Arizona Fall League game notes
Published on October 18, 2004 under Arizona Fall League (AzFL) News Release
Week Three: Today begins the third week of the 2004 Arizona Fall League season. Both divisions have remained the same at the top, with the Scottsdale Scorpions leading the American Division, and the Phoenix Desert Dogs atop the National Division. Scottsdale's lead has been cut down by the surging Mesa Solar Sox, while the Desert Dogs have remained hot and extended their lead to four games over the Grand Canyon Rafters. The Solar Sox host the Rafters, Phoenix travels to Scottsdale to face the Scorpions and the Javelinas play the Saguaros in Peoria...first pitch for all three games is 1:05 pm.
SATURDAY'S RECAPS
Rally Caps: Entering the ninth inning with a comfortable two-run lead, a lapse by the Peoria Saguaros' bullpen allowed the Mesa Solar Sox to score three runs and win the game 7-6. Gabe Johnson (STL) hit a sacrifice fly to the right field corner scoring pinch runner Joey Gathright (TB) for the eventual winning run. Right fielder Brian Anderson (CWS) was 2-for-2 with a home run, and ninth hitter Pedro Lopez (CWS) was 3-for-4 for the Solar Sox.
Ninth Inning Drama: The Grand Canyon Rafters and the Phoenix Desert Dogs matched each other run for run until the bottom of the ninth inning when Eric Reed (FLA) scored on a passed ball to give the Desert Dogs a 4-3 win. Relief pitcher Randy Messenger (FLA) earned his second win of the season. Kansas City Royals' prospect Mark Teahen was 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Phoenix's starting pitcher Keith Bucktrot (PHI) was dominating on the mound. Bucktrot pitched four innings and allowed no runs on three hits.
Road Victory: The Peoria Javelinas scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to break a 6-6 tie and beat the Scorpions in Scottsdale. The Scottsdale loss combined with a Mesa win puts the Solar Sox just a half of a game out of first place in the Arizona Fall League American Division. Greg Dobbs (SEA) was 4-for-6 in the win for Peoria.
Garret Anderson: The Arizona Fall League continues its tradition of honoring former player and managers by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. Garret Anderson will be in attendance for the Scorpions-Rafters game on Friday, October 29th at Scottsdale Stadium. The induction ceremony will take place prior to the start of the 7:05 pm game.
Tony Peña, Sr.: The Arizona Fall League continues its tradition of honoring former player and managers by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. Tony Peña, Sr. will be in attendance for the Saguaros-Scorpions game on Wednesday, November 3rd at Scottsdale Stadium. The induction ceremony will take place prior to the start of the 7:05 pm game.
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.
STANDINGS
American Division W L GB National Division W L GB
Scorpions 6 4 - Desert Dogs 7 2 -
Solar Sox 5 4 .5 Rafters 3 6 4
Saguaros 4 5 1.5 Javelinas 3 7 4.5
TODAY'S GAMES
Rafters @ Solar Sox 1:05 pm LHP Macay McBride (0-0) vs. RHP Adam Wainwright (0-0)
Desert Dogs @ Scorpions 1:05 pm RHP Steve Obenchain (0-0) vs. RHP Dennis Sarfate (0-2)
Javelinas @ Saguaros 1:05 pm RHP Jake Dittler (0-1) vs. RHP Bobby Bradley (0-1)
TUESDAY'S PROBABLE STARTERS
Solar Sox @ Rafters 1:05 pm LHP Sean Marshall (0-0) vs. RHP Sam Marsonek (1-0)
Saguaros @ Javelinas 1:05 pm RHP Jason Arnold (1-0) vs. RHP Jon Huber (0-0)
Scorpions @ Desert Dogs 7:05 pm LHP Jeff Housman (0-0) vs. RHP Danny Tamayo (0-0)
Arizona Fall League Stories from October 18, 2004
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