Arizona Fall League game notes
Published on October 12, 2004 under Arizona Fall League (AzFL) News Release
Two for Tuesday: The Arizona Fall League continues its 13th season with two day games followed by a night game. Phoenix will travel to Peoria to face the Javelinas and Scottsdale heads south to Mesa to challenge the Solar Sox...first pitch is 1:05 pm. The Grand Canyon Rafters will host the Peoria Saguaros with a 7:05 pm start time. Each team will play 38 games and the winners of the two divisions will meet in a one-game championship on November 20th at Scottsdale Stadium.
MONDAY'S RECAPS
Comeback Kids: The Desert Dogs bats came alive in the fifth and sixth innings producing five runs off of six hits on their way to a 6-4 win over the Javelinas. Phillies prospect Ryan Howard and Athletics prospect Omar Quintanilla led the Phoenix offense combining for three hits, three doubles, two RBIs and a run scored.
All tied up: For the second time the Robinson Rule has been implemented, in just the second week of the 2004 AFL season the Grand Canyon Rafters and the Peoria Saguaros played to a draw. John Hattig (TOR) finished the day with two hits and an RBI for the Saguaros, while teammate Joe Hietpas (NYM) tallied three of the Saguaros nine hits. Kevin Thompson (NYY) and Rob Bowen (MIN) led the Rafters with two hits each. The Rafters bullpen combined to hold Peoria to just five hits over ten innings. The Robinson Rule allows each team to preserve its pitching staff and calls for a tie game to be called after 11 innings, the game may be continued at a later time.
Reds sting: The Scorpions broke the game open in the sixth inning to capture a 12-1 win over the Solar Sox behind the outstanding performances of Cincinnati Reds prospects Dustin Moseley , Daylan Childress, Todd Coffey and Brian Peterson. Pitchers Moseley, Childress, Coffey and Steve Schmoll (LA) combined to hold the Solar Sox to one run, off four hits in nine innings. At the plate Peterson, Willy Taveras (HOU) and James Loney (LA) each had two hits for the Scorpions.
Hall of Fame: The Arizona Fall League continues its tradition of honoring former player and managers by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. This years inductees are Garret Anderson (Rafters), Albert Pujols (Scorpions) and Tony Peña (Saguaros). The dates and sites of the ceremonies for each individual will be announced at a later date.
Arizona Fall League Dream Day: Don't miss your chance to win an Arizona Fall League dream day on Saturday, November 6th. The winner will hang out with some of the top AFL prospects and get behind the scene access at the ballpark. Register today at MLB.com.
ASU Day at the AFL: Show your ASU spirit and receive $1.00 off admission to the Arizona Fall League on Friday, October 29th at Scottsdale Stadium. The ASU baseball team will be in attendance to sign autographs.
Mark Your Calendars: The Fall League will give away 100 Richie Sexson Bobblehead Dolls October 29th at Scottsdale Stadium. Winners will be selected through a lucky number drawing for all fans in attendance.
Arizona Fall League Stories from October 12, 2004
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