Hassell, who was featured the AFL site, also singled and stole a base to go 2-for-4 with two RBI and two strikeouts as the designated hitter for Salt River. In eight fall games, he’s posted a line of .406/.441/.813 with two homers and 12 RBI.
Max Romero Jr. also got the start for the Rafters, catching the game and batting eighth. He went 1-for-4 with a strikeout but 0-for-5 throwing out would-be basestealers.
Salt River (6-5) returns to action on Tuesday when the Rafters host the Scorpions (4-7).