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October 25, 2009

Arizona Fall League recap -- Oct. 24

The Phoenix Desert Dogs snapped a two-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League.

Phoenix is in first place in the AFL East Division with a 7-4 record.

Phoenix Desert Dogs

Score: Phoenix Desert Dogs 7, Scottsdale Scorpions 3 (Box score)

Recap: Right fielder Matt Angle was 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in the Desert Dogs' win.

The 24-year-old outfielder also scored twice and picked up his league-leading sixth stolen base.

Angle is batting .406 (13-for-32) with three doubles, three RBIs and 11 runs scored in seven games for Phoenix this season. He has five consecutive multi-hit games.

Orioles minor leaguer Brandon Waring, who played third base for the Desert Dogs tonight, was 1-for-3 with a double and three RBIs.

Phoenix designated hitter Josh Bell was 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout.

Brandon Erbe started for the Desert Dogs. The 21-year-old right-hander gave up two runs (one earned) and five hits in 2 2/3 innings. He threw 33 of his 54 pitches for strikes and didn't factor in the decision.

Orioles minor league relief pitcher Ryohei Tanaka (1-1) tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings to pick up the victory. The 26-year-old right-hander struck out two batters, allowed two hits and issued one walk.

First baseman Brandon Snyder, and right-handed pitchers Eddie Gamboa and Josh Perrault didn't appear in today's game for Phoenix.

Posted by Dean Jones Jr. at 12:39 AM | | Comments (2)
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I don't know if you've mentioned before about how much of a hitters' league the AFL is - the average guy is hitting about .300/.380/.480 - but Bell and Snyder are still having somewhat standout performances.

That also makes the pitchers who are successful look a little more impressive.

I know he's not an Orioles, but you have to check out this guy Grant Desme playing for Phoenix...

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About Dean Jones Jr.
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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