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October 28, 2009

Arizona Fall League recap -- Oct. 28

Phoenix Desert Dogs left fielder Grant Desme, an Oakland Athletics prospect, was 3-for-4 with two home runs, four RBIs and four runs scored in the 11-6 victory over the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League.

The 23-year-old outfielder leads the league in batting average (.469), home runs (10), RBIs (22) and runs scored (19). Desme has hit two home runs in a game twice this season.

With their four-game winning streak, the Desert Dogs remain in first place in the AFL East Division with a 10-4 record. The Scottsdale Scorpions (6-8) are four games behind Phoenix.

Phoenix Desert Dogs

Score: Phoenix Desert Dogs 11, Peoria Javelinas 6 (Box score)

Recap: Orioles minor league third baseman Brandon Waring was 3-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored in the Desert Dogs' victory.

First baseman Brandon Snyder was 1-for-4 with a run scored for the Desert Dogs in the win.

Relief pitcher Eddie Gamboa returned to the Desert Dogs after being sidelined with a minor back injury. The 24-year-old right-hander allowed two hits in one scoreless inning. Gamboa picked up one strikeout.

None of the other Orioles minor leaguers played in today's game for Phoenix.

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Dean Jones Jr.Dean Jones Jr. is the sports community coordinator at The Baltimore Sun. Following minor league baseball has always been one of his favorite hobbies. The smaller stadiums, intimate atmosphere and affordable prices allow everyone to see baseball played in its truest form. He enjoys tracking prospects as they progress from the lowest levels of a team’s farm system all the way up to the major leagues.
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