Arizona Fall League game notes
Published on October 30, 2004 under Arizona Fall League (AzFL) News Release
SPOOKY SATURDAY: The Solar Sox travel to Peoria to play the Javelinas...first pitch is 12:05 pm. The Desert Dogs host the Saguaros in Phoenix and the Rafters host the Scorpions in Scottsdale...both games start at 1:05 pm. 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.
FRIDAY'S RECAPS
Flame Thrower: Chris Oxspring (SD) led the Javelinas to a 9-2 win behind a stellar pitching performance. Oxspring pitched five innings of one hit baseball to earn his first win. Peoria's entire offense contributed to the win recording at least one hit apiece. Jerry Owens (MON) led all Javelinas hitters with three hits, including a walk an RBI and a run scored.
Seventh Heaven: A disastrous seventh inning for the Phoenix Desert Dogs allowed the Saguaros to score nine runs on their way to a 10-2 win in Peoria. Ten consecutive Saguaros reached base with two outs in the seventh. Toronto prospects John Hattig and Vito Chiaravalloti led Peoria's offense. Hattig was 2-for-3 with two walks and Chiaravalloti was 2-for-5. The rally spoiled a good start by Phoenix right-hander Keith Bucktrot (PHI) who pitched 5.1 innings and allowed only two hits.
Shelton Shines: On the night Garret Anderson was inducted into the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame, the visiting Grand Canyon Rafters scored four runs in the top of the ninth to beat the Scottsdale Scorpions 6-4. A bases loaded double by Chris Shelton (DET) scored the two go-ahead runs. 1,110 fans were in attendance.
Q & A: Oakland Athletics prospect John Baker and Atlanta Braves prospect Tony Peña Jr. will be answering your questions on MLB.com and MLB.com en Español. Log on to the website today and send in your questions then stay tuned for their responses.
Coming Soon 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.
STANDINGS
American Division W L GB National Division W L GB
Scorpions 13 7 - Desert Dogs 13 6 -
Solar Sox 8 11 4.5 Rafters 8 10 4.5
Saguaros 7 11 5.0 Javelinas 8 12 5.5
TODAY'S GAMES
Solar Sox @ Javelinas 12:05 pm LHP Sean Marshall (0-1) vs. RHP Jake Dittler (0-1)
Saguaros @ Desert Dogs 1:05 pm RHP John Hudgins (0-1) vs. RHP Steve Obenchain (0-1)
Scorpions @ Rafters 1:05 pm RHP Dustin Moseley (0-0) vs. RHP Scott Baker (0-1)
MONDAY'S PROBABLE STARTERS
Scorpions @ Javelinas 1:05 pm LHP Jeff Housman (0-1) vs. RHP Jon Huber (0-1)
Saguaros @ Solar Sox 1:05 pm RHP Jason Arnold (2-1) vs. LHP Dennis Ulacia (0-1)
Desert Dogs @ Rafters 1:05 pm RHP Danny Tamayo (0-1) vs. LHP Macay McBride (0-0)
Arizona Fall League Stories from October 30, 2004
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