Arizona Fall League recap -- Nov. 2
Last week, several people asked if any of the games in the Arizona Fall League would be televised, and I wasn't sure about an answer at the time.
However, it was announced Friday that MLB Network will broadcast two upcoming games -- the fourth annual Rising Stars Game (Saturday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m.) and the AFL championship (Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m.).
In today's action, the Phoenix Desert Dogs defeated the Surprise Rafters, 10-2, in the fall showcase for minor leaguers. Phoenix remains in first place in the AFL East Division with a 12-6 record.
Phoenix Desert Dogs
Score: Phoenix Desert Dogs 10, Surprise Rafters 2 (Box score)
Recap: Orioles minor league first baseman Brandon Snyder displayed a good eye in the Desert Dogs' victory over Surprise.
The 22-year-old infielder was 1-for-1 with four walks and two runs scored. Defensively, Snyder helped to turn three double plays for Phoenix.
Third baseman Josh Bell was 1-for-4 with a walk for the Desert Dogs, and right fielder Matt Angle was hitless in four at-bats in his return to the lineup.
Before today's game, Angle hadn't played since last Monday.
None of the other Orioles minor leaguers played today for the Desert Dogs.
Comments
Right around when Bell went into his slump, I was watching the Gamecast and in the middle of one of his ABs, there was an Injury Delay after a foul ball. Is there a chance he maybe fouled a ball off his foot or leg?
Of course, anytime you can go into a prolonged slump and still be hitting over .300, you aren't doing that bad.
Posted by: Chris in Hawaii | November 2, 2009 8:22 PM
Hi Dean,
Thanks for the updates. I really like Brandon Snyder and saw him play at Bowie. He is a line drive hitter who hits the ball where it is pitched. He reminds me a little of Jeff Conine. I think he has a chance to be in the Big Leagues this year.
Dean, earlier in the year you indicated that you might try to get down to check on Billy Rowell and possibly chat with him. I have heard that he is not very personable. He is still very young, but where is he now in the organization's plans? From your updates this summer I noticed that he was been moved to the outfield. His average is down and strikeouts are up. Does he have a work ethic issue in your opinion?
Posted by: Gil | November 3, 2009 4:24 PM