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AFL Update: Oct. 25, 2023

Mesa scored in four of its first five “ups” and cruised to a 5-2 win over Scottsdale.

Three Nationals appeared in the game:

  • Israel Pineda started behind the plate and went 1-for-3 against the Solar Sox baserunners and 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout against the Mesa pitchers as the Scorpions No. 3 hitter.
  • Trey Lipscomb was the Scorpions shortstop and batted eighth. He had two putouts, two assists, and two errors in the field while going 0-for-4 at the plate.
  • Jack Sinclair worked around a leadoff single to pitch a scoreless 8th inning and lower his fall ERA to 3.00.

Scottsdale (11-8-1) visits Peoria (10-8-1) this afternoon. DJ Herz is expected to make his fourth start of the fall.



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  1. following up on yesterday’s FNats review, I’m excited to see what Luke Young brings to A+. like it when a K-rate goes up after switching from reliever to starter

    1. Good call FredMD especially with Youngs California pedigree
      Lee I showed your lastest Hassell 3 picture to a buddy who lives in Franklin TN . His response ? Baseball legend !!!
      I’d imagine Nats brass won’t announce PD staff additions until winter meetings or later .
      Congrats to Chris Young retooling the rangers into the WS .

      1. Instead of come back come back , Little Sheba
        It’s coke back Jason Camilli
        Listening Mr Rizzo ?

    2. Rizzo still including Cole Henry’s name in list of young pitchers the org is looking forward to moving forward with ( Jake Bennett also included ).

  2. Lefthander DJ Herz is an exciting prospect. I have always favoured “wild, erratic” lefties that have batters guessing. If he can bridle but not tame his stuff. Look out!! Balor Moore (arm injuries derailed him) anyone?

    1. Oh yes
      Balor Moore . Foreshadowed lefties in expo history like BJ Wallace and a certain lefty who went on to become pitching coach for Expos / Mets .
      At least expos /Nats did not have a high priced Brien Taylor who did not learn the lesson Crash Davis taught Nuke LaRoosh
      When in a bar room brawl : punch with your non throwing arm.
      Baseball so predictable : Soto truly destined to wear Pin Stripes .

        1. RIP , Rob Gardner
          15 IP outing and some of the Nats kids can’t top 5 IP most nights
          I wonder if Felipe Alou recalls how Rob was involved in two trades involving him and his bro Matty .

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