The Phoenix Desert Dogs scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, but their rally came up just short in a 5-4 loss to the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League.

With the loss, the Desert Dogs dropped to 10-6 this season. They continue to lead the AFL East Division.

Phoenix Desert Dogs

Score: Peoria Javelinas 5, Phoenix Desert Dogs 4 (Box score)

Recap: Orioles minor league starting pitcher Brandon Erbe turned in a strong performance in the Desert Dogs' loss to the Javelinas.

The 21-year-old right-hander allowed one run and three hits in 4 1/3 innings. Erbe gave up a solo home run to Javelinas catcher Jonathan Lucroy, a Milwaukee Brewers prospect, with two outs in the top of the second.

Erbe struck out five batters and issued one walk, throwing 51 of his 71 pitches for strikes.

Relief pitcher Ryohei Tanaka took over for Erbe and gave up one hit in 1 2/3 scoreless innings for the Desert Dogs. The 26-year-old right-hander collected two strikeouts and walked one hitter.

First baseman Brandon Snyder was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI for the Desert Dogs.

Orioles minor league relief pitcher Josh Perrault allowed one hit in one scoreless inning for Phoenix.

Third baseman Josh Bell, center fielder Matt Angle, infielder Brandon Waring and relief pitcher Eddie Gamboa did not appear in today's game.