August 9 2025 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Tucson Saguaros 12-9 at Kino Stadium in a high-scoring game. San Rafael collected 11 hits and scored in six innings, including a five-run first inning and three-run third, while Tucson finished with 12 hits and remained within striking distance throughout the contest.
Chris Wright led the Pacifics with two hits and four RBI. Fred Buckson added three hits and three RBI, while Keith Whitaker contributed a hit and two RBI. Aki Buckson scored twice and had three hits, and Payton Rios scored three runs. San Rafael also received two RBI from Rios and a double from both Fred Buckson and Rios.
Tucson’s offense was paced by Jacob Elizondo and Anthony Manisero, who each recorded three hits. Elizondo had a double and a triple, while Brian Ledezma went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Marquise Wood also homered and drove in five runs, and Antonio Fernandez added two RBI.
Jake Dent earned the win after allowing six hits and three runs over 3.1 innings. Karon Casey recorded the save with 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing no hits while issuing three walks. Derek Cabrera took the loss for Tucson after surrendering three hits and five runs without recording an out. Carson McKenna struck out five in 2.1 innings of relief for the Saguaros.
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