Sauerbeck was determined to have died from "sequela of acute influenza A, including streptococcal pharyngitis," with hypertensive heart disease as a contributory factor. His manner of death was natural, and a toxicology report came back clean of any substances.

Cincinnati Reds prospect Luis Morellis was named Arizona Complex League Pitcher of the Week. The 21-year-old went 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA with five strikeouts over eight innings in two appearances for the ACL Reds.

It was reported at the time that Sauerbeck, 53, suffered a heart attack. TMZ Sports obtained the autopsy and shared that Sauerbeck died from complications of the flu, specifically “sequela of acute influenza A, including streptococcal pharyngitis.”

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