Arizona Fall League recap -- Oct. 19
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Now, let's get to today's Arizona Fall League recap.
Phoenix Desert Dogs
Score: Phoenix Desert Dogs 6, Peoria Saguaros 2 (Box score)
Recap: Designated hitter Josh Bell was a home run shy of the cycle as the Phoenix Desert Dogs returned from a day off to beat the Peoria Saguaros, 6-2, in the fall showcase.
The 22-year-old third baseman was 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored for Phoenix. In four games in Arizona, Bell is batting .533 (8-for-15) with three doubles, five RBIs and six runs scored.
Orioles minor league first baseman Brandon Snyder collected two hits, including a double, and a run scored for the Desert Dogs. The 22-year-old infielder is hitting .409 (9-for-22) with one home run, five RBIs and seven runs scored in five games for Phoenix so far this season.
Starting pitcher Brandon Erbe made his Arizona Fall League debut for Phoenix. The 21-year-old right-hander retired all six batters he faced, throwing 19 of 29 pitches for strikes and picking up two strikeouts.
However, Orioles minor league relief pitcher Ryohei Tanaka was unable to hold the early lead for the Desert Dogs. The 26-year-old right-hander gave up two runs and four hits, including a home run, in two innings.
Former Orioles pitcher Adam Loewen was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and two strikeouts for Phoenix. The 25-year-old left fielder also picked up an outfield assist in the Desert Dogs' victory.
Orioles minor leaguers Brandon Waring, Matt Angle, Josh Perrault and Eddie Gamboa did not play.
Comments
Hey Dean, how's Adam Loewen doing overall? Do you think he'll ever make it to the Majors as a position player?
Posted by: Ctfan | October 20, 2009 7:06 AM
Sounds great will Bell but why is he DHing? He needs to play all the 3b that he can. And please don't tell he needed a rest he is 22 yrs old. When I was 22 I didn't need to rest until I was 32.
Posted by: Tom from Frederick | October 20, 2009 8:04 AM
How can one not be excited about the O's future. Bell and Snyder with Roberts and Weiters and a great outfield. It all comes back to pitching and it looks as if the arms are finally there. Bring Bell and Snyder up in mid-year after three months at Norfolk. Improvement in 2010 and a big jump in 2011. Thanks Dean for all this great information.
Posted by: ray | October 20, 2009 8:17 AM
Great day for the O's...good games for Bell, Snyder, and Erbe is what we need! I agree with Ray: it's hard not to be optimistic about our lineup in about two years. The thing that has killed me with the O's for the past decade is their absolute lack of depth in the order, often featuring 3-4 guys who not major league hitters. That will hopefully be a thing of the past in the very near future.
Also, good for Loewen. I think it's lousy that he left the O's the way he did after they were willing to give him a shot, but I have to root for any guy who tries to do what he's doing. I just hope he goes hitless every time he plays us.
Posted by: Ben | October 20, 2009 10:16 AM
hey tom in frederick,
this ain't the keys. O's management has no control over who plays on a daily basis. The dogs have 3-4 third base prospects that will get playing time.
Posted by: littwin | October 20, 2009 10:46 AM
I'll be excited about the O's when their pitching staff inproves particularly the horrendous bullpen.
Posted by: VANCE LEE | October 20, 2009 1:43 PM
Hopefully, Bell will be starting at third base sometime in 2010, until then we'll probably have to settle for Wiggington playing third.
Posted by: Marcus | October 22, 2009 3:16 PM