fifth inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
Walden Grove pitcher and outfielder Luispablo Navarro (8) throws a pitch during the top of the first inning in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarClass 4A state playoffs: Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove
The Salpointe Catholic Lancers celebrate near the pitchers mount after Salpointe Catholic's 4-2 over Walden Grove in round three of the Class 4A State Playoffs between No. 2 Walden Grove and No. 3 Salpointe Catholic at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, Ariz. on May 4, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star
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