AFL Update: Oct. 26, 2021
Perhaps it’s fitting that the two pitchers who went unscathed got the “W” and the “SV” as the Saguaros outslugged the Solar Sox, 16-15 yesterday afternoon.
Jackson Cluff was once again the sole Nats position player in the starting lineup. The 24-y.o. from Colorado went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, and three runs scored. He had three assists while manning the shortstop position.
Cole Henry got the start but was, um, scorched by the Solar Sox for four runs on four hits (one homer) over three innings. He walked two and struck out five and issued two Victor Robles.
Todd Peterson was the second man out of the Surprise bullpen and was the winning pitcher with two scoreless innings. He allowed two hits, no walks, and struck out two while stranding the one runner he inherited.
Evan Lee followed Peterson and was knocked around for three runs on three hits, a hit batsman, and a walk during his lone inning pitched. He threw 20 pitches, 12 for strikes.
As aforementioned, the Yankees’ Tanner Myatt saved some scorekeeper’s lead (ok, fine: graphite) by issuing just one walk in the 9th as he got three outs in the 9th to register the save.
The Sagauros head back out on the road for a visit to Scottsdale this afternoon.
What’s with these beer league softball scores coming out of the AFL.
The best news today is Todd Peterson has a 0.00 ERA thus far, can’t find how many innings he’s pitched but I’ll take a zero ERA.
2 innings
Lee mark me down as someone who surfs in daily to see which gem you’ve added to your gallery .
Cluffs play in AFL makes me think about ole Jeff Treadwaycwith the Reds who didn’t hit for high average or power but he could man several positions .
Let’s see how Coles gets through to CarterK
That last Cluff and Millas photo could be on a bubble gum card or even
More impressive : Upper Deck vintage 1989
Thanks for your support Alou2Alu.
The acknowledgement I get from fans like you and Mark L fuels my passion and keeps me coming back for more.
Maybe Cluff can be that utility guy to give Davey in the future some infield flexibility
Tandem with Escobar giving bench flexibility
I liked Cluff’s profile when they drafted him, and good for him for doing well so far with this AFL opportunity. He hasn’t shown much in regular leagues, though. His slash for his minor-league career is .222/.275/.327, including .190/.278/.278 at AA this season. I would say that he may have some opportunity as one of the few legit shortstops in the upper minors, but six errors in only 23 games at that position in AA is concerning. Sure would be good for the organization (and obviously for him as well) if he truly is figuring out some things in the desert, though.
Braian Fernandez still parked on the TL/ Developmental list . A Monopoly Big Board move until further advised ?