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Cristobal Santana set a new Toros record, hitting safely in 18 straight games. Tucson defeated Yuma 20-2 on Thursday after a 10-run third inning. The Toros swept an opponent for the first time this season since the season opening series against the Victoria Seals.

Toros batter Yuma for 20 runs

Jul 1, 2010 ◇ Kim Hartman/TucsonSentinel.com

Cristobal Santana extended his streak of hitting safely to 18 games as the Toros swept the Yuma Scorpions in grand fashion in a 20-2 rout Thursday night. Read more»

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Cristobal Santana extended his hitting streak to 17 games, tying the Toros' longest of the season in a 6-5 win with a three run home run. Wally Backman, Jr. had a 17 game streak earlier in the season. Tucson has taken the first two against the Yuma Scorpions in a seven-game stretch against the opponent.

Toros enter tough stretch before All-Star break

Jun 30, 2010 ◇ Rodney Haas/TucsonSentinel.com

Cristobal Santana extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a three-run home run en-route to a 6-5 win over division rival Yuma Scorpions. Read more»

Eri Yoshida started developing her knuckleball at the age of 12 after watching Tim Wakefield of the Red Sox. In March, she was able to meet her idol and gain instruction on how to throw the wobbling pitch.

Eri Yoshida - Japanese 'Knuckle Princess' - adjusts to U.S. baseball

Jun 19, 2010 ◇ Kim Hartman/TucsonSentinel.com

The Tucson Toros still have not faced Eri Yoshida - the "Knuckle Princess" - but they evened their three-game series with a 13-6 win over the first-place Chico Outlaws on Saturday night. Read more»

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