The Tucson Saguaros are vying for their third Pecos League title in the past four years.
The Saguaros' JuJuan Franklin, left, comes out to help Madison Santos celebrate his solo homer against Roswell in the eighth inning, finishing up the suspended first game of their season-ending home stand at Kino Sports Complex on July 29, 2023.
The Saguaros advanced to the league championship series by defeating the Trinidad Triggers 12-7 Monday night at Kino Stadium. Tucson registered its second straight postseason sweep to win the Mountain Division.
The Saguaros will face the San Rafael Pacifics, the champions of the Pacific Division, in a best-of-3 series in Northern California. Game 1 is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday. Game 2 is slated for the same time Thursday. Game 3, if necessary, will take place Friday.
In Tucson’s clinching victory Monday, BJ Minarcin went 3 for 5 with five RBIs while Jordan Medina and JuJuan Franklin socked solo home runs.
The Saguaros won the Pecos League championship in 2020 and ’21.
Tucson Saguaros manager Sean McNeill discusses the 2023 season and the team’s prospects for the playoffs, which begin Tuesday night at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium vs. Garden City. Video by Michael Lev/Arizona Daily Star
