Arizona Fall League recap -- Nov. 5
The Phoenix Desert Dogs survived a slugfest today, earning a 12-11 victory over the Peoria Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League.
Phoenix continues to lead the AFL East Division with a 13-8 record. The Mesa Solar Sox and Scottsdale Scorpions are 4 1/2 games behind the Desert Dogs. Both teams are 8-12.
Phoenix Desert Dogs
Score: Phoenix Desert Dogs 12, Peoria Saguaros 11 (Box score)
Recap: Designated hitter Brandon Snyder was 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two RBIs in the Desert Dogs' victory over the Saguaros.
The 22-year-old infielder also walked twice and scored a run.
Orioles minor league third baseman Josh Bell was 1-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts for Phoenix.
Starting pitcher Ryohei Tanaka was roughed up for five runs and eight hits in three innings for the Desert Dogs. The 26-year-old right-hander also pitched to four batters in the fourth before being removed.
Desert Dogs relief pitchers Eddie Gamboa and Josh Perrault also appeared in today's game.
Gamboa struggled in two-thirds of an inning, giving up two runs and three hits, while Perrault recorded the final out to pick up his first save in Arizona.
Comments
I am very encouraged by Snyder's performance so far in the AFL. True, he's not facing ML or in most cases even AAA pitching, but after a torrid start at Bowie it was a bit discouraging to see him flounder some in Norfolk. I still say he starts the year in Tidewater and the fans could look forward to seeing him in Camden around July 4th. Bell looks very streaky, and he may be able to force his way to Baltimore mid-season by having great up times that will make us forgive his down times. Whatever happens, it makes for an interestinf Spring!
Posted by: Oriole1952 | November 6, 2009 9:47 PM