Arizona Fall League recap -- Oct. 27
Despite allowing four runs in the final two innings, the Phoenix Desert Dogs held on for a 7-6 victory over the Surprise Rafters in the Arizona Fall League.
Washington Nationals pitching prospect Stephen Strasburg rebounded from a rough outing in his previous start to toss 4 1/3 strong innings for Phoenix.
The 21-year-old right-hander allowed one run, one hit and two walks. Strasburg picked up five strikeouts and threw 42 of his 67 pitches for strikes.
It was the third consecutive win for the Desert Dogs, who continue to lead the AFL East Division with a 9-4 record. Phoenix currently has the best record in the league.
Phoenix Desert Dogs
Score: Phoenix Desert Dogs 7, Surprise Rafters 6 (Box score)
Recap: Designated hitter Josh Bell is the only Orioles minor leaguer who appeared in today's game. He was 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the Desert Dogs' win.
Bell was also hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the second inning and he came around to score first run of the game.
Bell is only batting .133 (2-for-15) in his past four games for Phoenix. During the three-game span prior to his recent slump, the 22-year-old infielder hit .786 (11-for-14).
It has been an up-and-down performance for Bell so far in Arizona.
Overall, he is hitting .400 (14-for-35) with one home run and nine RBIs in nine games. Bell is tied with Orioles minor league first baseman Brandon Snyder for third in the league with 12 runs scored.
Comments
Sensationalizing a bit aren't we Dean? Four Days is hardly a slump, even in a short season.
Careful, you might give the kid a complex. Then, we'll really see a slump.
Posted by: CTFan | October 28, 2009 7:30 AM
Dean:
Baseball is about peaks and valleys, plus Bell is not playing everyday, but is playing alot. He will be fine, his defense is the area in question, and he seems to have improved in that area a lot. I think he and Snider are going to be very good players.
Posted by: k. wilmore | October 28, 2009 9:44 AM
I thought Duke Snider retired years ago?Wonder why the O's pitchers and position players don't seem to be getting consistent work?
Posted by: Burt from Essex | October 29, 2009 12:47 AM