Not coincidentally, Johnson threw a runner at home plate the inning before, preventing Surprise from taking a 4-3 lead in regulation. At the plate, the Nats’ #7 prospect (pre MLB.com), doubled, singled, walked, scored a run, and stole a base (his fourth of the fall). He’s now batting .180/.281/.220 in 14 games.
Carter Kieboom made another start at 2B but merely went 1-for-4 with a run scored and handled both chances (one putout, one assist). He’s cooled down to a .304/.443/.411 line in 15 games.
Tres Barrera was 1-for-3 at the plate and 1-for-3 throwing out basestealers. He also committed his third error. After 10 games (he’s splitting time with two other catchers), he’s 9-for-33 for a .273/.316/.303 line.
Salt River kept pace with Scottsdale to maintain its 3½ game lead and reduce its magic number to five games. The Scorpions come to Talking Stick tonight for the first of three night games this week.